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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Susan Moss, founder of All the Best Pet Care, is teaching a class on making your dog’s 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 were wearing the green in Firdale Village Thursday as The Dining Dog restaurant served an Irish-themed meal for its four-legged clientele and DMarie’s Doggie Boutique hosted a St. Patrick’s Day-themed Playgroup Pawty. DMarie’s will hold a grand opening from 1-5 p.m. this Saturday, March 19, and owner Danita Nickles invites dog owners — especially [...]
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 [...]
If you’re looking for local place to have your child or even your pet photographed with Santa, you’re in luck. Here are three opportunities: Edmonds photographer Amber Salinas is offering photos of children, pets and families with Santa right in downtown Edmonds on all Saturdays before Christmas – Dec. 4, 11 and 18 — from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., plus Wednesday, [...]
Have you seen this cat? His name is Sid and he has been missing since Tuesday, Sept. 28. He was last seen near 90th/228th, near Westgate Chapel in Edmonds. If you have any information that will help bring Sid home, contact Kim at 425-563-8802.
On Halloween evening, I stopped by The Dining Dog at Firdale Village, where dogs rule and their humans simply tag along. Dorothy Moore, the founder and owner, had sent a message via Twitter that all dogs in costume would receive a free pumpkin cupcake from 3-6 p.m. on Halloween. My teenage daughter found a jester [...]
Furry friends will gather at Firdale Village from noon-4 p.m. Saturday for the first-ever Firdale Furry Festival. Dogs and their owners will be treated to a sidewalk sale featuring art, antiques, pet services and supplies, pet treats and jewelry, plus canine water therapy demonstrations. Enjoy a chair massage while your canine companion is treated to [...]
Photos from last weekend’s Halloween Howl, sponsored by Off-Leash Area-Edmonds at the Edmonds dog beach. Dogs and humans alike got into the spirit of the 5th annual event, with dogs of all sizes and breeds showing off their costumed selves for the camera.
Saturday, Oct. 17 is the Fifth Annual Halloween Howl at the Edmonds off-leash dog park, 498 Admiral Way, south of Marina Beach. Bring your dog between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and enjoy pet-friendly vendors and a silent auction. Judging in the popular doggie costume contest begins at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by [...]
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