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Matthews Kennels Announce -NATURALS

April 16, 2016  |  Posted by Debbie Matthews

For years now we’ve seen customers’ pets, as well as some of our own, suffer from severe allergies.  What do you do when you want to share an occasional treat with a furry family member who suffers from a debilitating condition

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Homemade Pill Pockets

January 23, 2016  |  Posted by Debbie Matthews

A few days ago I came across a recipe for those great little pill pockets.  You know … the ones you wonder how you ever did without, LOL.  I thought it would be a great recipe to share with you,

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Chocolate – How Toxic Is It

August 8, 2015  |  Posted by Debbie Matthews
Dogs and Chocolate ... not a good mix!

Pet owners often tell us how much mixed information they read on just how toxic chocolate really is to their pet.  But not all chocolate is equal.  In this video Dr. Becker explains what ingredients in chocolate make it so toxic and why you

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What Is A Titer Test?

April 20, 2015  |  Posted by Debbie Matthews
What Is A Titer Test?

Shockingly, many pet owners have no idea! A titer test (pronounced tight-errr) is a laboratory or in-house veterinary test measuring the existence and level of antibodies (necessary to fight off disease) in your pet’s blood. Basically, it’s a test that

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Kefir: A Probiotic Powerhouse!

April 10, 2015  |  Posted by Debbie Matthews
Kefir - A Probiotic Powerhouse

Kefir like yogurt helps gives our bodies the much needed good types of bacteria. However did you know that one tablespoon of Kefir has an average of 5 billion beneficial bacteria? It is excellent for the immune system, is a natural

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Pumpkin Snacks (Gluten Free)

March 19, 2015  |  Posted by Debbie Matthews
Pumpkin Snacks (Gluten Free)

These Pumpkin Snacks are another great hit for the boarders at Matthews Kennels.  They’re a hit at home too … we had to sneak them to the kennel!  I think these are going to be the daily go to cookie

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