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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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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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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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Guide to Dog Grooming

  Here at Cascade Kennels in Woodinville, we are often asked by our clients for tips on grooming their dogs. This may seem like a simple enough question, however it’s not always so cut and dry. Different breeds of dogs have different grooming needs and in our line of work,

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Care and Feeding for your Pregnant or Nursing Dog

How are her needs different now? The pregnancy and nursing stages are the most energy demanding that a dog’s body will experience in her lifetime. Because of her nutritional and hormonal needs, changes should be made to both her nutrition and environment. Megan Grant, of Michigan State University’s College of

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Pet Toxins

Greetings and salutations, humans!   You would be amazed at how many poisons are hiding in plain sight around the house. Of course you’re probably aware of the usual suspects, like chocolate or pesticides, but some of the worst things for us dogs and cats might be within paws reach!

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Feeding Adult Cats

Why is nutrition important? Proper nutrition and care for your cat can help maximize its health, longevity and quality of life so the students of the College of Veterinary Medicine of Michigan State University have developed the following guidelines for proper feline nutrition.   Cats reach adulthood between 10 and 12 months

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Eating Can Be Fun! Using Food as Enrichment for Your Pet

Keeping your pet active, motivated and mentally stimulated is easily accomplished when feeding becomes an activity rather than a routine! Follow these tips from Kristina Whitmer, of Michigan State University’s Veterinary Teaching hospital, on how to change your pet’s routine feeding into an enriching activity. Enrichment Isn’t Just For Zoo

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Taking Care of Your Older Dog

What Is A Senior Dog? The term “senior” truly depends on the individual animal, as there are many different breeds and sizes of dogs. Although there is no formal definition, some veterinarians refer to “senior” or “geriatric” as the last 25% of an animal’s lifespan. For large and giant breeds

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CUTEREBRA INFESTATIONS: Facts You Should Know

There are many parasites that your pet may be exposed to during the warmer weather. One of those parasites is the larva of the Cuterebra fly. While not very common, here at Cascade Kennels, we recently heard of a dog that was exposed to this parasite and had to have

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