Enjoy this article by Maggie Marton, originally published July 14, 2010 on EcoSalon.
 Not all pets are created equal — naturally some will respond better to different types of medical attention.
 Yesterday we looked at alternative therapies that are the veterinary equivalent to snake oil. Today, let’s consider a few that are scientifically proven. According to our expert, Dr. V, “There are some practitioners who solely do alternative treatments, though in my experience the majority of veterinarians use them as a complement to traditional Western medicine.”
 Whichever treatment route you take with your animal, Dr. V …

SFGate.com
Two major pet food recalls were announced on Friday, July 2 involving Merrick Beef Filet Squares made by Merrick Pet Care and a variety of nutritional supplements made by the United Pet Group and sold under the Nature’s Miracle, Excel, Petco, DDS, Drs. Foster & Smith and Pro-Pet brands:
1. Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling 86 cases of its 10-ounce “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” pet treats (marked “Item #60016 Lot #10084TL7 Best by March 24, 2012″) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. …

Please enjoy this article by Dr. Richard Palmquis as posted on Huffington Post:
Goldy has bone cancer. A few weeks ago she wasn’t feeling very well. Her leg was amputated months before and she finished her chemotherapy as directed by her oncologist. Goldy was an active, happy dog but she was tired, eating poorly and just seemed lethargic. Her human “mom” brought her back to our office in hopes of making her more comfortable. We both feared the worst as bone cancer tends to spread to the lungs and when patients …

Natalino’s has rescheduled its canine cafe for June 19th.  Contact the restaurant at 312-997-3700 for more details.

Natalino’s Italian Restaurant, located in Chicago’s West Town area, is well-known for homemade traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist, such as gluten-free pasta dishes.
It seems the restaurant is not afraid to add a twist to their guest list as well.  On June 12 Natalino’s is partnering with business neighbor Liz’s Pet Shop to offer an outdoor café for dogs and their human escorts.  The healthy canine menu includes appetizers, main courses and desserts – foods donated by Northwest Naturals, Nature’s Variety and Merricks.  The restaurant’s regular menu is available to …