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Tasty Tuna Crackers Recipe for Cats

Tasty treats for your cat. o   6 ounces of undrained tuna o    1 cup cornmeal o    1 cup flour o    1/3 cup water Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Measure all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and

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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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Canine Food Allergies

What is a Food Allergy? A food allergy is a negative response by the immune system, usually to a protein in the diet. It is distinct from other adverse responses to food, such as: food intolerance drug reactions toxic reactions It is important to remember that food allergies are NOT usually associated  with a sudden diet

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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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BACK TO SCHOOL WITH FINLEY

It’s August already, and you know what that means? It’s almost time for the kiddos to get back to school! For some kids, that’s kind of exciting. For others…. Not so much. But have you ever considered how back to school time affects us, your pets? Well, speaking from experience,

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WATER SAFETY FOR DOGS

Finley here! Get your floaties on, everybody, because we’re going to talk about swimming safety! You may be scratching your head at this, given how most dogs are great swimmers, but that is what we call a false sense of security. Sadly, hundreds of my fellow water-loving dogs drown each

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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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Cascade Kennels August 2014 Newsletter

Friendly Reminder:  Summer weekends at Cascade Kennels have been booking up fast. Please remember to make your reservations in advance to ensure your pets have a fun and safe spot to stay while you’re away. Woodinville Festival Did you miss our booth at last month’s Mill Creek Festival?  Then please join

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Cascade Kennels July 2014 Newsletter

Taking your dog camping can be a great experience for both of you. Your dog will be fascinated with all the new sights, sounds and smells. And you’ll love knowing that your best friend is sharing your love of the great outdoors. If you are thinking of bringing your dog

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