The Brutus & Barnaby Blog

Choosing the right chew size is one of the simplest ways to keep your dog safe while making sure they actually enjoy the chew. Too small, and it becomes a choking risk. Too large, and they may lose interest or struggle to grip it. Every dog’s size, chewing style, and...

Pig ears are one of the most popular natural chews for dogs — but when it comes to young puppies, age matters. Their teeth, digestion, and chewing behavior are still developing, so choosing the right chew is essential for safety. Puppies under 6 months should not have pig ears. Most...

Everyone loves to give their dog treats. Dogs are such enthusiastic lovers; it is a gratifying experience to reward them with treats they can happily chow down on. Not only does it give affection and attention to your dog, but it also helps as a training tool to reward them...

The holiday season is upon us, and many families are making Thanksgiving Day plans. If you're a dog lover, you might want to include your pet in the festivities as well. According to the American Kennel Club, though, there's a huge increase in vet visits that coincide with Thanksgiving dinner....

When you're gazing into adorable puppy eyes, it's hard to resist giving your dog a treat. Unfortunately, many treats can hurt your pup's health. Some cause weight gain, and others are bad for digestion. Fortunately, those aren't the only treats around. If you put in a bit of research, it's...

For us humans, products with collagen are trending right now. You’ve probably seen ads for health foods, snacks, shampoos, and skincare products with collagen. Well, that’s because collagen supplementation is tremendously beneficial for skin, bone, and joint support as well as fighting signs of aging. Is it only good for...

Dogs use their behaviors and sounds to communicate with their owners. At first glance, these dog behaviors may seem confusing or even irritating. We want to make it as simple as possible for you to understand what your dog is trying to tell you. Although they are a completely different...

Regardless of how healthy your dog appears to be, it's important that you take steps to ensure your dog's long-term health, which should keep future illnesses at bay. Along with making sure that your dog gets the right amount of exercise, you should also provide your dog with the nutrients...

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 a dog’s health, and such products should be avoided due to chemical additives.  There is a lot of...

Dog’s bodies are different than human body, and certain foods just aren’t compatible with your dog. Some of these foods cause gastrointestinal distress, and some are downright poisonous to your dog - healthy and tasty as they may be to you! So, as a concerned dog owner, be aware that...