Barkery Blog

  • Happy New Year!

    Happy New Year!

    We hope it’s all you wish, woof and wag about. We are busy baking in The Barkery and mixing away in our laboratory, just for the furry guys xx

    Read More

  • It’s Holiday Time!                 FTB Closing Dates

    It’s Holiday Time! FTB Closing Dates

    Thank you all for your continued support again throughout this year! For the Festive season, we will be closed on the following days: 24th December 25th December 26th December 27th December 1st January Please email your orders to us in plenty of time, so as we can schedule in deliveries around our closing days. Don’t forget

    Read More

  • The Cannabis Expo JHB

    Johannesburg, South Africa – Ahead of the City of Gold’s inaugural expo, Africa’s largest cannabis event is in its final stages of preparation and is ready to change Johannesburg’s agricultural, economical and medicinal landscape forever. The Cannabis Expo takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 28 November to 1 December 2019, and similar to the

    Read More

  • Festive Gingerbread Men

    Festive Gingerbread Men

    Our Little Gingerbread Men are available between now and 31st December. They are limited edition, so when gone, they are gone. The good news is they are gluten and wheat free and taste super yummy! Visit www.fromthebarkery.com to browse and purchase for your loved furry friends.

    Read More

  • How To Keep Your Pets Comfortable During The Winter Months

    How To Keep Your Pets Comfortable During The Winter Months

    As we start to enjoy the coldest months of the year, don’t forget to keep your pawsome friend warm and comfortable! Here are some tips on how to get your pooch through the winter: Get them a Winter Coat. Although many dogs have thick fur to keep them warm, when they are outside or on

    Read More

  • 10 Things You Need To Know About CBD For Woofers

    10 Things You Need To Know About CBD For Woofers

    We all want the best for our furry guys and when it comes to keeping them happy and healthy, there’s a lot of choices available. In recent years, there has been a big movement towards the usage of CBD oils and hemp. The research has proven effective for many symptoms dogs may experience including, cancer,

    Read More

  • Dogs & Thunderstorms – 6 Handy Tips To Help Them

    Dogs & Thunderstorms – 6 Handy Tips To Help Them

    Dogs can pick up when a storm is approaching, way before us humans. Thunderstorm phobia is a real thing for them, which they rarely grow out of; in fact, over time, their fears may only grow worse! One theory that can cause the phobia is the static energy buildup, that comes before a storm. This

    Read More

  • Travelling with Your Dog?

    Travelling with Your Dog?

    Travelling with Your Dog? The Festive season can be a hectic time for everyone, including the pooch. Taking them with you is great for you and for them, after all they love a good holiday too. Follow some of these tips to make it a less stressful experience for them (and you): Anxiety or Motion

    Read More

  • All About Our New Hemp Treats

    All About Our New Hemp Treats

    Everyday there are new medical discoveries about Hemp. Hemp and Canna Oil are naturally occurring compounds present in plants and derived from the Hemp plant. After months of research we have now created delicious treats, rich in Hemp and Canna Oil. They are THC free and cause zero psychoactive effects. The healing ability from the

    Read More

  • Doggie Day Trip Ideas

    Doggie Day Trip Ideas

    Our furry friends love outings as much as we humans do. Why not take them on a doggie day trip, alone or with their pals. We have put together just a few ideas to entertain the furry guys, do just one activity or combine them all for the ultimate adventure day. Day Trip ideas for

    Read More

  • Tail Wagging Tails From The Barkery

    From Dawn ‘Til Bark Chef Simon Phillips knows gourmet, even when it comes to cooking for canines. “Peanut butter, olive oil, flour, egg and a sprinkle of chamomile,” says Simon Phillips, head chef aboard the 213-foot (65-meter) Codecasa Double Down, as he describes a recipe for dog biscuits. He and his wife, Ceri, are devoted

    Read More

  • Moving House With A Furry Feline

    Moving House With A Furry Feline

    We recently moved house, and moved the ‘Barkery’ into a bigger factory, so it’s been a hectic few weeks. We have learnt a few things along the way, though. In particular, we have learnt a lot about moving a cat. Here are some tips that we have found to be very useful, and which may help with your furry friends adjustment to

    Read More

  • A Few Of Cape Town’s Best Dog Parks

    A Few Of Cape Town’s Best Dog Parks

    Summer time will soon be upon us and with that comes beautiful sunny days. Why not take your dog to a few new spots they haven’t encountered before. Dog parks are a great way to socialise your dog with other pooches and they love to have outings, so why not take them to one of these

    Read More

  • RIP Bentley, Our Beautiful Boy

      It is with great sadness that we announce our beloved Bentley, Chief Tasting Officer has passed away. His battle with lung cancer has come to an end and we take comfort knowing he is now free of pain. He was a truly incredible and loving boy, who will be missed every single day. RIP

    Read More

  • Has Your Dog got Dental Problems?

    Has Your Dog got Dental Problems?

    Common Dog Tooth Problems Vets agree that over 85% of dogs over the age of 4 years have some kind of dental issue. These can include cracked or loose teeth, abscesses, rotting teeth and infections. You may only begin to discover these things, if your dog starts struggling to eat. Other noticeable symptoms include: Bleeding

    Read More

  • Pawsome ‘Pawty’ Ideas Your Dog & Pals Will Love!

    Pawsome ‘Pawty’ Ideas Your Dog & Pals Will Love!

    Want to host the pawfect party for your dog and pals? Even if you don’t know the exact day of your pooches birthday, you can always celebrate their ‘rescue’ or ‘adoption’ day, you can even have a ‘Bark-Mitzvah’!   To get the party started consider the following: A guest list. Make a list of who

    Read More

  • Is Your Pet In Pain? Signs to look for…

    Is Your Pet In Pain? Signs to look for…

    It’s important to be able to recognise when your pet is uncomfortable or in pain and could well need to visit a vet. Visible signs can include: Them being agitated Not eating Restless Yelping Limping and mobility issues. They may be less active and want to hide away. They may have rapid, laboured breathing and

    Read More

  • Why Microchip Your Pet?

    Why Microchip Your Pet?

    Make sure your pet is microchipped! Why Microchip Your Pet? Well for one thing, at least if they get lost, the chances of them being found and returned to you are far greater. They can be taken to the vet or an animal shelter and be scanned. The person who scanned your pet would know

    Read More

  • How To Keep Your Dog Entertained Indoors During Bad Weather

    How To Keep Your Dog Entertained Indoors During Bad Weather

    Why keep your dog entertained? Well, for one thing, bored dogs get into trouble! Remember us humans are their main source of entertainment, so keeping them busy means they don’t have to come up with their own entertainment. Keeping them entertained, on bad weather days especially, helps to avoid chewed shoes and bites out of

    Read More

  • The Perks of Having a Pet and More

    The Perks of Having a Pet and More

    Did you know that recent study findings confirm those people who have pets are happier, wealthier and exercise a lot more than those folks who are pet free? The bonds one develops with a pet, releases the ‘feel good’ chemicals in the brain. These chemicals, otherwise known as endorphins, can make you feel calmer and more

    Read More