As part of My Edmonds News’ Pet Month feature, Ana Allison of Aussie Pet Mobile recently provided this update: “My business is all about making pets and people happy. We come to your home and groom your dog and cat. Our custom Mercedes Sprinter vans are fully equipped and outfitted to provide full grooming services at your doorstep. We provide grooming services that fit your schedule and a one-on... »
For My Edmonds News’ Pet Month, Merrillee Bradshaw submitted this update on her pet clothing line: “I have been in business designing and selling pet clothing since 2004, under the business name, Buttercup & Peanut. We just moved to Edmonds, and will now be designing and selling my items from my home here! “In 2002, my daughter, Rebecca, brought home a darling little Chihuah... »
As part of My Edmonds News’ Pet Month, J Linn Black Henline of Splash Dog recently provided this update: “I am co-owner with Leigh Anne Hardy, LMP, SAMP, LAMP, of SplashDog Canine Well Being Center in Firdale Village, Edmonds’ most dog friendly shopping area. At SplashDog we practice therapeutic massage in a warm water pool. Our therapists are licensed in Washington as SAMPs (small animal massage ... »
My Edmonds News presents the Forever Home Dog of the Week, Harley. She’s a 4-year-old female Husky mix who was surrendered by her family as they were working long hours and wanted her to be with a family that had more time for her. She’s a very smart and loving girl. She would do best with a yard to play in or frequent visits to a dog park. She loves being outside. She loves to play wi... »
Updated with information clarifying how business was started. By Kristine Haroldson Dr. Barry Rickman of Edmonds started Peaceful Companion in 2011. His goal is to provide in-home pet hospice and euthanasia services to pets around in and around Edmonds. After finishing veterinary school, Rickman worked for a pathology lab in Mukilteo testing animal biopsies, but he found that he missed working wit... »
Should the City of Edmonds consider negotiating with developers to provide public amenities in exchange for being able to build a taller residential building or add more density to a commercial project? That concept generated many questions at Tuesday’s Edmonds City Council meeting, as councilmembers listened to a presentation on the subject of incentive zoning and development agreements and... »
The City of Edmonds is alerting dog owners that there has been a confirmed case of kennel cough at the city’s off-leash dog park on the Edmonds waterfront. Kennel cough, an upper respiratory infection affecting dogs, is so named because the infection can spread quickly among dogs in close quarters — whether that be a kennel, animal shelter or dog park. Symptoms can include a harsh, dry... »
By Dr. David Gross The Holstein bull raged in the steel stanchion, two thousand pounds of fury jumping, kicking, pushing, and throwing his head from side to side. The banging and clanging of the stanchion echoed in the barn. The bull’s eyeballs bulged, his pupils dilated and snot spewed from his nostrils. He jerked his head up and to the side ripping the nose tongs from my hand. Dr. Schultz jumped... »
My Edmonds News presents the Forever Home Dog of the Week, Gabe, a 1-year-old chocolate lab/vizla mix. Gabe was found on the side of the road near Ocean Shores after being hit by a car at four months old and left for dead. Gabe had bowel surgery. He’s fully recovered now and is full of puppy energy. Gabe LOVES to play with other dogs of all sizes. He loves squeaky toys, tug-of-war, going to ... »
Smiley Dog, the Highway 99 pet food and accessories warehouse, drew a crowd to its annual Woofstock open Saturday that featured pet-friendly manufacturers and service businesses. A silent auction during the event benefited Summit Assistance service dogs. »
With the recent outbreak of the canine parvo virus in King County, and the City of Everett temporarily closing their dog parks, the City of Edmonds asks dog owners to take precaution. The canine parvo virus is highly contagious and dangerous, especially to young dogs. “At this time, the off-leash area in Edmonds is open and welcoming,” said City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Cultur... »
Smiley Dog, the Highway 99 pet food and accessories warehouse, is hosting its annual Woofstock open house this Saturday, Dec. 1. Among the features: Santa pet photos, a silent auction to benefit service dogs and a hot dog dunk (think apple dunking, only for dogs). The event will run from noon-4 p.m. at 23303 Highway 99 in Edmonds. Smiley Dog, now in its 20th year of providing pet-food home delive... »
By Dr. David Gross To recap, in the previous five columns we have listed many plants that contain toxins that could be injurious to your dog, cat or horse. Because of their size and propensity to chew almost anything, kittens and puppies are at higher risk. Now I want to cover plants not previously classified. The Umbrella Leaf — also known as the Indian Apple Root, American Mandrake, Wild L... »
My Edmonds News presents the Dog of the Week, Lacy, a 5-year-old Pomeranian from Forever Home Dog Rescue. Lacy’s family had bought her as a puppy from a breeder, and left her recently at the Port Angeles shelter with no reason for giving her up. She had a rotten tooth, completely black with infection, a belly full of worms and kennel cough. Lacy has a very sweet and quiet demeanor. She likes... »
By Dr. David Gross Fifth in the series The deadly Sago Palm (Coontie Palm, Cardboard Palm, Cycads and Zamias) is extremely poisonous to animals and humans if ingested. Dogs and cats are particularly at risk since they seem to find the plant very palatable. Clinical signs usually develop within 12 hours of ingesting the plant and may include signs of gastroenteritis, generalized weakness, seizures ... »
Fourth in the series By Dr. David Gross Plants that contain glycosides can be very harmful to pets. If your pet ingests any of the plants mentioned in these columns and is showing signs of illness, get him/her to your veterinarian post haste. The most well known and classic of the cardiac glycoside plants is foxglove, Digitalis purpurea. We have known about the medicinal properties of this plant f... »
Forever Home Dog Rescue is sponsoring two adoption events on Saturday: at DMarie’s Doggie Boutique, 3639 Firdale Ave. in Edmonds’ Firdale Village and at Petco at Aurora Village. Both events run from noon-4 p.m. »
This column is the third in a series about plants toxic to dogs, cats and horses. A reminder that on Saturday, Nov. 3, Dr. Gross will be signing copies of his latest book, “Manhunt,” about a true crime family, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Edmonds Bookshop. By Dr. David Gross The story continues, with a focus on plants containing toxic alkaloids. Just a reminder, the toxicity of any substance is dep... »
By Dr. David Gross This column is the second in a series with information about plants toxic to dogs, cats and horses. In my last column, I discussed plants that contained calcium oxalates. This time I will cover plants with various saponins as the toxic component. Again, most animals will avoid these plants, but some hardheads can’t resist. Animals that ingest the fruits of these plants, usually ... »
Story and photos by Doug Petrowski MLTnews.com So what does Danita Nickles do to prepare for a fashion show? Well, try the outfits on the models, of course … and have some treats ready. Nickles is owner of Dmarie’s Doggie Boutique in Edmonds, 9639 Firdale Ave., Suite B, and is leading a team of dog models and handlers that will appear on KING-5 TV next week for a fashion show of dog Halloween cost... »
From Off-Leash Area Edmonds, more photos of dressed-up dogs at Saturday’s Halloween Howl costume contest: »
By Dr. David Gross This column is the first in a series with information about plants toxic to dogs, cats and horses. I found my kitten chewing on a houseplant, is this dangerous? Maybe. The most important aspect of potential poisoning, from any source, is dose. How much was the animal exposed to per pound of body weight? Kittens and puppies will chew on almost anything. Mainly because of their si... »
My Edmonds News presents the Dog of the Week, Molly, a 4-year-old rat terrier from Forever Home Dog Rescue. Here is Molly’s story: “I was being used as a backyard breeding dog for the last four years. My owners sold my last batch of puppies and dumped me at a shelter. I was so scared there, shaking and crying, it was so loud with all the large dogs barking. Thankfully, Forever Home Dog Rescu... »
Bring your favorite canine in costume to the 8th Annual Halloween Howl at the off-leash dog park at Edmonds’ Marina Beach, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event, sponsored by Off-Leash Area Edmonds, will feature pet-friendly vendors, raffles, silent auction items and the ever-popular doggie costume contest. Costume categories — including best in show, best homemade, scariest and best dog/human costu... »
By Dr. David Gross She was back again. Sweetness was a 13-year-old collie dying from chronic interstitial nephritis. Each time the Watkins family brought her in, I thought her long struggle was over. Mr. Watkins carried her in, struggling despite the fact she had been shedding pounds off her originally much too plump frame for the past several months. Mrs. Watkins was trying to comfort their 13-ye... »
Edmonds Lutheran Church will hold a Blessing of Pets Service on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m., in recognition of the life and work of St. Francis of Assisi, revered as the patron saint of animals. The service will include music and biblical readings centered on God’s creation and the animal kingdom, and a time for pets to come forward to be blessed and anointed. The coffee hour following the s... »
By Dr. David Gross We were living behind our veterinary hospital, under construction in Paradise Valley, outside Phoenix, in a house trailer. Our German shepherd, Mister, rose to his feet and took three steps to the door, the hair on his back bristling. Three sharp knocks announced a visitor. Rosalie, leaning back to balance the watermelon-size protrusion that was to be our firstborn, waddled forw... »
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