Reviewed by Dr. Tracy Duffner

Dr. Tracy Duffner integrates Western medicine with acupuncture, chiropractic, and homeopathy to provide personalized, holistic care to pets in their own homes.
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Dog Tips

Looking for a More Natural Way to Fight Fleas?

For pet parents who want to skip the heavier chemicals or prescription medications, there is a whole toolkit of natural, integrative approaches that actually work when used as a coordinated plan across your yard, your home, and your pet.
— 10 min read
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Dog Tips

The Tiny Hitchhiker That Can Strike Months Later

A tick bite in July can quietly hide inside your dog until October — and by the time the limping starts, the connection to that summer walk is easy to miss entirely. Know what to watch for and how to prevent these tiny parasites from attaching to you and your furry friend.
— 8 min read
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Dog Tips

When One Tiny Snip Turns Into a Bloody Mess

That moment when a routine nail trim suddenly turns into blood on the carpet is a scene that plays out in a lot of households — and knowing the right five steps (plus what to keep in your kit) turns a scary mess into a 5-minute fix.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

Is Your Pet's Brain Aging Faster Than Their Body?

Watching a beloved pet's body outlast their sharpness is one of the harder parts of loving them into their later years — and one shaggy, unusual-looking food is quietly emerging as one of the more promising natural supports for the aging brain.
— 10 min read
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Dog Tips

Does Your Pet Panic During Storms?

If your usually cheerful pup starts trembling whenever a storm rolls in, there might be more to it than fear of loud noises. Learn what drives storm anxiety, how to recognize the warning signs, and how to help them feel safer.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

This Ancient Plant Could Help Aging Joints

A tree resin used in traditional medicine for thousands of years is quietly earning respect in modern veterinary research — and for aging dogs, it may be one of the more genuinely useful additions to a well-designed care plan.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

The Calm You Can't Buy in a Bottle

A pet who cannot relax does not always need a pill or a supplement. What they may need is more opportunities to think, explore, and engage — that is where enrichment comes in.
— 6 min read