Preparing Your Senior Pet for Winter: Joint Pain & Stiffness
Pet Care Tips 3 mins readAs the temperature drops, senior pets may face more than just chilly air and the need for more cuddles. Cold weather can actually worsen joint pain in senior pets and make it harder for them to move around as easily. Conditions like arthritis and general stiffness may become more prominent, especially as pets age, leading...
Read MoreNHV Tails: Luna & Teddy’s Arthritis
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readAmy MartinMom to Teddy and Luna *Product reviews are solely the experience and opinion of the reviewer. Actual results may vary.
Read MoreVet Talks: Cat And Dog Eye Health – Glaucoma, Corneal Ulcers, Runny Eyes, And Uvetis
Vet Talks 4 min readLately, my holistic veterinary clinic in Virginia has been inundated with cats, dogs, and other animals having eye issues. ‘Great!’, I thought to myself, what an inspired time to give all you some information on at-home eye care for your pet, common eye health issues to look out for, tests your veterinarian may perform, and...
Read MoreDog Mammary Gland Cancer (Lady’s Story)
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readDealing with is an overwhelming experience for any pet parent. The stresses that pet parents endure are many and varied, from coping with our own human grief and anger to defending our choices with friends and family (who may or may not understand) to making life and death decisions for our beloved and trusting animals....
Read MoreDog Treats: Knowing What’s Safe And Nutritious
Pet Diet & Nutrition 2 min readOur pets are our family; they are our best friends, our companions, and our babies – we are after all pet parents. That’s why it’s still so shocking that the pet food and treats available on the market today can be downright dangerous. Last year (2014), Canada’s CBC news reported that 1000 dog deaths and...
Read MorePet First Aid: Do You Know What To Do?
Pet Care Tips 3 min readAre you prepared for a pet emergency? Most households have a first-aid kit for humans and a basic understanding of human first aid but are unaware of what to do in pet emergencies. In Honor of American Red Cross Pet First Aid Awareness Month, we want to do our part in informing pet parents on...
Read MorePoisonous Plants to Pets and Helpful Tips for Pet Allergies
Pet Care Tips 2 min readSpring is here! After the long winter some of us have endured, we can’t help but feel excited for beautiful spring, filled with warm weather and colorful flowers; but unfortunately, some of those beautiful flowers and plants can be poisonous and can have a negative impact on our beloved pets. Effects of poisoning can result...
Read MoreOmega-3 fish Oil For Dogs And Cats
Pet Diet & Nutrition 2 min readWe are all well aware of the benefits of omega-3 fish oil for our own health, but how about the benefits of omega-3 fish oil for dogs and cats? There is a growing body of research in this area and recent studies show omega-3 to provide a variety of health benefits for animals. The British...
Read MoreOur 20 Year Old Dog and Her Remarkable Life as a Survivor – Lady’s Story
NHV Behind The Scenes 2 min read*The other day I was thinking about all you wonderful pet parents and all the stories you share with us about your furry loved ones, about their struggles and their successes. I realized I too wanted to share the story of my Lady. Lady is a rescued street dog from Sri Lanka. Lady is also...
Read MoreNHV Tails: Bayou’s Breathing Difficulties
Inspiring Pet Tails < 1 min readMeet Bayou! The owner of this adorable 2-year-old cat, Sophie reached out to us for help in treating his chronic . He suffers from this condition since he was a kitten which causes him to have difficulty breathing. Bayou also suffers from food allergies and regular larynx spasms. Sophie, who studied animal care tried everything...
Read MoreWinter Walks, Protecting our Dog’s Paws
Pet Care Tips 2 min readWinter can be ruthless on our dog’s paws, from the cold snow to the de-icing chemicals on the ground. Thankfully, there are some ways that we can keep our dogs safe during these cold winter months. Before heading out on your winter adventures, make sure your dog’s paw pads are ready for the harsh winter...
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