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Stories, recipes, and guides from our Kanata kitchen.

The Ultimate Guide to Dog Birthday Cakes in Ottawa (2025)

Planning a celebration for your pup in Ottawa? We cover everything from sizing and flavours to allergies and how to order a custom dog cake in Kanata.

Akshata 6 min readMay 2, 2025

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Ingredients You Can Actually Pronounce

I'll be honest with you: I'm not a pet nutritionist. But at 2 Treats Down, we have a simple rule: if I can't pronounce it, I don't bake with it.

Akshata 3 min readJune 2, 2025

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Introducing Our June Pet of the Month: Remy!

Meet Remy, a beautiful 4-year-old Japanese Spitz and our very first Pet of the Month! Read about his favorite treats, funny begging habits, and picture-perfect smile.

Akshata 2 min readJune 7, 2026

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Rescue Spotlight: Meet Ceilidh, the Resilient Husky Mix in Kanata

Ceilidh is a sweet, active 6-month-old Husky mix looking for her forever home in Ottawa. Learn about her story, her playful personality, and how you can support her.

Akshata 3 min readJune 20, 2026

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Introducing Our July Pet of the Month: Nemo!

Meet Nemo, a goofy, lovable 1-year-old Husky-German Shepherd mix and our July Pet of the Month! Read about his Operation Stay Up, toy tornadoes, and treat-loving heart.

Akshata 2 min readJuly 4, 2026

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Introducing Our August Pet of the Month: Duck! 🦆🐾

Meet Duck, our adorable 4-year-old Boston Terrier and our August Pet of the Month! Duck has a sweet personality, loves making new friends, and is always ready for her next adventure.

Akshata 2 min readAugust 4, 2026