/*
Theme Name: The Bark Report
Theme URI: https://thebarkreport.com
Author: The Bark Report Team
Description: A bold, playful WordPress theme for The Bark Report - expert-backed dog knowledge from vets and behaviorists.
Version: 2.0.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: the-bark-report
Tags: blog, custom-menu, custom-logo, featured-images, theme-options, translation-ready
*/

/* ===================================================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   =================================================================== */
:root {
  --purple-deep: #6B1FA8;
  --purple-vibrant: #8B2FC9;
  --purple-light: #A855F7;
  --purple-glow: #C084FC;
  --purple-pale: #E9D5FF;
  --purple-wash: #F3E8FF;
  --yellow-pop: #FACC15;
  --yellow-bright: #FDE047;
  --yellow-soft: #FEF9C3;
  --orange-warm: #FB923C;
  --teal-fresh: #2DD4BF;
  --teal-deep: #0D9488;
  --pink-playful: #F472B6;
  --coral: #FB7185;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --off-white: #FAFAFA;
  --gray-100: #F4F4F5;
  --gray-200: #E4E4E7;
  --gray-300: #D4D4D8;
  --gray-500: #71717A;
  --gray-700: #3F3F46;
  --gray-900: #18181B;
  --black: #09090B;
  --font-display: 'Fredoka', 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Nunito', 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;
  --space-xs: 0.25rem; --space-sm: 0.5rem; --space-md: 1rem; --space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --space-xl: 2rem; --space-2xl: 3rem; --space-3xl: 4rem; --space-4xl: 6rem;
  --radius-sm: 6px; --radius-md: 12px; --radius-lg: 20px; --radius-xl: 30px; --radius-full: 9999px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(107,31,168,0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(107,31,168,0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(107,31,168,0.15);
  --shadow-yellow: 0 4px 14px rgba(250,204,21,0.3);
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-narrow: 780px;
  --header-height: 76px;
}

/* ===================================================================
   RESET & BASE
   =================================================================== */
*,*::before,*::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
body { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--gray-900); background: var(--white); overflow-x: hidden; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--purple-vibrant); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--purple-deep); }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--gray-900); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.25rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem,2.5vw,1.75rem); }
p { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.container { max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-xl); }
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }
.screen-reader-text { clip: rect(1px,1px,1px,1px); position: absolute !important; height: 1px; width: 1px; overflow: hidden; }

/* ===================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   =================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--purple-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(107,31,168,0.3);
  height: var(--header-height); display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.site-header .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; width: 100%; }

/* Logo */
.site-branding .site-logo-link,
.site-branding .custom-logo-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); text-decoration: none;
}
.site-logo-img,
.site-branding .custom-logo {
  height: 48px; width: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.site-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.site-title span { color: var(--yellow-pop); }

/* Nav */
.main-navigation ul { list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-xs); }
.main-navigation a { display: block; padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.93rem; font-weight: 600; border-radius: var(--radius-md); transition: all 0.25s; }
.main-navigation a:hover, .main-navigation .current-menu-item > a { color: var(--yellow-pop); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.main-navigation .menu-item-has-children { position: relative; }
.main-navigation .menu-item-has-children > a::after { content: " \25BE"; font-size: 0.7em; opacity: 0.7; }
.main-navigation .sub-menu { position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); min-width: 240px; padding: var(--space-sm); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(8px); transition: all 0.3s; flex-direction: column; z-index: 100; }
.main-navigation .menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.main-navigation .sub-menu a { color: var(--gray-700); padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md); font-size: 0.9rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.main-navigation .sub-menu a:hover { color: var(--purple-vibrant); background: var(--purple-wash); }

/* Hamburger Menu */
.menu-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: var(--space-sm); width: 36px; height: 36px; position: relative; }
.menu-toggle__bar { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); border-radius: 2px; margin: 5px auto; transition: all 0.3s; }

/* ===================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   =================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: var(--space-4xl) 0; min-height: 500px; display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.hero-bg-image {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; z-index: 0;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(107,31,168,0.88) 0%, rgba(139,47,201,0.82) 40%, rgba(168,85,247,0.75) 100%);
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 800px; }
.hero-content { text-align: center; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md); border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--white); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.hero-content h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.4rem); color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); line-height: 1.15; }
.hero-content h1 .highlight { color: var(--yellow-pop); position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.hero-content h1 .highlight::after { content:""; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px; background: var(--yellow-pop); border-radius: var(--radius-full); opacity: 0.5; }
.hero-content p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); max-width: 620px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: var(--space-md); flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }

/* Buttons */
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; border-radius: var(--radius-full); border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s; text-decoration: none; }
.btn--primary { background: var(--yellow-pop); color: var(--gray-900); box-shadow: var(--shadow-yellow); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--yellow-bright); transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--gray-900); }
.btn--secondary { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: var(--white); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.btn--secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); color: var(--white); }
.btn--purple { background: var(--purple-vibrant); color: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn--purple:hover { background: var(--purple-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--white); }

/* ===================================================================
   CSS-ONLY ICONS (replacing emojis)
   =================================================================== */
.badge-icon--stethoscope,
.cred-icon--stethoscope,
.expert-callout__icon--vet { display: inline-block; width: 20px; height: 20px; border: 2px solid currentColor; border-radius: 50%; position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; }
.badge-icon--stethoscope::after,
.cred-icon--stethoscope::after,
.expert-callout__icon--vet::after { content: "+"; position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.7em; font-weight: 900; }

.cred-icon { display: inline-flex; width: 24px; height: 24px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cred-icon--stethoscope { background: var(--purple-pale); color: var(--purple-deep); }
.cred-icon--stethoscope::after { content: "+"; }
.cred-icon--certified { background: var(--purple-pale); color: var(--purple-deep); border: none; width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.cred-icon--certified::after { content: "\2713"; }
.cred-icon--check { background: var(--purple-pale); color: var(--purple-deep); }
.cred-icon--check::after { content: "\2713"; }
.cred-icon--trusted { background: var(--purple-pale); color: var(--purple-deep); }
.cred-icon--trusted::after { content: "\2605"; }

/* Category card icons - CSS shapes */
.card-icon { display: flex; width: 56px; height: 56px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-md); align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; }
.card-icon--behavior { background: var(--purple-wash); color: var(--purple-vibrant); }
.card-icon--behavior::after { content: "?"; }
.card-icon--health { background: #CCFBF1; color: var(--teal-deep); }
.card-icon--health::after { content: "+"; }
.card-icon--training { background: #FFF7ED; color: var(--orange-warm); }
.card-icon--training::after { content: "\25B6"; }
.card-icon--reviews { background: var(--yellow-soft); color: #B45309; }
.card-icon--reviews::after { content: "\2605"; }

/* Expert callout icon */
.expert-callout__icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--purple-wash); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--purple-vibrant); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 900; border: 2px solid var(--purple-glow); }
.expert-callout__icon--vet { border: 2px solid var(--purple-glow); }
.expert-callout__icon--vet::after { content: "+"; font-size: 1.2rem; }

/* Placeholder for images not yet uploaded */
.placeholder-icon { display: block; width: 60px; height: 60px; border: 3px solid var(--purple-glow); border-radius: 50%; margin: auto; position: relative; }
.placeholder-icon::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 20px; height: 20px; background: var(--purple-glow); border-radius: 50%; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); }

/* ===================================================================
   CREDIBILITY BAR
   =================================================================== */
.credibility-bar { background: var(--purple-wash); border-top: 3px solid var(--purple-glow); padding: var(--space-xl) 0; }
.credibility-bar .container { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3xl); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.credibility-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--purple-deep); }

/* ===================================================================
   SECTIONS
   =================================================================== */
.section { padding: var(--space-4xl) 0; }
.section--purple { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--purple-deep) 0%, var(--purple-vibrant) 100%); color: var(--white); }
.section--purple h2,.section--purple h3 { color: var(--white); }
.section--light { background: var(--off-white); }
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl); }
.section-header h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.section-subtitle { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--gray-500); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section--purple .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.section-label { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--purple-vibrant); background: var(--purple-wash); padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md); border-radius: var(--radius-full); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.section--purple .section-label { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: var(--yellow-pop); }

/* ===================================================================
   CATEGORY CARDS
   =================================================================== */
.category-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-xl); }
.category-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-2xl); text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 2px solid var(--gray-100); transition: all 0.3s; position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; color: var(--gray-900); display: block; }
.category-card::before { content:""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; transition: height 0.3s; }
.category-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; color: var(--gray-900); }
.category-card:hover::before { height: 6px; }
.category-card--behavior::before { background: var(--purple-light); }
.category-card--health::before { background: var(--teal-fresh); }
.category-card--training::before { background: var(--orange-warm); }
.category-card--reviews::before { background: var(--yellow-pop); }
.category-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.category-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.card-link { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--purple-vibrant); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-xs); }
.card-link::after { content: " \2192"; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.category-card:hover .card-link::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ===================================================================
   POST CARDS
   =================================================================== */
.posts-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-xl); }
.post-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); transition: all 0.3s; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.post-card__image { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.post-card__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s; }
.post-card:hover .post-card__image img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.post-card__image--placeholder { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--purple-wash); width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.post-card__category { position: absolute; top: var(--space-md); left: var(--space-md); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm); border-radius: var(--radius-full); color: var(--white); }
.post-card__category--behavior { background: var(--purple-light); }
.post-card__category--health { background: var(--teal-deep); }
.post-card__category--training { background: var(--orange-warm); }
.post-card__category--reviews { background: var(--coral); }
.post-card__body { padding: var(--space-lg); flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.post-card__title { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); line-height: 1.35; }
.post-card__title a { color: var(--gray-900); }
.post-card__title a:hover { color: var(--purple-vibrant); }
.post-card__excerpt { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); flex: 1; }
.post-card__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-500); padding-top: var(--space-md); border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.post-card__author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-700); }
.post-card__author img { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--purple-pale); }
.post-card__author-credential { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--purple-vibrant); font-weight: 700; }

/* ===================================================================
   TEAM CARDS
   =================================================================== */
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-xl); }
.team-card { text-align: center; padding: var(--space-xl); }
.team-card__avatar { width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; margin: 0 auto var(--space-md); border: 4px solid var(--purple-glow); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(233,213,255,0.15); transition: transform 0.3s; }
.team-card__avatar--placeholder { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.team-card__avatar--placeholder::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); border-radius: 50%; }
.team-card:hover .team-card__avatar { transform: scale(1.05); }
.team-card__name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.team-card__credential { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--yellow-pop); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.team-card__bio { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ===================================================================
   ABOUT TEAM CARDS
   =================================================================== */
.about-team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-2xl); }
.about-team-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); transition: all 0.3s; }
.about-team-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.about-team-card__top { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-vibrant), var(--purple-light)); padding: var(--space-2xl); text-align: center; }
.about-team-card__avatar { width: 100px; height: 100px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin: 0 auto var(--space-md); }
.about-team-card__avatar--placeholder { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.about-team-card__avatar--placeholder::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 34px; height: 34px; border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); border-radius: 50%; }
.about-team-card__name { color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.about-team-card__credential { color: var(--yellow-pop); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.about-team-card__body { padding: var(--space-xl); }
.about-team-card__bio { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.about-team-card__specialties { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-sm); }
.about-team-card__specialties span { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm); border-radius: var(--radius-full); background: var(--purple-wash); color: var(--purple-deep); }

/* ===================================================================
   SINGLE POST HEADER (with blog cover bg)
   =================================================================== */
.single-post-header { position: relative; padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-4xl); text-align: center; overflow: hidden; }
.single-post-header__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; z-index: 0; }
.single-post-header__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(107,31,168,0.92) 0%, rgba(139,47,201,0.87) 50%, rgba(168,85,247,0.82) 100%); }
.single-post-header .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.single-post-header .post-category { display: inline-block; padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md); border-radius: var(--radius-full); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.single-post-header h1 { color: var(--white); max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg); font-family: var(--font-display); }
.single-post-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.post-meta { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.9rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-lg); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.post-meta__author-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); }
.post-meta__author-info img { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.post-meta__author-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.post-meta__author-cred { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--yellow-pop); font-weight: 700; }

/* ===================================================================
   ARTICLE CONTENT
   =================================================================== */
.article-content { max-width: var(--container-narrow); margin: -3rem auto 0; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-3xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.article-content h2 { margin-top: var(--space-2xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); padding-bottom: var(--space-sm); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--purple-wash); }
.article-content h3 { margin-top: var(--space-xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.article-content p { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--gray-700); }
.article-content ul,.article-content ol { margin: var(--space-md) 0 var(--space-lg); padding-left: var(--space-xl); }
.article-content li { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--gray-700); }
.article-content blockquote { border-left: 4px solid var(--purple-light); background: var(--purple-wash); padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl); margin: var(--space-xl) 0; border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0; font-style: italic; color: var(--purple-deep); }
.article-content img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin: var(--space-xl) 0; }

/* Expert Callout */
.expert-callout { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-wash), var(--white)); border: 2px solid var(--purple-glow); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-xl); margin: var(--space-xl) 0; display: flex; gap: var(--space-lg); align-items: flex-start; }
.expert-callout__label { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--purple-vibrant); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.expert-callout__text { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.7; }

/* Author Box */
.author-box { background: var(--off-white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-xl); margin-top: var(--space-3xl); display: flex; gap: var(--space-xl); align-items: flex-start; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.author-box__avatar { width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 3px solid var(--purple-glow); flex-shrink: 0; }
.author-box__name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.author-box__credential { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--purple-vibrant); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.author-box__bio { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.6; }

/* Tags */
.tag-pill { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; border-radius: var(--radius-full); background: var(--purple-wash); color: var(--purple-deep); text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; }

/* Affiliate Disclosure */
.affiliate-disclosure { background: var(--yellow-soft); border: 1px solid var(--yellow-pop); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-700); margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
.affiliate-disclosure strong { color: var(--gray-900); }

/* ===================================================================
   ASK A VET
   =================================================================== */
.ask-vet-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-3xl); align-items: center; }
.ask-vet-form { background: var(--white); padding: var(--space-2xl); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.form-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.form-group label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray-700); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.form-group input,.form-group textarea,.form-group select { width: 100%; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; border: 2px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray-900); background: var(--white); outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.form-group input:focus,.form-group textarea:focus,.form-group select:focus { border-color: var(--purple-light); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

/* ===================================================================
   SIDEBAR
   =================================================================== */
.content-with-sidebar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: var(--space-2xl); align-items: start; }
.sidebar .widget { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.sidebar .widget-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); padding-bottom: var(--space-sm); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--purple-wash); color: var(--purple-deep); }
.widget--sponsored { border-color: var(--yellow-pop); }
.widget--sponsored::before { content: "Sponsored"; display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.widget--newsletter-sidebar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple-vibrant),var(--purple-light)); border: none; }
.ad-placeholder { background: var(--gray-100); border: 2px dashed var(--gray-300); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-xl); text-align: center; color: var(--gray-500); font-size: 0.85rem; font-style: italic; }

/* ===================================================================
   NEWSLETTER
   =================================================================== */
.newsletter-section { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-deep) 0%, var(--purple-vibrant) 100%); padding: var(--space-3xl) 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.newsletter-inner { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.newsletter-inner h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.newsletter-inner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm); max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
.newsletter-form input[type="email"] { flex: 1; padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); border-radius: var(--radius-full); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem; outline: none; }
.newsletter-form input[type="email"]::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus { border-color: var(--yellow-pop); }
.newsletter-form button { padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem; background: var(--yellow-pop); color: var(--gray-900); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; border: none; border-radius: var(--radius-full); cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; transition: all 0.2s; }
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--yellow-bright); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ===================================================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   =================================================================== */
.breadcrumbs { background: var(--purple-wash); padding: var(--space-sm) 0; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-500); }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--purple-vibrant); }
.breadcrumbs .sep { margin: 0 var(--space-sm); opacity: 0.5; }
.breadcrumbs .current { color: var(--gray-700); font-weight: 600; }

/* ===================================================================
   PAGINATION
   =================================================================== */
.pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); margin-top: var(--space-3xl); }
.pagination a,.pagination span { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: all 0.2s; }
.pagination a { background: var(--white); color: var(--gray-700); border: 2px solid var(--gray-200); }
.pagination a:hover { background: var(--purple-wash); border-color: var(--purple-light); color: var(--purple-vibrant); }
.pagination .current { background: var(--purple-vibrant); color: var(--white); border: 2px solid var(--purple-vibrant); }

/* ===================================================================
   FOOTER
   =================================================================== */
.site-footer { background: var(--gray-900); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-xl); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-2xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }
.footer-brand { }
.footer-logo-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.footer-logo-img { height: 40px; width: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.footer-brand .site-title { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); max-width: 300px; }
.footer-col h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.footer-col a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--yellow-pop); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding-top: var(--space-xl); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* ===================================================================
   WORDPRESS CORE
   =================================================================== */
.alignleft { float: left; margin-right: var(--space-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.alignright { float: right; margin-left: var(--space-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.aligncenter { display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.wp-caption-text { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-500); text-align: center; padding-top: var(--space-sm); }
.gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-md); }
.wp-block-image img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.wp-block-quote { border-left: 4px solid var(--purple-light); background: var(--purple-wash); padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl); border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0; }

/* ===================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   =================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .content-with-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero { min-height: 400px; padding: var(--space-3xl) 0; }
  .ask-vet-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
  .main-navigation { display: none; position: absolute; top: var(--header-height); left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--purple-deep); padding: var(--space-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
  .main-navigation.is-active { display: block; }
  .main-navigation ul { flex-direction: column; }
  .main-navigation .sub-menu { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; box-shadow: none; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-radius: var(--radius-md); min-width: 100%; margin-top: var(--space-xs); }
  .main-navigation .sub-menu a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); padding-left: var(--space-xl); }
  .main-navigation .sub-menu a:hover { color: var(--yellow-pop); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-sm); text-align: center; }
  .credibility-bar .container { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-md); }
  .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .category-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-content { padding: var(--space-xl); margin-top: -2rem; }
  .author-box { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; align-items: center; }
  .expert-callout { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; align-items: center; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE: TAHOE PROFILE
   =================================================================== */
.about-tahoe h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.tahoe-profile {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--purple-wash);
}

.tahoe-profile__photo {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
  border: 6px solid var(--purple-glow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px var(--purple-wash), 0 8px 30px rgba(107, 31, 168, 0.15);
  display: block;
}

.tahoe-profile__photo--placeholder {
  background: var(--purple-wash);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.tahoe-profile__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.tahoe-profile__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--purple-vibrant);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.about-tahoe p em {
  color: var(--purple-deep);
  font-style: italic;
}

.tahoe-signoff {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--purple-vibrant);
  text-align: right;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--purple-wash);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .tahoe-profile__photo {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   ARTICLES HUB PAGE
   =================================================================== */
.articles-category-nav {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-100);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 100;
}
.articles-category-nav .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.articles-cat-tab {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
  color: var(--gray-700);
  transition: all 0.25s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.articles-cat-tab:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.articles-cat-tab--behavior:hover { background: var(--purple-wash); border-color: var(--purple-light); color: var(--purple-vibrant); }
.articles-cat-tab--health:hover { background: #CCFBF1; border-color: var(--teal-fresh); color: var(--teal-deep); }
.articles-cat-tab--training:hover { background: #FFF7ED; border-color: var(--orange-warm); color: #9A3412; }
.articles-cat-tab--reviews:hover { background: var(--yellow-soft); border-color: var(--yellow-pop); color: #92400E; }

.articles-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.articles-section-header__text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.articles-section-header__text p {
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.articles-cat-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.articles-cat-badge--behavior { background: var(--purple-light); }
.articles-cat-badge--health { background: var(--teal-fresh); }
.articles-cat-badge--training { background: var(--orange-warm); }
.articles-cat-badge--reviews { background: var(--yellow-pop); }

.articles-category-section:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.articles-empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 2px dashed var(--gray-200);
}
.articles-empty-state__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.articles-empty-state p {
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.articles-bottom-cta {
  background: var(--purple-wash);
  border: 2px solid var(--purple-glow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.articles-bottom-cta h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.articles-bottom-cta p {
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.btn--sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.3rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .articles-section-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .articles-category-nav .container { gap: var(--space-sm); }
  .articles-cat-tab { font-size: 0.8rem; padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md); }
}

/* ===================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   =================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}
.contact-form .form-row,
.ask-vet-form-wrap .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.contact-form__note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  font-style: italic;
}
.form-help {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-info-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.contact-info-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple-glow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.contact-info-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}
.contact-info-card__icon--email {
  background: var(--purple-wash);
  color: var(--purple-vibrant);
  border: 2px solid var(--purple-glow);
}
.contact-info-card__icon--email::after { content: "@"; }
.contact-info-card__icon--partner {
  background: var(--yellow-soft);
  color: #92400E;
  border: 2px solid var(--yellow-pop);
}
.contact-info-card__icon--partner::after { content: "&"; }
.contact-info-card__icon--press {
  background: #CCFBF1;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  border: 2px solid var(--teal-fresh);
}
.contact-info-card__icon--press::after { content: "P"; font-family: var(--font-display); }
.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.contact-info-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.contact-info-card a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--purple-vibrant);
}

/* FAQ */
.contact-faq { margin-top: var(--space-2xl); }
.faq-item {
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.faq-item__q {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.faq-item__a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-info-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form .form-row,
  .ask-vet-form-wrap .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   ASK A VET PAGE
   =================================================================== */
.ask-vet-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}
.ask-vet-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}
.ask-vet-step__number {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--purple-vibrant);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(107, 31, 168, 0.2);
}
.ask-vet-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.ask-vet-step p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ask-vet-recent {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.ask-vet-recent__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all 0.25s;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}
.ask-vet-recent__item:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple-glow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--gray-900);
}
.ask-vet-recent__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--gray-900);
}
.ask-vet-recent__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.ask-vet-recent__meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ask-vet-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}