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Chinese Pet Owners Turn to Traditional Chinese Medicine for Chronic Pet Illnesses
WHY IT MATTERS
This trend highlights the growing demand for alternative pet care options in China, with potential implications for the country's pet care industry and the role of TCM in modern veterinary medicine.
What happened
An increasing number of Chinese pet owners are seeking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to address chronic diseases and provide hospice care for their senior pets.
The hashtag #petTCM on social media has gained over five million views, reflecting a growing willingness to share TCM treatment experiences.
Pet owners are turning to TCM for its use of herbs, bee stings, and acupuncture to treat conditions such as severe arthritis in dogs like Iron Man, a seven-year-old border collie and golden retriever from Beijing.
PRIMARY SOURCES
More Chinese pet owners choose TCM for chronic pet illnesses using herbs, bee stings, acupuncture
South China Morning Post · Fran Lu · Discovery only; publisher copyright and subscription terms apply