Help us celebrate the special relationship we all share with dogs! On Saturday September 26th we will be holding our Annual Responsible Dog Ownership Day. This is a family friendly, “bring your dog” event. The event will be held rain or shine at The Bark Market, Delavan from 10-1. Join us for a talent contest,…
The raw food controversy
You may be aware that there is a battle going on within the Pet Food industry. Thanks to the web and social media, savvy consumers have access to industry information that in the past would have been exclusive to manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Companies being acquired, and bought out is nothing new. There is a…
Pet food bullies
Susan Thixton posted a great article recently about a consumer who was verbally abused on Social media because she admitted to feeding a less then ideal grocery store food. The link to the article is here: Pet Food Consumer Bullies.. We all started somewhere in the pet owning realm, with some knowledge, a ton or…
Summer safety #2
Vicki Thorn, certified aromatherapist, master herbalist & creator of the Earth Heart line of aromatherapy is providing us with our latest blog post. Keeping your pets safe and calm during thunderstorms and fireworks is important. It is true that more dogs/cats run away or get injured on July 4th then on any other day of…
Essential Oils class July 8th
Chances are you have heard of Essential Oils. They are an increasingly popular remedy for all sorts of minor ailments and have been used for thousands of years. Oils are extremely effective for pets as well as people. Interested in learning about oils? We are hosting Harry Sailer, independent distributor of Young Living essential oils…
Summer Safety
Anyone living in the Midwest cherishes the arrival of Spring and ultimately, SUMMER! For our pets, this season of fun, sun, water, grilling and excursions isn’t always fun. The next several posts will address some of these potential problems and offer some remedies. #1 on the list of questions we are asked is about calming…
Dog bite prevention awareness.
This week marks the annual national effort to bring awareness to dog bite prevention. Every day dog bites occur, and the dogs,their owners and the person injured are forever effected. There are an estimated 70 million dogs in the U.S. The majority of bites involve children. Many of these bites are serious requiring medical attention,…
Shorewood cocker Rescue at the Bark Market
The Bark Market has a long history of supporting rescues and shelters. We encourage clients to learn about their local shelter and other animal rescues, when looking for a new pet. The homeless animal crisis is real, locally, statewide, countrywide. We like to offer our space to rescues for outreach events so that they can educate people…
Dr. Mulvihill joins Creature Comforts Veterinary!
Beginning April 7th Dr. Mulvihill will be offering Acupuncture services to clients at Creature Comforts in Burlington. Below is a short biography of Dr. Shawn. Dr. Shawn Mulvihill grew up in Northwest Indiana in Portage where he attended high school. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at Valparaiso University in nearby Valparaiso. His enjoyment…
Pet Wellness Expo 2015
For over a decade, Pet Wellness Expo has been an opportunity for pet owners to meet pet professionals, product reps,rescue organizations and more. Created by Dr. Sandy Miller DVM of Creature Comforts Veterinary Services,it began as a forum for animal rescues and a place for pet owners to learn about proper care of their pets. …
