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Animals & Pets: Holistic Comfort Care

Comfort care for dogs, cats and horses: emergency warning signs, how to spot hidden pain, what research shows about magnetic and far-infrared pet products, and how veterinary care, chiropractic, acupuncture, supplements, massage and home changes fit together — including which human products are poisonous to pets.

Get your animal to a veterinarian right away — your own vet or the nearest emergency animal hospital — for any of these signs: difficulty breathing or shortness of breath; collapse; white, pale, blue or purple gums; loss of consciousness; a seizure happening now, a seizure lasting longer than 2–3 minutes, or more than one seizure in 24 hours; a swollen or bloated belly or retching that brings nothing up; straining to urinate; severe pain or being unable to stand or walk; wounds, active bleeding or an animal attack; or any trauma, such as being hit by a car or falling (Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital).

Dogs: a bloated belly with unproductive retching can be bloat (gastric dilatation-volvulus), which comes on suddenly, is life-threatening, and is fatal without medical and surgical treatment. Large, deep-chested dogs are most at risk (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center).

Cats: straining in the litter box and passing little or no urine can mean a blocked urethra. It is a true emergency — the time from complete blockage to death may be less than 24 to 48 hours — and male cats are at greater risk (Cornell Feline Health Center).

Suspected poisoning? Call your veterinarian, an emergency animal hospital or an animal poison control center right away: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 1-855-764-7661. Both charge a fee and are open 24 hours a day (FDA). Don’t make your pet vomit unless you are told to (Cornell Feline Health Center).

No pad, collar, blanket, herb or supplement replaces this care.

Why this guide exists

Many MBHA members ask the same questions about their animals that they ask about their own health: Is my old dog hurting? Would acupuncture or massage help? Is this supplement safe? Do magnetic and far-infrared pads do anything? This guide, for people caring for dogs, cats and horses, gives a fair picture of the evidence without judging anyone’s choices, and helps you work as a team with your veterinarian.

If you ride or work around horses, our Horses & Health guide covers rider safety and therapeutic riding for people. This guide covers comfort care for the animals themselves, and keeps horse detail brief.

Animals hide pain

Because dogs can’t tell us in words that they hurt, owners need to read their nonverbal cues, and changes often come on gradually (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center). Signs of pain in dogs can include (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center):

  • stiffness, limping, or trouble sitting, climbing stairs or getting up;
  • restlessness and pacing, or unusual tiredness and reluctance to exercise;
  • whimpering or groaning, hiding, seeking more attention, or snapping when touched;
  • licking one spot, panting at rest, a lower appetite, poor sleep, or accidents in the house.

Cats can hide pain very well. Osteoarthritis in cats may show up as weight loss, less appetite, less activity, grumpiness, less grooming, going outside the litter box and not jumping as easily — limping is less common (FDA). Your notes, photos and videos from home can help your veterinarian, because fear in the clinic can mask pain (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center, FDA).

Magnetic and far-infrared products for animals: what research shows

Magnetic collars, pet pads, horse blankets and wraps, and far-infrared quilts and comforters are sold for animals as well as people. Several MBHA members describe their experiences with them in the testimonials below. Here is what we found in the published research:

  • Magnetic leg wraps in horses. In a randomized trial in 6 healthy horses, a commercially available magnetic wrap worn for 48 hours did not increase blood flow to the leg under the wrap compared with a control wrap (Steyn et al., JAVMA, 2000).
  • Magnetic blankets in horses. In a blinded, placebo-controlled crossover study of 10 healthy horses, a blanket with active static magnets made no difference to back muscle blood flow, skin temperature, sensitivity to pressure or behavior compared with a blanket with dummy magnets. Skin temperature rose by the same amount under both blankets (Edner et al., Equine Veterinary Journal, 2015).
  • Magnetic collars in dogs with arthritis. In a small blinded crossover study of 16 dogs, owners reported less pain, and less interference of pain with daily function, while their dogs wore a collar with a static magnet than while they wore a placebo collar. Quality-of-life scores didn’t change. The authors called the study preliminary and said larger studies are needed (Picton et al., JAVMA, 2024).
  • The bigger picture. A systematic review of electrotherapies in horses, dogs and cats from 1980 to 2020 found only 4 papers on static magnets. It concluded that current evidence is not sufficient to support the clinical effects of these therapies for any condition in horses, dogs or cats (Hyytiäinen et al., Animals, 2022).
  • Far-infrared blankets, quilts and pads. We found little research on these products in horses, dogs or cats.

Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is different from the static magnets in pads and collars. The same review found PEMF results suggestive enough to call for more high-quality research (Hyytiäinen et al., Animals, 2022). Our Magnet Therapy guide explains the research in people and how to keep magnets safely away from children and implanted medical devices.

“But I can see the difference”

That experience deserves respect — and it helps to know one more piece of research. In dogs with arthritis that received only a placebo in a drug trial, owners judged their dog’s lameness to have improved about 40% of the time, and veterinarians did so about 45% of the time. Yet measurements on a force plate showed that most of those dogs’ gait hadn’t changed. The researchers called this a caregiver placebo effect (Conzemius & Evans, JAVMA, 2012). Similarly, in a trial for dogs afraid of fireworks, owners reported improvement in both the remedy group and the placebo group, with no difference between them (Cracknell & Mills, Veterinary Journal, 2008).

None of this means a calm dog or a comfortable cat isn’t real. It means a product’s effect is hard to judge by eye — so keep notes, keep your veterinarian in the loop, and never let a product delay care.

Side by side

Six approaches compared

For every condition we look at the same six approaches: what each involves, what it typically costs, and what a patient can realistically expect.

ApproachWhat it involves Estimated costWhat to expect
Conventional medicine (AMA) A veterinary exam and diagnosis, then treatment matched to it: FDA-approved pain medicines for the species, weight and exercise plans, physical rehabilitation, joint injections or surgery where needed, and emergency care. Cost estimate being researched. The only approach that can diagnose what is wrong. FDA-approved pain medicines for dogs and cats have been shown safe and effective in that species when used as labeled.
Chiropractic Animal chiropractic (spinal manipulation and mobilization), most studied in horses. Look for a licensed professional with extensive postgraduate training who works with your veterinarian. Cost estimate being researched. Limited evidence: horse studies show some changes in back flexibility and in how riders rate their horses’ work, but mixed results for back pain.
Acupuncture Veterinary acupuncture, sometimes with electrical stimulation, usually as one part of a pain-management plan. Cost estimate being researched. Owners may see their animals as more comfortable, but reviews find the evidence weak; it isn’t recommended as the only pain treatment for dogs with chronic pain.
Herbal medicine Joint supplements such as omega-3 fish oil, chosen with your vet. Many herbs, essential oils, human supplements and human medicines are toxic to pets. Cost estimate being researched. Omega-3s have the best evidence for arthritis pain in dogs and cats. Never give your pet a human product without your veterinarian’s OK.
Massage therapy Animal massage and stretching, often as part of a rehabilitation plan. Cost estimate being researched. Many animals enjoy it, but research is too limited and mixed to define its clinical benefits. Stop if your animal shows signs of pain.
MBHA Wellness Coach An MBHA Wellness Coach helps you, the owner, with the daily routine: weight and exercise, comfortable bedding and home changes for older pets, enrichment, a poison-safe home and a plan for storms and fireworks. Cost estimate being researched. Practical changes that support your vet’s plan. A coach doesn’t give veterinary advice.

Approach 1 of 6

Conventional medicine (AMA)

Your veterinarian is the center of your animal’s care. Only a veterinarian can diagnose what is wrong, and they know your pet’s medical history (FDA). If you’d like to add complementary therapies, an expert in animal poisoning advises getting a thorough medical workup and correct diagnosis first, then a referral to a veterinarian trained in alternative medicine (Means, Veterinary Clinics of North America, 2002).

Care for arthritis and long-term pain

Osteoarthritis has no cure, but its progression can be slowed and pain managed. For dogs, treatment may combine weight control, low-impact activity such as leash walks or swimming, non-slip rugs and ramps, physical rehabilitation (including acupuncture and laser therapy), pain medicines, joint supplements, joint injections and, for some underlying problems, surgery (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center). Options include:

  • NSAIDs for dogs. Several are FDA-approved to control arthritis pain and inflammation in dogs, all by prescription only. Dogs on them long-term should have blood tests before starting and regularly afterward. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, black or bloody stool, less appetite or activity, or yellow gums or eyes, and call your vet if you see them (FDA).
  • Cats are different. No NSAID is approved for long-term use in cats, which are especially sensitive to their side effects (FDA). A monoclonal antibody injection, Solensia, is approved to treat arthritis pain in cats (FDA).
  • Monoclonal antibodies for dogs. Librela is a monthly injection that targets nerve growth factor, a driver of arthritis pain (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center). FDA approved it in 2023 as safe and effective for arthritis pain in dogs. In 2024 FDA told veterinarians about reported side effects, including wobbliness, seizures, other nerve problems, incontinence, and increased thirst and urination, sometimes ending in death or euthanasia (FDA letter to veterinarians, 2024). Ask your vet about benefits and risks, and report any problem.

Never reach for your own medicine cabinet

Human pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen may not be safe for dogs, which can process them differently, and cats are even more vulnerable. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is fatal to cats. Don’t give any medication to your pet — including a leftover prescription from another pet — until you talk to your veterinarian (FDA).

Cost

Cost estimate being researched.

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Chiropractic

Equine veterinarians who do chiropractic are often asked to treat sound horses to improve performance and to address back and neck pain (Lorello et al., Equine Veterinary Journal, 2025). Supporters, writing in a veterinary journal, say it should be offered only by licensed health care professionals who have completed extensive postgraduate training (Rivera & LoGiudice, Veterinary Clinics of North America, 2025). (According to their disclosure, both authors teach at, and one co-owns, a private school.)

What the research shows

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Cost

Cost estimate being researched.

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Acupuncture

Veterinary acupuncture places fine needles at specific points, sometimes with a mild electric current (electroacupuncture). Research on how it works suggests it can increase the release of the body’s own pain-relieving substances and reduce the release of substances that cause pain, and electroacupuncture is considered the most effective form for pain (Dewey & Xie, Open Veterinary Journal, 2021).

What the research shows

The fairest summary: acupuncture may be a reasonable add-on to your veterinarian’s pain plan, not a replacement for it. After a full workup and diagnosis, ask to be referred to a veterinarian trained in alternative medicine (Means, Veterinary Clinics of North America, 2002).

Cost

Cost estimate being researched.

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Herbal medicine

This is the approach where good intentions can do the most harm. Never give your pet a human supplement, herb, essential oil or medicine without your veterinarian’s OK. Medicine meant for people or for another pet can be harmful unless your veterinarian directs it (FDA).

Known dangers

  • Xylitol, a sweetener also called birch sugar, is found in sugar-free gum, candy and nut butters, toothpaste, liquid medicines and some dietary supplements such as fiber gummies and sleep aids. In dogs, signs can start within 20 minutes and include vomiting, weakness, collapse, seizures and liver failure; it can kill a dog (FDA).
  • Garlic, onions, grapes and raisins, macadamia nuts, chocolate and caffeine are among the foods FDA lists as hazardous to pets (FDA).
  • Vitamin D supplements from a household member can poison a dog, and too much vitamin D can lead to kidney failure and death (FDA). Cornell lists dietary supplements (vitamins) among common causes of poisoning in cats (Cornell Feline Health Center).
  • Tea tree oil. In 443 dogs and cats poisoned by undiluted tea tree oil — usually applied on purpose by their owners — signs included drooling, lethargy, weakness, wobbliness and tremors lasting up to three days. Young and small cats were at greatest risk of serious illness (Khan et al., JAVMA, 2014).
  • Stimulant herbal supplements. Dogs that ate a human herbal supplement containing guarana and ma huang (ephedra) developed hyperactivity, tremors, seizures and a racing heart; 17% died or were euthanized (Ooms et al., JAVMA, 2001).
  • Plants. True lilies and daylilies are so toxic to cats that a little pollen licked from the fur or water from a vase can cause fatal kidney failure in under three days (FDA). Aloe vera, foxglove, oleander, sago palm and many other plants can also be dangerous to pets (FDA).

Herbal products can also be contaminated or mislabeled, and some Chinese herbal products have been found to contain drug ingredients not listed on the label (Means, Veterinary Clinics of North America, 2002). Some herbal remedies should never be used in animals, and interactions with conventional medicines are a concern (Poppenga, Clinical Techniques in Small Animal Practice, 2002).

Joint supplements: what the evidence shows

Ask your veterinarian which product and amount suit your pet. This guide gives no doses.

Cost

Cost estimate being researched.

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Massage therapy

Animal massage and stretching are used for sport horses, working dogs and older pets. Many animals enjoy gentle touch, and a calm session can be a lovely way to spend time together.

What the research shows

A systematic review of massage and stretching in cats, dogs and horses found only 11 eligible studies, most with a high risk of bias. Two of the three moderate-risk studies found a lower heart rate after massage, but results varied widely, and the evidence was not strong enough to define the clinical benefits (Bergh et al., Animals, 2022). Combined acupuncture and manual therapy was followed by owner-reported short-term gains in comfort and mobility in one study without a placebo group (Lane & Hill, Canadian Veterinary Journal, 2016).

Doing it safely

  • Get a diagnosis before massaging a sore area: pain, limping or a change in behavior needs a veterinarian first (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center).
  • Watch your animal. Flattened ears, grimacing, uncharacteristic growling or snapping, or reacting badly to touch can be signs of pain (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center). Stop and tell your vet.
  • Go slowly with tools such as rollers, and let the animal sniff them first — as one therapist describes in the testimonials below.
  • Ask any animal massage therapist about their training and whether they work with your vet.

Cost

Cost estimate being researched.

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MBHA Wellness Coach

An MBHA Wellness Coach works with you, the owner, not with your animal, and doesn’t give veterinary advice. A coach can help you turn your veterinarian’s plan into daily habits that stick.

Weight and exercise

Extra weight is linked to arthritis, diabetes, heart and breathing problems, kidney disease and shorter lives in pets, and weight loss in pets has been shown to ease arthritis and, in dogs, lengthen life (FDA). Your vet can score your pet’s body condition and set a target weight and calorie plan. Measure food carefully, keep treats to about 10% of daily calories, weigh your dog at least every two weeks, and build up low-impact exercise such as walking or swimming gradually (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center).

Comfort for older pets

Enrichment and a calmer home

Stress seems to play a part in a common painful bladder condition in cats. Enrichment — a safe, clean place to urinate, climbing posts and toys to chase — can make flare-ups milder and less frequent, and Cornell suggests one more litter box than the number of cats (Cornell Feline Health Center). For anxious dogs, predictable routines, a crate the dog already likes, and a plan for surprises help (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center). See Storms, fireworks and fear below.

A coach can also walk through your home with you using the checklist in Poison-proofing your home below.

Cost

Cost estimate being researched.

Another approach

Storms, fireworks and fear

Several of our members’ stories involve dogs frightened by thunder and fireworks. Fear of sounds is real distress: a sound-sensitive dog doesn’t recover from the first scare and keeps showing signs of distress. Signs of anxiety in dogs can include shaking, panting, drooling, whining, excessive barking and destructive behavior (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center).

  • Talk to your veterinarian. Anxiety in dogs often has something else behind it, and medicines can help while you work on behavior; a Cornell behavior expert advises seeing your vet rather than buying an over-the-counter supplement or internet remedy (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center).
  • Prescription help exists. In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial on New Year’s Eve, owners rated the effect as excellent or good for 72% of dogs given a dexmedetomidine gel, compared with 37% given a placebo (Korpivaara et al., Veterinary Record, 2017).
  • Build a plan. Keep routines predictable, crate-train ahead of time so the crate is a safe spot, and plan where your dog will go when frightening things happen. Work with a trainer who uses positive reinforcement, and avoid harsh methods such as shock or pinch collars (Cornell Riney Canine Health Center).
  • Wraps and bandannas. A systematic review of pressure wraps found weak and limited evidence that they reduce signs of anxiety in dogs, though no side effects were reported (Mathis et al., Animals, 2024). We found little research on magnets for storm fear in dogs. If you use any wrap or bandanna, make sure it can’t tighten, and that nothing sewn into it can fall out and be chewed.

Another approach

Poison-proofing your home

Toxicity depends on the type of animal, how much it ate and, for plants, which part (FDA). If in doubt, call — see the numbers at the top of this guide.

Medicines and supplements

  • Nearly half of calls to the Pet Poison Helpline are about pets that swallowed medicines meant for people, and NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen top its list (FDA).
  • Store medicines in a secure place — counters, nightstands and shelves may not be out of reach, and pets can chew through child-safe containers. Keep pet and people medicines apart to avoid mix-ups (FDA).
  • Some medicated skin creams for people, such as those containing 5-fluorouracil, can be fatal to a pet that chews the tube (FDA).
  • Horse medicines are often flavored. Medicate horses where dogs and cats can’t reach, and don’t leave leftover dewormer paste on the ground (FDA).
  • Flea products for dogs can be dangerous, even life-threatening, for cats (FDA, Cornell Feline Health Center). Ask your vet which flea control suits each pet; our Insect Bites guide covers fleas and ticks for people.

Around the house and yard

  • Antifreeze, rat and mouse bait, insecticides, lawn fertilizers and weed killers, cocoa mulch, liquid potpourri, mothballs, household cleaners, pool chemicals and tobacco products including e-cigarettes (FDA).
  • Snack and cereal bags can suffocate a dog that gets its head stuck inside (FDA).

If it happens

Call your veterinarian immediately; if your vet isn’t available, call an emergency clinic or a poison hotline. Bring a sample or the label if you can, and don’t make your pet vomit unless you are told to (Cornell Feline Health Center). For a plant, bring it or a photo of it to the clinic (FDA).

In their own words

Wellness and lifestyle testimonials

Please read first. These are personal experiences, not veterinary advice. MBHA makes no medical claims and does not claim any product heals or cures. Animals can’t tell us when something is seriously wrong: limping, not eating, seizures, breathing trouble, wounds and sudden behavior changes need a veterinarian. Never give pets human supplements or medicines without your vet. Magnets and pads are not a substitute for veterinary care. Horse owners: see the research on magnetic horse blankets and wraps above, and our Horses guide for safety around horses.

Having used the far-infrared travel quilt for my horses, I tried it on my potbellied pig, Chance, who now weighs well over 70 pounds. It had rained for 24 hours and was very cold, so I let him in the house and put an ordinary blanket on him. He kept whining loudly and pacing the living room. Finally I put the travel quilt on him. He stood still, and two minutes later he lay down in the middle of the living room and stayed there, calm and happy, for more than three hours.

— Kelly

Our dog is terrified of thunder. She hears it long before we do, crawls into the bed and wants our attention right away. I put two small magnets in the pockets of a headband and fastened it around her neck like a collar. Within two minutes she calmed down, and two minutes after that she was off the bed and asleep on the floor. We’ve since made her a doggie bandanna with pockets for two magnets.

— Dan and Ann

Our dog Marika used to get so agitated in thunderstorms that we worried about her heart, and during fireworks she was terrified even with the stereo turned up. When storms were forecast one night, I folded three small magnets into a bandanna, making a band about two inches wide so they couldn’t fall out, and tied it around her neck. The storm hit hard at about 4 a.m., but she stayed calm. She came into our bedroom and lay quietly on the floor beside the bed. Before, we had to get up, hug her and talk to her, and nothing worked.

— Barb and Wayne

Our German Shepherd, Misty, had a close call with lightning years ago, and she shakes, whimpers and is scared to death when it storms. Putting my magnetic necklace around her neck calmed her. Now I wrap a few small magnets in a kerchief and tie it around her neck, and she comes and ‘asks’ for it during storms.

— Lucinda

I’m a retired veterinarian. My Border Collie is about 15 and has a back problem, and she sleeps on a magnetic pet pad. At first I didn’t think it made any difference. Then I took the pad away to wash the cover, got busy, and didn’t give it back for a couple of days. She could hardly walk to the door to go out. Now I make sure she’s never without it for more than a few hours.

— Bridget

When our magnetic mattress pad arrived, our little black cat was 20 years old, weighed 8 pounds and was dragging her hip. I guessed it was arthritis. She has always slept on our bed, and after two weeks on the new pad she stopped dragging her hip. I bought her a pet pad for her daytime naps, and she’s now approaching 22.

— Name withheld

One woman borrowed a pet pad because her show dog had hip dysplasia and had been in pain for about a year. The first night, the dog rolled over and slept on her bad hip. Within three days she was sitting sphinx-style, something she hadn’t done in a year.

— Katrina

My husband was visiting a client whose 15-year-old dog had stopped running up and down the stairs, stopped eating and no longer wagged his tail. The vet had tried several medications without success. They bought a magnetic pet pad, and Dudley lay on it all the time. In three days he was eating, running up and down the stairs and wagging his tail.

— Bonnie

My cousin had to give up her magnetic car-seat cushion to her three shelties and buy a second one for herself, because the dogs wouldn’t lie on anything else. All three are elderly, and they walk better, have more energy and don’t limp.

— Beth

My retired horse, Elvis, was so unsettled by a house being built near his pasture that he wouldn’t eat for a week. I cut a magnetic insole into strips, taped them under the crownpiece of his halter, and covered them with fleece. By that afternoon his eye was relaxed, and he ate his dinner without any drama. His worries still win once in a while, but now I can often walk up and pat him while he eats.

— Beth

I’m a trigger-point (myofascial) therapist for horses and dogs, and I use magnetic rollers with my clients. The key is to introduce them SLOWLY to a horse. First let him sniff them, then stand at his side and slowly spin one ball, then both. Run your hand slowly down his neck a few times, then alternate between your hand and the roller. With dogs, I let them sniff too, then have the owner roll over the sore area, usually the hips or low back, while I work on the head, neck and shoulders. Within five minutes the dog is usually relaxed enough for the rollers to go right on the fur.

— Sue

My sister and brother-in-law raise Samoyeds, and I’m always greeted by a white wall of fuzzy enthusiasm at the door. On one visit I had magnetic rollers ready in one hand. As each big fuzzy head came forward, I rolled them over the top of the head, around the muzzle and down each side. By the time I got up to the living room, all six dogs were lying on the rug in various stages of relaxation.

— Linda

My husband was given a 13-year-old Poodle to keep him company in his wheelchair. She came with almost no hair and could hardly climb the six-inch step into the house. We started her on a pet joint supplement her vet was happy with, and filtered water. She spends her days on his lap on a far-infrared comforter and her nights on the corner of his bed. Since September she has grown hair over her whole body and can run and jump onto the recliner.

— Sallie

Shared with first names only. Lightly edited for length and spelling.

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