‘Evening Magazine’ visits the Dining Dog
We had to share this great KING-TV "Evening Magazine" feature on Edmonds Dining Dog restaurant.
Written on January 28, 2012 | Posted in Pets | Leave a comment
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Soon, it will be easier to ‘scoop the poop’ in Edmonds
Attention: Edmonds.dog walkers. The City of Edmonds soon will make it easy for you to clean up after your pooch by providing “doggie poop dispensers” in various areas of the city, Councilmember Diane Buckshnis said in an email Friday. Thanks to City Stormwater Engineer Program Manager Jerry Shuster and Recycling Coordinator Steve Fisher, the city [...]Ask the Edmonds Vet: What is Wobbler Disease?
By Dr. David Gross I overheard some people at the dog park talking about Wobbler Disease, what is that? This is a condition seen most commonly in tall, long-necked horses and large breeds of dogs, particularly Great Danes and Dobermans. The disease is characterized by an abnormal gait in the front and/or the hind legs. [...]Golden Retriever owners unite: Edmonds meet-up set for Sunday
Edmonds resident Laura Spehar is hosting a monthly meet-up for Edmonds area Golden Retrievers and their owners. The idea is to give Golden owners an opportunity to discuss the many facets of owning a Golden while their pups play together and become fast friends, Spehar said. The first meet-up will be Sunday, Jan. 15 at [...]Lost on Christmas morning: Lucy, wire-haired terrier in Lake Ballinger neighborhood
Lucy, a white, wire-haired fox terrier, went missing from her Lake Ballinger-area home on Christmas morning. She is white with black spots and a brownish tail. If you see Lucy, please call 206-291-7779.Lost golden retriever near Lake Ballinger: Have you seen Blue?
An Edmonds family reports that their golden retriever, Blue, is missing -- last seen in the Lake Ballinger neighborhood near 75th Avenue West. If you see him, please call 206 619-0178.Ask the Edmonds Vet: The dangers of raisins and grapes to dogs
By Dr. David Gross Sharon asks: “Why are raisins bad for dogs?” I am so pleased you asked this question. You gave me the opportunity to brag about the department I was honored to lead from 1995 to 2006. Faculty in the department Veterinary Biosciences at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign formed the original Animal [...]Holiday Greyhound Adopt-a-Thon Saturday
All The Best Pet Care-Edmonds is hosting a Holiday Greyhound Adopt-A-Thon at 9803 Edmonds Way, (next to PCC), this Saturday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Royal Hounds Greyhound Rescue will be in the store with former racing dogs looking for a new home. If you have been thinking about adding a dog [...]Saturday: Smiley Dog to host annual Woofstock event
Smiley Dog, an Edmonds-based pet food home delivery service, is hosting its annual Woofstock event for pet owners on Saturday, featuring Santa photos and a Silent Auction fundraiser for PAWS. The event will also feature a pet food bank, local pet vendors, free nail trims, pet massages and healthy pet foods. Woofstock 2011 will run [...]Edmonds pug makes it clear she’s no iPhone fan
A pug from Edmonds is making quite a name for herself -- all because she hates iPhones, or at least the commercials for them. A video featuring Coco, a 4 1/2-year-old black pug, has become a YouTube sensation with more than half a million followers, because her owner has captured her barking and growling at [...]Ask the Edmonds Vet: What’s cardiomyopathy?
By Dr. David Gross My mother’s Maine Coon cat has cardiomyopathy. What is that? “Cardio” obviously pertains to the heart, “myo” pertains to muscle and “pathy” signifies pathology or abnormality. Therefore, cardiomyopathy is pathology or abnormality of the heart muscle. We describe two kinds of cardiomyopathy; hypertrophic and dilated. Both types occur because of genetic [...]Ask the Edmonds Vet: If you own a horse, this information’s for you
By Dr. David Gross My horse grabs his stall door with his front teeth, arches his neck then pulls back and seems to suck in air. Why is he doing this and is it a problem? This behavior is known as “cribbing”. There is evidence that cribbing releases chemicals in the brain known as endorphins. [...]Boo-tiful day to be a dog at Firdale Village Furry Festival
Dozens of dogs and their owners -- many in Halloween costumes -- enjoyed an afternoon at Firdale Village Sunday for the annual Firdale Furry Festival. Dog-friendly merchants were on hand to display their services, including Lynnwood-based Four Paw Sports Center, which set up an agility course in the parking lot. Another business owner, Julie Nealey, [...]Bella has been found
Owner David Vincent reports she is back home, safe and sound!
Written on October 18, 2011 | Posted in Pets | Leave a comment
Lost dog: Have you seen Bella?
David and Tina Vincents dog Bella got out of her yard and is somewhere in Edmonds. According to David, Bella looks "just like Benji (see attached photo). She was last seen in Pine Ridge Park, 20600 82nd Ave. W. If you find Bella, please email teresa@myedmondsnews.com.
Written on October 18, 2011 | Posted in Pets | Leave a comment
Ask the Edmonds Vet: When a gassy stomach can be fatal in dogs
By Dr. David Gross We just rescued a Great Dane from our local shelter and they told us large breeds of dogs get something called gastric dilatation and die. What is it and what causes it? This condition can afflict any breed of dog but it seems to be most prevalent in Great Danes, St. [...]Rescued kittens will be up for adoption at All the Best Pet Care this Sunday
Alley Cat Project, a cat rescue group, will be bringing adorable, adoptable kittens (photos here of ones who are likely to appear) to the Edmonds All the Best Pet Care next to the Edmonds PCC Natural Market on Edmonds Way this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alley Cat Project works to reduce cat [...]Ask the Edmonds Vet: Signs that your dog may suffer from thyroid gland issues
By Dr. David Gross I adopted my long-haired, mixed breed dog (he came from a very good neighborhood) five years ago. He has recently started to shed more than usual, has put on a lot of weight and he has a smelly discharge from both ears. What should I do? Take this poor guy to [...]Ask the Edmonds Vet: How can I tell if my animal is in pain?
By Dr. David Gross Pain is a part of life. All living things experience pain in some form. Pain perception is well-documented in living animals and a similar type of response may even occur in plants. Pay heed, you vegans. Most of us who live in close proximity to animals will know it when our [...]Ask the Edmonds Vet: About dogs and raw fish
By Dr. David Gross Is it true that my dog can be poisoned by eating raw salmon? One of my professors once told me, “…any day you don’t learn something new is a day wasted.” Today was not wasted. Until today, I didn’t know about salmon poisoning disease. Dogs and other canids -- such as [...]Ask the Edmonds Vet: Heart problems in your pet
By Dr. David Gross Can my dog or cat have a heart attack? Carnivores, including dogs and cats, handle ingested fats more efficiently than omnivores, including humans and pigs. Omnivores convert excess ingested fats, especially animal origin fats, into cholesterol. Cholesterol is necessary for many physiological functions in the body but excess cholesterol can and [...]Ask the Edmonds Vet: About that familiar greeting between dogs
By Dr. David Gross Why do dogs greet each other by sniffing under their tails? Both male and female dogs and cats have almost vestigial scent glands known as anal sacs. They are located on either side of the anus at 5 and 7 o’clock. Even in modern dogs, the glands secrete an oily substance [...]Ask the Edmonds Vet: Why does my dog eat grass?
By Dr. David Gross My Edmonds News is pleased to introduce our newest column by Dr. David Gross, a retired veterinary science professor and author who lives in Edmonds. If you have a question for Dr. Gross, please leave it in the comment section below. Eating grass is a behavior that every dog owner/caregiver witnesses. [...]Reminder: Learn to make your own dog food at Edmonds’ All the Best tonight
Susan Moss, founder of All the Best Pet Care, is teaching a class on making your dogs food at home from 7:30-9:30 p.m. tonight at the new Edmonds store, 9803 Edmonds Way (next to PCC Natural Markets). Learn how to make nutritious food at home using ordinary ingredients—meats, poultry, fruits and vegetables, optional grains and [...]Dogs get their green on in Firdale Village; DMarie’s grand opening Saturday
Dogs were wearing the green in Firdale Village Thursday as The Dining Dog restaurant served an Irish-themed meal for its four-legged clientele and DMaries Doggie Boutique hosted a St. Patricks Day-themed Playgroup Pawty. DMaries will hold a grand opening from 1-5 p.m. this Saturday, March 19, and owner Danita Nickles invites dog owners -- especially [...]All the Best Pet Care in Edmonds hosting cat Adoptathon Sunday
Know someone who is looking for a feline friend to share their life with? All the Best Pet Care in Edmonds is hosting an Adoptathon this Sunday. Kittens and cats from non-profit rescues are looking for permanent homes. They’ve passed all their health checks and are current on their vaccinations. One hundred percent of adoption [...]Search MyEdmondsNews.com
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