Articles by Claudia Kawczynska
Claudia Kawczynska
Claudia Kawczynska was co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Bark for 20 years. She also edited the best-selling anthology Dog Is My Co-Pilot.
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lifestyle5 Ways to Have a Halloween Your Dog Will Fondly Remember
Aka a night that won’t turn into a spooky-scary time at the emergency vet
Aka a night that won’t turn into a spooky-scary time at the emergency vet
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nutritionEverything You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Nutrition
From dry food to homemade food, this guide will help you learn the fundamentals of dog nutrition
From dry food to homemade food, this guide will help you learn the fundamentals of dog nutrition
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Five simple steps for trimming your dog’s nails at home
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nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?Can Dogs Eat Carrots?
Yes, this crunchy, sweet vegetable is a great addition to your dog’s diet
Yes, this crunchy, sweet vegetable is a great addition to your dog’s diet
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nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?10 Superfoods to Share With Your Dog
From kale to quinoa, these nutrient-packed picks deserve a spot in your dog’s food bowl
From kale to quinoa, these nutrient-packed picks deserve a spot in your dog’s food bowl
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Your pup needs their greens, too
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nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?Can Dogs Eat Apples?
Yep – this fibre-filled fruit is a healthy treat for your dog
Yep – this fibre-filled fruit is a healthy treat for your dog
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin?
Yep! The superfood is a delicious natural remedy for diarrhoea and constipation
Yep! The superfood is a delicious natural remedy for diarrhoea and constipation
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lifestyleTips on Dog-Safe Gardening
Garden organically, for the sake of both the planet and your dogs
Garden organically, for the sake of both the planet and your dogs
And what can I (or should I) do when my dog keeps sneezing?
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Boost your dog smarts with these cool facts
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shoppingLet’s Talk Eco-Friendly Flooring Options for Pets
Wise choices make your home healthier for you and your pet
Wise choices make your home healthier for you and your pet
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behaviourDog Whimpering: Why a Dog’s Whimper Affects Us
To pet parents, a whimpering dog sounds as sad as a crying baby. Here’s why
To pet parents, a whimpering dog sounds as sad as a crying baby. Here’s why
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nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes?
Add it to the list of healthy human superfoods pups can eat, too.
Add it to the list of healthy human superfoods pups can eat, too.
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nutritionYou – Yes, You – Can Make Your Dog Homemade Chicken and Vegetables
Behold: the power of a home-cooked meal
Behold: the power of a home-cooked meal
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lifestyleHow to Calculate Your Dog’s Age in Human Years
A new way to convert dog years to human years
A new way to convert dog years to human years
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Here’s how to get cracking
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Kale?
Yes, this superfood is good for your dog in small amounts
Yes, this superfood is good for your dog in small amounts
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lifestyleFrom Goldendoodles to Puggles – the Truth About ‘Designer Dogs’
Do your research. Know your facts
Do your research. Know your facts
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behaviourAll Ears: 10 Fun Facts About Your Dog’s Ears
There’s a lot more to your pup’s furry appendages than you’d think
There’s a lot more to your pup’s furry appendages than you’d think
