*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Pet of the Week Peppy Peppy is a 6-year-old neutered bichon frise and shih tzu mix. Peppy is housebroken, hypoallergenic and ...

GRAND RAPIDS -- Zeus lifted a paw and looked up with puppy dog eyes while Red Cross pet first aid instructor Ingrid Mannisto helped class participant Allisa Beal find the diminutive Shichon's pulse.

*Why he or she is your friend: We rescued each other. Oliver is lots of fun, very smart and he is a lover boy. *In four words: Funny. Smart. Loving. Protective. *Best trait: When he sits up to beg, ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I have a shih tzu/bichon-mix who scratches his face a lot. There are no fleas, and his vet can find no apparent reason for the itching. Could you advise me of the best way to solve this ...