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You know that you need to eat your vegetables and get off the couch—but what about your pet? Their needs are surprisingly similar to yours, even down to the occasional bodywork session.

We'll help you find your pet's optimum kibble, soothe their temper tantrums, and discover alternative treatments for common concerns.

Quick Reads

Short on time? Looking for the latest research briefs, news items and topic tidbits? Click below to get started!

Alternative Rx for Dogs

Alternative treatments may be able to help your pet.

Let’s Move, Morris!

Ease your cat's tension when relocating.

Doggone Ear Infections

Protect your dog's vulnerable ears with these natural tips.

’Supp, Dog?

Your pet can benefit from the same supplements you take—if used correctly.

Quick tip!

Even though your dog may love eating snow, on long hikes it could lower their body temperature too much.

Q. My poor pup has a whooping case of doggie diarrhea.

What can you do to relieve dog diarrhea?

Cat Got Your Grass?

An organic patch of cat grass may satisfy your cat's grazing desires.

Pack up the Pooch

Meet all your dog's needs naturally with these travel-ready products for a canine on the go.

Play Ruff

Daily exercise can do more for your dog than you think.

Soft Paws

Declawing is actually a type of amputation. Try these alternatives.

Pretty Pooch

Avoid toxic chemicals in your pup's beauty routine.

Classy Cat

Keep up your cat's appearance without a risky bath.

5 Easy Ways to Keep Kitty Healthy

Cat health tips let her stay happy and healthy.

Chiropractic Ends Pup’s Pain.

Chiropractic can help dogs heal from traumatic injury as well as chronic conditions like back pain, hip dysplasia, and stiffness.

Quick Tip!

Safely clip your dog's nail.

Pain-Free Winter Paws

Ice and snow mixed with salt, sand, and chemical de-icers can ruin winter fun for your dog.

Quick tip!

Beat excessive barking with heather flower essence.

Q. My 9-year-old Lab, Vinnie, has arthritis and barely wants to play ball anymore. What can I do?

Weight managment and other solutions to deal with your dog's arthritis.

Counteract Counter Surfing

Scavenging food off counters and tables—aka counter surfing—is a common problem with dogs (especially big dogs) and cats.

Multiples for Man's Best Friend

You take a good multivitamin—and so should your pet. Choose from these four.

Read All About It

This section delves deep into the heart of the matter. Click below to read in-depth investigations, article features, cover stories, and the inspirational journeys of others facing this health challenge.

Q. My 8-year-old dachshund, Pepper, has cloudy eyes but she seems to see fine. Is it cataracts?

Protect your pooch’s eyes against eye damage.

Pretty Healthy Bird

Unlock the vital nutrients in your feathered friend’s birdseed.

Is Your Pet a Toxic Dumping Ground?

Reduce your pet’s toxic load with pet-friendly household choices.

Take a Bite out of Plaque

Taking care of your dog’s teeth is an essential part of caring for his health.

Furry Friend Fare: Rethink the way you feed four-legged family members

Give the same care and attention to your pet’s food as you do to your own, and both you and your pet will reap the benefits.

Ask Daisy

Probiotics may help your pet’s digestive system as well as your own.

Creature Comforts—Kick Your Dog’s Cancer

The best remedy for dogs suffering from cancer is a combination of complementary therapies and conventional treatments.

Natural Radiance—Beauty without cruelty

How do you know if your beauty products have been tested on animals?

Creature Comforts—Bodywork for Pets

Whether it’s massage, acupuncture, chiropractic, or craniosacral, bodywork helps pets heal—with impressive results.

Creature Comforts—Out of the Bag

Support your pet’s inner predator—even with commercial chow.

Creature Comforts—Fido’s Best Friend in the End

Pet hospice offers new choices in end-of-life care for pets.

Creature Comforts—What’s Itching Fluffy?

Figuring out what’s gotten under your pet’s skin begins with what’s going on inside.

When Pets Go Natural

A dog, a cat and a cockatoo: Three companion animals’ adventures with alternative therapies.

A Dog’s Life Just Got Better

Hemp collars. Herbal eyewash. Beef tartare. Our guide to the best natural products for your pets.

Balancing Act—If Animals Could Talk…

A houseful of cranky pets prompts a call to ananimal communicator.

On The Edge—Is Schizophrenia Hiding in Your Cat Box?

A new study reviews the mounting evidence

Alternative Pet Care

Curing your animal’s creaky joints

Ask The Doctor

Everyone can use good advice. Below, we've gathered top queries and answers for you. Don't see the answer to your question? Email us and our team of experts with respond!

How can we help as our dog mourns his four-legged friend?

A pet's death is hard on the family, and could be just as hard for another dog. Keep him in good spirits naturally.

Q. My 12-year-old Boston terrier was just diagnosed with Cushing's.

Natural treatments for Cushing's disease.

Q. My kitty’s poop stinks up the whole house. Is there something wrong?

Rachael Feigenbaum, VMD offers tips to get your cat's digestion back on track.

Q. Help! My cat has stopped using her litter box.

Simple tips for helping your kitty or cat use the litter box.

Q. My dog Charlie eats grass to make himself throw up. Is this healthy? What can I do?

Your dog’s grazing is normal—unless it’s highly frequent or accompanied with vomiting.

Dear Daisy

Daisy gives solutions for a doggy ear problem.

Creature Comforts—Spoiled Dog Barkery

Dog treats made with healthy ingredients including flaxseed, olive oil, and whole grains.

Practitioner’s Corner—About Pets

About Pets: Stress relief, help for hearts, and more.

Practitioner’s Corner—About Pets: Stress Relief

About Pets: Herbal stress relief for dogs and cats

Practitioner’s Corner—About Pets: Diet for cancer prevention

About Pets: Diet for cancer prevention

Practitioner’s Corner—About Pets: Failing kidneys

About Pets: Help for failing kidneys.

Practitioner’s Corner—About Pets: Cloudy Eyes

About Pets: Keeping the liver clean and the eyes clear.

Practitioner’s Corner—About Pets: Alternative Treatments

About Pets: finding an alternative practitioner

Practitioner’s Corner—About Pets: Epileptic Seizures

About Pets: alternative treatments for epileptic seizures

Practitioner’s Corner—About Pets: Pain and Paralysis

About Pets: acupuncture and supplements for pain and paralysis

Practitioner’s Corner—About Pets: Feline Leukemia

About Pets: feline leukemia and immune boosters

Practitioner’s Corner—About Pets: Lyme Disease

About Pets: Lyme disease

Practitioner’s Corner—About Pets

About Pets: Lyme disease, leukemia, and more.

Practitioner’s Corner—About Pets: Anxiety and Allergies

About pets: Dog Anxiety and abandonment issues.

Practitioner’s Corner—About Pets: Diet and Nutrition

About pets: a longevity diet for cats and dogs.

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