Articles by Daniela Lopez
Daniela Lopez
Daniela Lopez is a digital media specialist and long-time contributor to The Bark.
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nutritionGut Feelings: How to Balance Your Pet’s Microbiome
The mind-gut connection isn’t just for people. Your dog or cat’s gut microbiome plays a big role in their health and well-being
The mind-gut connection isn’t just for people. Your dog or cat’s gut microbiome plays a big role in their health and well-being
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health6 Surprising Signs of Arthritis in Cats
They’re not what you’d think, according to veterinary behaviourist Dr Margaret Gruen
They ’re not what you’d think, according to veterinary behaviourist Dr Margaret Gruen
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can My Dog Eat Bananas?
Yep – bananas are a healthy and delicious treat for your pup
Yep – bananas are a healthy and delicious treat for your pup
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behaviourListen Up! Your Puppy Is Trying to Talk to You
How to make sense of all those grunts and whines
How to make sense of all those grunts and whines
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nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?Peanut Butter Is the Best Snack. Can Your Dog Have It?
Peanut butter is widely considered one of dogs’ favourite snacks (and a great bribery tool) – but how much is too much?
Peanut butter is widely considered one of dogs’ favourite snacks (and a great bribery tool) – but how much is too much?
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Heed all those cautionary tales about cotton buds
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Can your dog really see what you see when they watch TV?
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health5 Holistic Treatments for Epilepsy in Dogs
Watching your pet suffer a seizure can make you feel helpless. We asked three veterinarians to weigh in on natural remedies that show promise
Watching your pet suffer a seizure can make you feel helpless. We asked three veterinarians to weigh in on natural remedies that show promise
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And how to help them feel better fast
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behaviourWhy Do Dogs Eat Grass?
When to worry about your pup’s grass consumption (and when it’s not a problem)
When to worry about your pup’s grass consumption (and when it’s not a problem)
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So they can feel the wind in their fur
- health
Does Your Dog Have Happy Tail Syndrome?
If your dog’s exuberant tail wagging has led to injury, they could have this condition
If your dog’s exuberant tail wagging has led to injury, they could have this condition
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lifestyleHow to Keep Your Dog Safe in the Car
Hitting the road with your dog? Make sure they’re safe with this helpful advice
Hitting the road with your dog? Make sure they’re safe with this helpful advice
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healthWhy Is Your Dog Obsessed With Licking Their Paws?
Their toes might smell like Monster Munch, but there’s no way they taste that good
Their toes might smell like Monster Munch, but there’s no way they taste that good
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Brb... running out to buy air plants and succulents
Help! Why does my dog smell so bad?
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nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?Is Yoghurt Good For Your Dog?
It’s safe and healthy, and most dogs love it
It’s safe and healthy, and most dogs love it
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nutritionHow to Make Homemade Dog Kibble
Learn how to make dry dog food with this easy homemade dog kibble dish.
Learn how to make dry dog food with this easy homemade dog kibble dish.
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It’s science (and adorable)
