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.

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.

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.

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.

Cat Tips

The 3 AM Zoomies Finally Explained

There is a scientific reason your cat sprints across your face in the middle of the night, and once you know what is really going on inside their body clock, you can nudge those midnight marathons into a much more civilized hour.

Dog Tips

The Sweet Trick That Makes Life Harder for Bad Bacteria

There is a sweet, naturally occurring sugar that works with your pet's plumbing instead of directly against invading bacteria — making it nearly impossible for E. coli to hold on inside the bladder.

Cat Tips

The Eye Change You Should Never Brush Off

That moment when you glance at your cat and notice one pupil looks bigger than the other can mean almost anything — from a harmless lifelong trait to a fast-moving emergency that steals sight within hours. Know how to tell the difference.

Dog Tips

Your Pet's Body Is Working Overtime Every Day

Your pet's body works nonstop to clear toxins, but daily exposures can strain their detox system and contribute to health issues. By supporting detoxification, you help unlock your pet's ability to heal and thrive.

Dog Tips

The Potty-Training Plot Twist Nobody Wants

When your nearly house-trained puppy suddenly starts having accidents and licking herself constantly, the problem might not be training at all — it could be this hidden medical condition. Catching it early makes all the difference.

Dog Tips

That Little Click Could Be a Big Clue

That soft clicking sound coming from your dog can mean anything from 'I'm chilly' to 'I'm thrilled' to 'I need help' — and learning to tell the difference is one of those small skills that can help boost your dog's day-to-day comfort.

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