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Shih Tzu dogs are known for being affectionate and sweet, and Shiva the pup is no exception! She loves her furmily very much, and still has a love of walks – even at 12 years old! However, this pup started experiencing constant coughing, which turned out to be tracheal collapse.
When little Shiva first started showing the signs, it was incredibly worrying for her family…
Shiva was like any other pup, enjoying the good life: plays, cuddles, and walks.
However, things took a bit of a turn when the symptoms of tracheal issues appeared. Shiva’s family noticed that playtime and walks were getting shorter. Often, they had to carry her home.
And most notable of all: a constant cough that simply would not stop! Worried about their precious girl, her pet parent searched high and low for something to help.
At first, Shiva’s family tried many different remedies with no luck. However, they came across NHV supplements and began giving little Shiva NHV Resp-Aid, our supplement for breathing support, right away!

Her single product RESP AID has contributed significantly in just 2 weeks to her feeling better. It is simply so beautiful and a gift from you, how she comes back to life.
Amazing! And what kind of changes did they see since starting NHV Resp-Aid?
Her constant and tormenting cough has significantly decreased. At night she sleeps through without coughing even once. I find that she has generally become fitter, asking me to play, how nice! Our walks are also getting longer and not just about her doing her business and then quickly going home.
NHV Resp-Aid is an all-natural, vet-approved formula with 9 herbal ingredients that support pets with deep coughs and shortness of breath. For example, coltsfoot acts as a natural expectorant, and ginger may help with circulation.
It’s taken twice daily, given directly by mouth with the dropper provided or by simply adding it to food.
Tracheal collapse in dogs can be common, especially in small breeds like Shih Tzus. We are thrilled that Shiva was able to find support for this tough condition and do it naturally!
I am incredibly happy and grateful that I did not give up searching. As they say, there is a herb for everything. We thank from the bottom of our hearts all those involved in NHV Natural PET, you are amazing!!!! Through you, the life of my beloved Shiva is extended..
The pleasure is all ours! In fact, it’s our mission to help pets just like Shiva.
If your precious pup has tracheal collapse or other health concerns, you can get personalized recommendations for natural care for your own fur baby. Just use the chat button below to get started.
collapsed trachea support
Resp-Aid, Lesstress, Turmeric & PetOmega 3
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3 month supply for a small to medium size
What is it?
NHV's all-natural, vet-formulated Tracheal Collapse Support bundle for pets helps relieve symptoms of tracheal collapse in dogs and other pets.
How does it work?
Why should I trust it?
NHV supplements are vet-formulated and vet-approved.
What is it?
NHV's all-natural, vet-formulated Tracheal Collapse Support bundle for pets helps relieve symptoms of tracheal collapse in dogs and other pets.
How does it work?
Why should I trust it?
NHV supplements are vet-formulated and vet-approved.
Tracheal Collapse Support for Pets
Tracheal collapse is an acquired, non-congenital disease. It can occur in the neck region, within the chest, where the trachea is located, or in both locations. The cartilage rings of the trachea (windpipe) are shaped like the letter C, lying on its back. A small membrane covers the top of the ring. The cartilage loses its rigidity, and the membrane stretches. For this reason, the rings may collapse, the windpipe flattened, and mild to severe obstruction of the airway may develop.
The cause is not well understood, but proposed theories include genetic factors such as breed, nutritional influences, neurologic problems, and degeneration of the tracheal cartilages.
Symptoms of Tracheal Collapse in Dogs and Cats
A Powerful Complete Kit
The herbs present in each of these formulations have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and help support the symptoms of pets suffering from a collapsed trachea, like shortness of breath, stress, discomfort, and inflammation caused by it.
Carefully chosen, each supplement works synergistically in your pet’s body to balance the immune system and support the respiratory and circulatory tracts that might be compromised due to this condition.
NHV’s Tracheal Collapse Support Kit is a vet-formulated bundle with 4 all-natural herbal blends designed to support a pet suffering from collapsed trachea. NHV’s Resp-Aid, NHV’s Lesstress, NHV’s Turmeric, and NHV’s PetOmega 3 are combined in this bundle to help relieve symptoms of tracheal collapse and balance your pet’s immune system.
If you have questions about holistic remedies, you can ask an expert at NHV because we want your pet to get healthy naturally.
Select your pet's weight to determine the correct dose.
Resp-Aid: Resp-Aid is an anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, and healing formulation that helps with upper respiratory congestion helps fight infection and relieves shortness of breath. As tracheal collapse is an anatomic issue Resp Aid can be helpful to help the lungs and trachea that are in distress in this situation.
Coltsfoot — Helps to control coughing and is a natural expectorant.
Ginger — Relieves discomfort and stimulates circulation.
Horehound — Relieves spasms and aids with cough and mucus
Licorice — A fast-acting versatile herb that helps support many respiratory ailments.
Lobelia — A potent herb that causes the immediate relaxation and expansion of the respiratory system allowing oxygenated blood to flow freely.
Marshmallow — Helps control bacterial infections and soothes irritated tissues
Mullein — Soothes and lubricates tissue
Myrrh — A stimulant that relieves spasms, inflammation, and digestive upset.
Plantain — An expectorant that soothes and lubricates internal mucous membranes.
Lesstress: As some pets can benefit from the use of relaxants during periods of excitement, since excitement may result in severe respiratory distress. Lesstress, a natural herbal formulation designed to calm and relax a pet, can be helpful. It is an herbal formulation that acts on the nervous and immune systems, calming anxiety.
Chamomile – Has analgesic and sedative properties.
Passionflower – Contains alkaloids and flavonoids, two effective sedatives.
Lemon Balm – A relaxing tonic with a sedating effect.
Reishi – A herb with sedative properties that boosts heart and liver function and stimulates the immune system.
Eleuthero – A tonic with a modulating effect on your dog’s major stress axis including the pituitary glands, the hypothalamus, and the adrenal glands. It also helps dogs develop a healthy resistance to stress.
Echinacea Angustifolia – Contains powerful immune-stimulating properties.
Turmeric: Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties and may be used to help reduce the inflammation of the lining of the trachea.
Curcumin - Studies have shown turmeric to be an excellent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, anticoagulant, antiseptic, astringent, helps with liver function, bile production and externally for wound healing
PetOmega 3: A daily supplement to enhance overall health and wellbeing. Omega-3 fatty acids will be helpful in supporting cardiac health and his lungs that may be affected by the collapsed trachea.
Fish Oil (Anchovy and Sardine) and Cod Liver Oil - The Eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils and they help support heart function and immune system as well as reduce inflammation.
Tracheal Collapse Support for Pets
Tracheal collapse is an acquired, non-congenital disease. It can occur in the neck region, within the chest, where the trachea is located, or in both locations. The cartilage rings of the trachea (windpipe) are shaped like the letter C, lying on its back. A small membrane covers the top of the ring. The cartilage loses its rigidity, and the membrane stretches. For this reason, the rings may collapse, the windpipe flattened, and mild to severe obstruction of the airway may develop.
The cause is not well understood, but proposed theories include genetic factors such as breed, nutritional influences, neurologic problems, and degeneration of the tracheal cartilages.
Symptoms of Tracheal Collapse in Dogs and Cats
A Powerful Complete Kit
The herbs present in each of these formulations have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and help support the symptoms of pets suffering from a collapsed trachea, like shortness of breath, stress, discomfort, and inflammation caused by it.
Carefully chosen, each supplement works synergistically in your pet’s body to balance the immune system and support the respiratory and circulatory tracts that might be compromised due to this condition.
NHV’s Tracheal Collapse Support Kit is a vet-formulated bundle with 4 all-natural herbal blends designed to support a pet suffering from collapsed trachea. NHV’s Resp-Aid, NHV’s Lesstress, NHV’s Turmeric, and NHV’s PetOmega 3 are combined in this bundle to help relieve symptoms of tracheal collapse and balance your pet’s immune system.
If you have questions about holistic remedies, you can ask an expert at NHV because we want your pet to get healthy naturally.
Select your pet's weight to determine the correct dose.
Resp-Aid: Resp-Aid is an anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, and healing formulation that helps with upper respiratory congestion helps fight infection and relieves shortness of breath. As tracheal collapse is an anatomic issue Resp Aid can be helpful to help the lungs and trachea that are in distress in this situation.
Coltsfoot — Helps to control coughing and is a natural expectorant.
Ginger — Relieves discomfort and stimulates circulation.
Horehound — Relieves spasms and aids with cough and mucus
Licorice — A fast-acting versatile herb that helps support many respiratory ailments.
Lobelia — A potent herb that causes the immediate relaxation and expansion of the respiratory system allowing oxygenated blood to flow freely.
Marshmallow — Helps control bacterial infections and soothes irritated tissues
Mullein — Soothes and lubricates tissue
Myrrh — A stimulant that relieves spasms, inflammation, and digestive upset.
Plantain — An expectorant that soothes and lubricates internal mucous membranes.
Lesstress: As some pets can benefit from the use of relaxants during periods of excitement, since excitement may result in severe respiratory distress. Lesstress, a natural herbal formulation designed to calm and relax a pet, can be helpful. It is an herbal formulation that acts on the nervous and immune systems, calming anxiety.
Chamomile – Has analgesic and sedative properties.
Passionflower – Contains alkaloids and flavonoids, two effective sedatives.
Lemon Balm – A relaxing tonic with a sedating effect.
Reishi – A herb with sedative properties that boosts heart and liver function and stimulates the immune system.
Eleuthero – A tonic with a modulating effect on your dog’s major stress axis including the pituitary glands, the hypothalamus, and the adrenal glands. It also helps dogs develop a healthy resistance to stress.
Echinacea Angustifolia – Contains powerful immune-stimulating properties.
Turmeric: Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties and may be used to help reduce the inflammation of the lining of the trachea.
Curcumin - Studies have shown turmeric to be an excellent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, anticoagulant, antiseptic, astringent, helps with liver function, bile production and externally for wound healing
PetOmega 3: A daily supplement to enhance overall health and wellbeing. Omega-3 fatty acids will be helpful in supporting cardiac health and his lungs that may be affected by the collapsed trachea.
Fish Oil (Anchovy and Sardine) and Cod Liver Oil - The Eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils and they help support heart function and immune system as well as reduce inflammation.
Sweet Potato Chips
Sweet potato for dogs and cats is a healthier treat alternative
buy 2 and save $3
Give your fur baby 2-3 pieces per day as a treat
What Is It?
Single-ingredient dehydrated treat that’s 100% natural, tasty, and wholesome.
What Makes It Great?
Why Should I Trust It?
Vet-formulated and made in small batches by a professional chef with local, sustainable ingredients.
What Is It?
Single-ingredient dehydrated treat that’s 100% natural, tasty, and wholesome.
What Makes It Great?
Why Should I Trust It?
Vet-formulated and made in small batches by a professional chef with local, sustainable ingredients.
What better way to tell your fur kiddo “I love you” than by giving them a treat that’s also good for them? Handcrafted in Canada by a professional chef, our sweet potato chips are a single-ingredient dehydrated treat that’s 100% natural, tasty, and wholesome. Show your love with natural treats made from sweet potato for dogs and cats, and you will have them begging for more!
Need a wholesome treat for your little one that’s low in calories and high in nutrition? NHV’s sweet potato chips will be the pawfect addition!
With NHV’s sweet potato for dogs and cats, snacktime can be as wholesome as it is exciting. And as a single-ingredient pet chip, fur kiddos with sensitive tummies or dietary restrictions can enjoy them too as it is grain-free and gluten-free. There are also no artificial flavorings, preservatives, colors, or fillers - just one single ingredient - sweet potatoes!
Sweet potato for dogs and cats can be considered a superfood, meaning that it naturally offers multiple benefits from a single source!
For starters, sweet potato is high in soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber may lower cholesterol and balance glucose levels, while insoluble fibers help keep pets regular and their guts healthy.
Sweet potatoes also offer a diverse range of phytonutrients (nutrients that naturally occur in plants). For example, its iconic orange-yellow color comes from beta-carotenes, which are pigments that may help promote healthy eyes, skin, and joints.
Sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamins A and C, and the minerals manganese and copper, which are essential nutrients for pets.
As part of our commitment to reducing our environmental impact, we’ve partnered with suppliers to turn rescued sweet potatoes into delicious and nutritious pet chews.
What are rescued sweet potatoes? Slightly misshapen or discolored produce often gets left to rot because people don’t tend to purchase them despite the fact that they are every bit as nutritious as their perfect-looking counterparts! By embracing these natural variations, we provide pets with tasty snacks while doing our part to reduce the carbon footprint and water waste.
NHV Sweet Potato treats are lovingly made in small batches by a professional chef in British Columbia, Canada, a region known for its amazing nature. Each piece is carefully prepared for quality and flavor, as we believe in the best for our furry friends!
100% Sweet Potato: Naturally preserved through dehydration - No artificial flavors, preservatives, colors, or additives
Treats should comprise no more than 10% of your pet’s daily caloric intake. Always provide fresh water, and supervise your pet while giving treats. Store in a cool dry place.
What better way to tell your fur kiddo “I love you” than by giving them a treat that’s also good for them? Handcrafted in Canada by a professional chef, our sweet potato chips are a single-ingredient dehydrated treat that’s 100% natural, tasty, and wholesome. Show your love with natural treats made from sweet potato for dogs and cats, and you will have them begging for more!
Need a wholesome treat for your little one that’s low in calories and high in nutrition? NHV’s sweet potato chips will be the pawfect addition!
With NHV’s sweet potato for dogs and cats, snacktime can be as wholesome as it is exciting. And as a single-ingredient pet chip, fur kiddos with sensitive tummies or dietary restrictions can enjoy them too as it is grain-free and gluten-free. There are also no artificial flavorings, preservatives, colors, or fillers - just one single ingredient - sweet potatoes!
Sweet potato for dogs and cats can be considered a superfood, meaning that it naturally offers multiple benefits from a single source!
For starters, sweet potato is high in soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber may lower cholesterol and balance glucose levels, while insoluble fibers help keep pets regular and their guts healthy.
Sweet potatoes also offer a diverse range of phytonutrients (nutrients that naturally occur in plants). For example, its iconic orange-yellow color comes from beta-carotenes, which are pigments that may help promote healthy eyes, skin, and joints.
Sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamins A and C, and the minerals manganese and copper, which are essential nutrients for pets.
As part of our commitment to reducing our environmental impact, we’ve partnered with suppliers to turn rescued sweet potatoes into delicious and nutritious pet chews.
What are rescued sweet potatoes? Slightly misshapen or discolored produce often gets left to rot because people don’t tend to purchase them despite the fact that they are every bit as nutritious as their perfect-looking counterparts! By embracing these natural variations, we provide pets with tasty snacks while doing our part to reduce the carbon footprint and water waste.
NHV Sweet Potato treats are lovingly made in small batches by a professional chef in British Columbia, Canada, a region known for its amazing nature. Each piece is carefully prepared for quality and flavor, as we believe in the best for our furry friends!
100% Sweet Potato: Naturally preserved through dehydration - No artificial flavors, preservatives, colors, or additives
Treats should comprise no more than 10% of your pet’s daily caloric intake. Always provide fresh water, and supervise your pet while giving treats. Store in a cool dry place.
Peanut Butter and Banana Cookies
Wholesome Dog Treats
Give your fur baby 1-6 pieces per day as a treat
What Is It?
NHV's Nutty Paw-Nanas Cookies are tasty treats for dogs made from 100% natural ingredients.
What Makes It Great?
Why Should I Trust It?
Vet-formulated and expertly crafted for quality, nutrition, and taste.
What Is It?
NHV's Nutty Paw-Nanas Cookies are tasty treats for dogs made from 100% natural ingredients.
What Makes It Great?
Why Should I Trust It?
Vet-formulated and expertly crafted for quality, nutrition, and taste.
Looking for a treat that’s as pure and wholesome as your pet? You’ve found it! Nutty Paw-Nanas are made from 100% natural ingredients. Your dog will go bananas over the taste, and you’ll go nuts over their health benefits.
Fillers, artificial flavors, chemicals with names too long to pronounce - going down the dog treat aisle was driving us crazy! Where are the wholesome dog treats?
Our solution? Nutty Paw-Nanas. Made with only natural ingredients, these gluten-free bites of joy have ingredients that are not only healthy - you can even pronounce their names!
Peanut butter, egg, banana, rice flour, and chickpea flour. No, these aren’t just our grocery list for the health food store; they’re the ingredients of Nutty Paw-Nanas!
Peanut butter, eggs, and chickpea flour offer excellent protein for pups, helping to build muscles and keep them strong. Eggs and peanut butter also offer healthy fats for energy and skin and coat health.
For gut health, chickpea flour and banana offer fiber, helping to keep tummies happy and gut flora fed.
With each ingredient packed with nutrients and healthy energy, it’s an excellent treat for active pups, young or old, who need vitamins and minerals for bone, skin and coat, and digestive wellness.
What are rescued fruits and vegetables? We save imperfect-looking fruits that are rejected by grocery stores due to their strict visual standards. Despite being just as nutritious, this means that lots of fruit and vegetables will go to waste. Giving these fruit and veg new life, we created Nutty Paw-Nanas, a treat that’s good for the Earth and your pup.
Each batch of our Nutty Paw-Nanas are made with love by an expert chef. Each piece is expertly crafted for quality, nutrition, and taste you can trust. Plus, our eggs are sourced locally to where they’re made, so they’re fresh, wholesome, and environmentally conscious. Your pup will sit, shake, and beg for more!
Eggs: Protein-packed and supports muscle growth and shiny coats.
Bananas: Rich in potassium, good for promoting heart health, and fiber for aiding digestion.
Rice Flour: A gentle, gluten-free energy source for sensitive tummies.
Eggs: Provides a healthy source of protein for building and maintaining muscles.
Chickpea Flour: A nutritious, gluten-free option made from whole chickpeas. Contains fiber for healthy digestion and protein for building muscles.
Peanut Butter: A tasty, healthy treat full of healthy fats and vitamins that dogs love.
Contains no artificial flavors, preservatives, colors, or additives
Treats should comprise no more than 10% of your pet’s daily caloric intake. Always provide fresh water, and supervise your pet while giving treats. Store in a cool dry place.
Looking for a treat that’s as pure and wholesome as your pet? You’ve found it! Nutty Paw-Nanas are made from 100% natural ingredients. Your dog will go bananas over the taste, and you’ll go nuts over their health benefits.
Fillers, artificial flavors, chemicals with names too long to pronounce - going down the dog treat aisle was driving us crazy! Where are the wholesome dog treats?
Our solution? Nutty Paw-Nanas. Made with only natural ingredients, these gluten-free bites of joy have ingredients that are not only healthy - you can even pronounce their names!
Peanut butter, egg, banana, rice flour, and chickpea flour. No, these aren’t just our grocery list for the health food store; they’re the ingredients of Nutty Paw-Nanas!
Peanut butter, eggs, and chickpea flour offer excellent protein for pups, helping to build muscles and keep them strong. Eggs and peanut butter also offer healthy fats for energy and skin and coat health.
For gut health, chickpea flour and banana offer fiber, helping to keep tummies happy and gut flora fed.
With each ingredient packed with nutrients and healthy energy, it’s an excellent treat for active pups, young or old, who need vitamins and minerals for bone, skin and coat, and digestive wellness.
What are rescued fruits and vegetables? We save imperfect-looking fruits that are rejected by grocery stores due to their strict visual standards. Despite being just as nutritious, this means that lots of fruit and vegetables will go to waste. Giving these fruit and veg new life, we created Nutty Paw-Nanas, a treat that’s good for the Earth and your pup.
Each batch of our Nutty Paw-Nanas are made with love by an expert chef. Each piece is expertly crafted for quality, nutrition, and taste you can trust. Plus, our eggs are sourced locally to where they’re made, so they’re fresh, wholesome, and environmentally conscious. Your pup will sit, shake, and beg for more!
Eggs: Protein-packed and supports muscle growth and shiny coats.
Bananas: Rich in potassium, good for promoting heart health, and fiber for aiding digestion.
Rice Flour: A gentle, gluten-free energy source for sensitive tummies.
Eggs: Provides a healthy source of protein for building and maintaining muscles.
Chickpea Flour: A nutritious, gluten-free option made from whole chickpeas. Contains fiber for healthy digestion and protein for building muscles.
Peanut Butter: A tasty, healthy treat full of healthy fats and vitamins that dogs love.
Contains no artificial flavors, preservatives, colors, or additives
Treats should comprise no more than 10% of your pet’s daily caloric intake. Always provide fresh water, and supervise your pet while giving treats. Store in a cool dry place.
Published: September 24, 2025