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…
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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…
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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…
Read moreEating 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…
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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…
Read moreTaking 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…
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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…
Read morePet Toxins
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…
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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…
Read moreHelping Your Pet Lose Weight
How Can I Tell If My Pet is Too Heavy?
According to Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinarians often use a body condition score (BCS) system to determine if pets are too heavy for their age, breed, and…
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How Can I Tell If My Pet is Too Heavy?
According to Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinarians often use a body condition score (BCS) system to determine if pets are too heavy for their age, breed, and…
Read moreCUTEREBRA 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…
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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…
Read moreGREAT DOG PARKS FOR MY SMALLER CANINE FRIENDS
Summer is finally here! I’m going to give ya’ll a rundown of the parks that cater to us big dogs in small packages! That’s right, there are actually parks specially designated for the little guys to play. How awesome…
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Summer is finally here! I’m going to give ya’ll a rundown of the parks that cater to us big dogs in small packages! That’s right, there are actually parks specially designated for the little guys to play. How awesome…
Read moreNutritional Management of Arthritis in Dogs
Arthritis (or osteoarthritis) is a slowly progressive, degenerative disease of the joints for which there is no cure. However, proper nutritional management throughout all the stages of a dog’s life can help to prevent, delay, and manage arthritis. Michigan…
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Arthritis (or osteoarthritis) is a slowly progressive, degenerative disease of the joints for which there is no cure. However, proper nutritional management throughout all the stages of a dog’s life can help to prevent, delay, and manage arthritis. Michigan…
Read moreFeeding Your Kitten
This What’s on the Menu Series was prepared by the students of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Around 12 months of age your kitten’s growth diet may be switched to an ‘adult maintenance’ diet. This transition should…
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This What’s on the Menu Series was prepared by the students of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Around 12 months of age your kitten’s growth diet may be switched to an ‘adult maintenance’ diet. This transition should…
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