Bartley Harrison

2 weeks ago | kinship.com | Bartley Harrison

A dog’s whiskers can add a lot of personality to their face. These stiff hairs will perk up during times of excitement and lay flat to show fear. But do dogs really use their whiskers? Can you cut a dog's whiskers off without causing problems? Dog whiskers are important sensory tools and do much more than convey emotions, so they should never be cut without good cause. Navigating life with a new pet? Head to littleKin!littleKin™ is Kinship’s home just for puppy and kitten parents.

4 weeks ago | kinship.com | Bartley Harrison

Whether you find your dog’s clear vomit by stepping into an unseen puddle of it or by hearing the telltale splat after they gulp down water, it’s no fun cleaning up the slimy mess. Dogs can throw up for many reasons, and vomiting clear fluid is sometimes a cause for concern. Let’s explore some reasons why a dog could have clear vomit — and when you should worry. Dogs throwing up clear fluid can be due to benign or serious reasons.

1 month ago | kinship.com | Bartley Harrison

Parents of food-motivated dogs are used to ignoring plaintive stares when preparing meals or sitting down to eat. But there’s a difference between looking for an opportunity for an extra snack and being desperate for anything that could be food. We usually think about dogs having a decreased appetite when they’re sick, but could a dog be sick if they’re always hungry? If your dog always seems hungry and is acting abnormally, there could be a problem.

2 months ago | kinship.com | Bartley Harrison

Why some dogs (and people) are harassed by flies more than others is a bit of a mystery. There has been some speculation that certain blood types attract insects, but personal odor and skin microbiome seem to play roles as well. No matter the cause, flies are annoying and can transmit diseases to dogs. In some areas, it’s impossible to keep flies away completely, but there are some steps you can take to help protect your pup from these irritating insects.

Jan 19, 2025 | kinship.com | Bartley Harrison

I noticed tiny black spots on my dog’s skin a few weeks ago, and now they seem to be growing. It started off with a little darkening of color on my dog’s belly, then spread from there. Now I’m noticing that the skin underneath my dog’s hair is black as well. I’m pretty sure it wasn’t like this before, what can cause black spots on dog’s skin? Questions like this are common from pet parents who notice a sudden change in their dog’s skin color. Dogs can have skin color changes for many reasons.