7 Tips for Running With Your Dog

Before you will be ready to run a trail or even a half-marathon with your dog, check out these tips to make your training journey a success. 1. Learn to Walk – It may seem like baby steps, but learning how to properly walk with your dog establishes good habits

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World Rabies Day

September 28th is World Rabies Day! This may not be a date that is on your calendar or even on your radar for that matter, but for those of us who work in the animal world, we’ve been aware of it since it began in 2007. Basically, World Rabies day

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Obesity Awareness in Pets

As humans, we spend a lot of time keeping ourselves healthy. Many of us will try the latest eating trends that are “guaranteed” to help us lose weight. We spend a lot of money every year on gym memberships or in-home exercise equipment because we’ve been told over and over

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Setting Dog Training Goals for 2019

We are currently in the second month of 2019. The year is still fairly new and chances are those New Year’s resolutions you made are still at the forefront of your mind. As you may be taking time to re-focus a bit on your own goals, have you ever considered

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Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis.  Have you ever heard of this disease?  Most likely you haven’t.  Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can affect many animals but can also be passed from animals to humans.  While you may not be familiar with the disease, it is actually quite common and can occur in different

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Pet ID Tags: Why to have them and where to get them

This week is National Pet ID week.  Every year, during the month of April, pet care givers set aside this week to focus on the importance of having the proper identification on your pet. As people in the pet care business, all of us here at Cascade Kennels, think of

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Pet Cancer Awareness

Most of us know at least one person in our lives who has had to battle cancer. Nothing can strike more fear in the human heart than hearing that word! Thankfully, when it comes to our friends and loved ones, we live in a time when there are many more

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Dog Care: Basics to know when caring for a dog

If you’ve been fortunate enough to own a dog, you know the commitment it takes to care for one, however, if you’re new to owning a dog, it’s important to understand all that goes into basic dog care. Caring for a dog is one of the most rewarding experiences there

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Cat Care Basics: Do I need to groom my cat?

If you own a pet, you know how rewarding that experience can be. Pets become like family and making the decision to have a pet is a big commitment on the part of any family. It’s a commitment because it requires time and effort on the part of a human

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Indoor Exercise Activities for your Dog

During the long, cold months of winter, it can be a real challenge to find ways to give your dog the exercise he needs.  Let’s face it, no one really likes to go outside when it’s freezing or pouring rain but that doesn’t negate the fact that dogs, and humans

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