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Chinese pet owners increasingly turn to TCM for animal health

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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is gaining popularity among pet owners in China for treating chronic illnesses and providing palliative care for aging animals. This trend is evidenced by the significant online engagement with the hashtag #petTCM, which has garnered millions of views. Owners are opting for TCM due to its perceived milder approach and fewer side effects compared to Western veterinary medicine, as illustrated by a case where a dog with gastrointestinal issues saw improvement with TCM after Western treatments proved ineffective. AI

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Chinese pet owners increasingly turn to TCM for animal health

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    More Chinese pet owners choose TCM for chronic pet illnesses using herbs, bee stings, acupuncture

    An increasing number of Chinese pet owners are turning to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to address chronic diseases and provide hospice care for their senior pets. On one social media platform, the hashtag #petTCM has amassed over five million views, reflecting a growing wil…

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