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 Product Retail Channel and Consumer Shopping Trends in the U.S.

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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.

Mystery Solved: Why The Cat Craves Mushrooms (And People Do, Too)

Why would a cat crave mushrooms? A scientist says it's the umami. Though cats can't taste sweetness like people can, they are aces at sniffing out the amino acids that signal protein-rich foods. read more