Pet of the Week: Paddy O'Pembroke is a big dog in a small package

With a name like Paddy O'Pembroke you might expect a dog to be an Irish Setter but no, Paddy is a Pembroke Corgi. He belongs to Dolly Vinal and she got him six years ago from Trengate Kennels in Lacey Washington. Vinal said that the breeder is a vet who raised Corgis and Paddy is her second one. She said he's well fed and it's good stuff. It's "very expensive raw food and I think I spend as much ...

Pet of the Week: Patty O'Pembroke is a big dog in a small package

With a name like Patty O'Pembroke you might expect a dog to be an Irish Setter but no, Patty is a Pembroke Corgi. He belongs to Dolly Vinal and she got him six years ago from Trengate Kennels in Lacey Washington. Vinal said that the breeder is a vet who raised Corgis and Patty is her second one. She said he's well fed and it's good stuff. It's "very expensive raw food and I think I spend as much ...

A Dog's Eye View: Rethinking dog food

Let’s go further and begin to think of food as a vital component of your dog’s life. No more simply plopping down a bowl of dry kibble.

Pet Care: Dog's warts not contagious

Dear Dr. Fox: I have a 5-year-old pug. He has several black spots that look like warts on his stomach. The veterinarian I took him to retired, so a young vet has taken over. The previous vet put him on steroids, but the new vet said she could remove them with surgery. She tells me the warts are caused by a virus.

Karin Kloosterman: DIY Organic Food Recipe for Your Dog

Food made organically and with love costs more than the regular stuff made in factories with leftovers. That's why people who shop ethically, and organically look for ways to make dog food at home.