Raw goat and veggies: Kibble's off the menu for these dogs

Pet owners around the country are saying goodbye to commercially made dog food and turning towards more nutritious options. Whether it’s lamb and elk or broccoli and yams, these owners are willing to go the extra mile for their pooches.

Ideas Q&A: Raw passion drives raw pet-food maker

CANDLER — Shadow the German shepherd was gravely ill, and Kristi King was desperate to help her 8-year-old dog.

Pet Care: Urinary tract problems in cats

Dear Dr. Fox: My male Persian cat (a rescue cat) was neutered when he was over 2 years old. He has had oxalate stones removed twice in the past two years. He was thoroughly examined by a veterinarian internist/specialist.

What’s going to the dogs? Owners focus on nutrition

You won’t find any Purina or Science Diet when 4-year-old Ginger, an Australian shepherd, digs into her dinner. Instead it’s chicken, lamb and elk or, lately, raw goat with a side of fruit and veggies.

What should I feed my dog?

(MNN.com) -- Dogs don't exactly have discriminating tastes. Many will even eat their own poop. What dogs do have working in their favor is a multibillion-dollar pet food industry vying for a place in their food bowls.