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Dog allergies: scratching the surface, or barking up the wrong tree

Dog allergies: scratching the surface, or barking up the wrong tree

Understanding and managing your dog's allergies is crucial for their well-being. At Phoenix Bark, we're here to shed light on this topic and guide you through the journey of providing the best care for them. Some of the common symptoms of allergies in dogs Itching and...

Bodhi & Albus’ Story

Bodhi & Albus’ Story

Today, we introduce you to two special four-legged friends who have not only won our hearts but also inspired us to continue our mission of providing the best possible nutrition for our furry companions. Meet Bodhi and Albus, two adorable mini schnauzers who embarked...

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Canine Obesity – the hidden risks

Canine Obesity – the hidden risks

We all love making our dogs happy and food is a sure way to make those tails wag!  Food can be medicine, a treat, a reward and a way to show your dog love. However, over half of dogs in Ireland, Britain and America are obese, this number is rising and associated...

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How to help your dog lose weight

How to help your dog lose weight

Helping your dog to lose weight is not always easy. It is often tough to understand if your dog is actually overweight or just a bigger version of their breed.We have included a traditional veterinary body-composition chart here for you as a helping hand, however...

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The benefits of blueberries for dogs

The benefits of blueberries for dogs

We couldn’t wait to launch our Wild Irish venison with free-range duck heart back in 2021 as it contains one of our all time favourite ingredients - Organic Wild Blueberries!! We have a blueberry smoothie almost every morning, as we know how good they are for us. I...

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How to balance your dog’s microbiome

How to balance your dog’s microbiome

Having a diverse microbiome (a greater variety of beneficial bacteria species in the body), makes your dog healthier and more resilient.Each species of bacteria performs its own role in the body. So, if one species is wiped out, there are others who can take over this...

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Longevity – help your dog live longer

Longevity – help your dog live longer

My little rescue dog, Foosa, is going grey. Part of me tries to ignore it but I know deep down she is not the same dog she was. She seems achier and a bit stiffer too, if we head on a long walk she is definitely not so keen to go out again the next day. Foosa (like...

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Barbara… say cheese!

Barbara… say cheese!

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of working with Colum Lynch Photography producing some of the new, gorgeous images for you to enjoy on our website and social media.Nothing stood in our photographer Colum's way, as he scaled fences, avoided sheep and encouraged...

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Alfie’s story – reverse ageing

Alfie’s story – reverse ageing

For most dogs, the sofa is a complete haven. Snuggling into the smell of their guardians, and feeling extra safe from the slightly raised up position, which also serves to make sure that they have the best vantage point for sussing out when treats are being prepared...

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Is your dog’s food really Complete?

Is your dog’s food really Complete?

Let's face it, we all buy our dogs’ food based on a belief that because the bag says Complete (and balanced) it must contain everything our dogs need. Right? Well, we at Phoenix Bark have news to share. That is not always the case. In fact some studies have shown that...

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