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.
- lifestyle
5 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
- nutrition
Everything 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
Five simple steps for trimming your dog’s nails at home
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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
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Almonds (and Other Nuts)?
This healthy snack for humans isn't so healthy for your pup. Here's why it's best to avoid them
This healthy snack for humans isn't so healthy for your pup. Here's why it's best to avoid them
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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
- nutrition
What’s Actually On (and In) a Bag of Pet Food?
Want your pet to eat healthily? Dig in and learn how to read their food label
Want your pet to eat healthily? Dig in and learn how to read their food label
- nutrition
How to Turn Your Jack-o’-Lantern into Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Puree
This simple recipe can serve as the base for dog treats,
This simple recipe can serve as the base for dog treats,
Your pup needs their greens, too
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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
- lifestyle
Tips 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?
Boost your dog smarts with these cool facts
- shopping
Let’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
It's easier than you might think
- behaviour
Dog 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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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.
- nutrition
Let Your Dog Lap Up Your Bone Broth
It isn’t just a healthy snack for the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Kylie Jenner. And we’ve got a recipe to try
It isn’t just a healthy snack for the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Kylie Jenner. And we’ve got a recipe to try
- nutrition
You – 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
- lifestyle
How 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
Here’s how to get cracking
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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
- lifestyle
From Goldendoodles to Puggles – the Truth About ‘Designer Dogs’
Do your research. Know your facts
Do your research. Know your facts
- nutrition
3 Reasons to Cook Your Own Dog Food
DIY meals are great for your pup’s health and your wallet
DIY meals are great for your pup’s health and your wallet
- behaviour
All 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
- lifestyle
Summer Is Heating Up. Here’s How to Keep Your Dog From Doing the Same
Pro tips to keep your pup safe, happy, and exercised during the warmer months.
Pro tips to keep your pup safe, happy, and exercised during the warmer months.
A dog food measurement by any other name would be confusing.
- health
Is Seresto’s Flea and Tick Collar Dangerous for Dogs?
The popular preventative has been linked to nearly 1,700 pet deaths. Here's what you need to know.
The popular preventative has been linked to nearly 1,700 pet deaths. Here's what you need to know.
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Make Your Pup Some Sourdough Discard Dog Treats
Too much sourdough starter? No problem! Expand your baking routine to include treats for the pups.
Too much sourdough starter? No problem! Expand your baking routine to include treats for the pups.
- shopping
Foxtails are Foiled in Dogs with Clever Outfox Field Guard
This unique head gear is designed to help protect dogs’ eyes, ears, and noses from foxtail penetration.
This unique head gear is designed to help protect dogs’ eyes, ears, and noses from foxtail penetration.
- behaviour
How Do Dogs Know That You Are Coming Home?
Your dog’s keen sense of smell isn’t the only clue.
Your dog’s keen sense of smell isn’t the only clue.
- behaviour
Your Dog is Smarter Than You Think
Dogs have the ability to understand much more complex things than you give them credit for.
Dogs have the ability to understand much more complex things than you give them credit for.
- nutrition
How Many Calories To Feed Your Dog — And A Dog Calorie Counter
How many calories does a dog need?
How many calories does a dog need?