The Brutus & Barnaby Blog

We may have heard people finding alternatives to rawhide for their dogs, and trying to avoid rawhide products. For good reason. Rawhide has been shown to be unhealthy and a risk to dog’s health, and such products should be avoided, due to chemical additives.  There is a lot of information...

The third and final part of our Dog Nutrition Tips blog series is about what NOT to feed your dog. We covered already the essentials of dog nutrition (Part 1), and how much you should be feeding your dog (Part 2). But what about what is harmful for your dog...

(This is the second in our 3 part series covering basic dog nutrition all dog owners should know.) How much should you feed your dog? Your dog might tell you a different story than your veterinarian... Feeding your dog the correct nutrients is vital to your dog's health, but feeding your dog the appropriate...

(This is the first in a 3 part series covering basic dog nutrition all dog owners must know.) Just as humans require diet applicable to their body and their needs, so do dogs. Many dog owners think they can feed their pet whatever table scraps and it is no problem, that...

Does your dog suffer from joint pain? Well, you aren’t the only concerned owner with this issue. By most estimates, 20% of all dogs are affected by osteoarthritis, regardless of age. That means 1 in 5 dogs are afflicted by this, making it the most common chronic disease they face. ...

They’re soft, they’re furry, and they’re absolutely adorable. Bringing a new dog home for the first time can be an indescribable moment filled with happiness and joy. Owning a dog is a big step in life, and one that should not be taken lightly. It takes patience and responsibility to be...

Frostbite in dogs, should you be concerned? With the unusually crazy cold temperatures this year whipping across the US- we thought we would do some research on frostbite and let you know what we found. Just because your dog has a furry coat doesn't mean they're immune to the cold....

Have you heard about the health benefits of turmeric? In humans, this common spice has been found to improve arthritis, benefit the cardiovascular system, improve brain function, and even help fight cancer. Ongoing research has found that this yellow spice can be just as beneficial for your dog as it...

You love your dog and want them to live a good, long, healthy life. Finding a great veterinarian is one of the most important things you can do to make sure that happens. If you don't have a vet you love, the best time to start looking for one is...

Stomach twist (flip) is a dangerous condition impacting a dog's digestive system. It's known by many names, including twisted stomach, gastric torsion, and gastric dilatation volvulus. Whatever you call it, the truth is the same: stomach twist is an incredibly dangerous condition that can quickly damage your dog's health and...