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Check out the latest alternative pet care treatments, like massage techniques, herbal remedies, and other not-so-traditional therapies.

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In fact, it chills them out.

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Follow these tips to get treatments covered by your plan.

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Find out if this complementary and alternative medicine is right for your pup.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

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From dry skin to anxiety to allergies, we've got a supplement to help your pup’s specific needs.

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The next time they try to kiss your face while you’re in corpse pose, let them.

Girls Playing With Their Dog At The Park

New research finds the hemp derivative can help your dog with car and separation anxiety.

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Tips for treating achy joints — from medications to massages.

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The mind-gut connection isn’t just for people. Your dog or cat’s gut microbiome plays a big role in their health and well-being.

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Time for a (literal) gut check from four experts.

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6 of the best pet CBD products on the market — if it’s the right choice for your pet.

A dog sniffing a mushroom out of a hand.

Nothing to fear here The Last of Us fans — ’shrooms are great immune-boosters.

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Gallant CEO Dr. Linda Black on how you can affordably give your dog a long and happy life, thanks to science.

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It can’t be cured, but it can be managed. Partnering with your vet will be the key.

An afghan dog sitting on a hardwood floor with a bowl of food.

A (literal) spoonful of medicine.

A woman with long dark hair kneeling to feed her Shiba Inu dog from stainless steel dog bowls

Here’s how certain foods can balance your pet’s energy and even ease their allergies, according to Chinese medicine.

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The founder of Crystal Lotus Veterinary Care recommends therapeutic platters, healing pet foods, electromagnetic flea/tick preventatives, and more personalized pet care options.

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A key number to remember here: 21.

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Dogs and cats can’t read self-help books, so a veterinary behaviorist explains how your pet may benefit from being in treatment.

A dog standing in a lavender field.

A psychologist explains how stimulating scents can influence a dog’s behavior.

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Help your dog stay fit and flexible with these stretch techniques by a certified pet strength and conditioning specialist.

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Watching your pet suffer a seizure can make you feel helpless. We asked three veterinarians to weigh in on natural remedies that show promise.

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Acral lick dermatitis is a frustrating skin condition, but new treatments offer hope.

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Wellness treatments like acupuncture, Reiki, and sound baths are helping pets heal and bond with their parents.

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Whether or not you believe in crystal healing, Chani Ronez’s chic, customizable, and sustainable products are designed to help treat everything from separation anxiety to joint pain to GI issues.

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Veterinary hospice and palliative care expert Dr. Shea Cox, DVM, on an alternative to euthanasia.

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It’s not a cure — but it may slow cancer growth and ease your dog’s aches and pains.

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Take a close look at the role CBD oil may play in a veterinarian-approved treatment plan for osteoarthritis.

A dog doing water therapy.

Everything you need to know about canine physical rehabilitation.

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If your dog has a herniated disc, acupuncture may be the key to relief.

A dog sitting on the floor with a bowl of kibble.

Microscopic organisms may reveal pathways to better health for your pet.

This innovative treatment has its pros and cons — but it may be an effective treatment for conditions like osteoarthritis.