NHV Supplements: Shelf Life and Heat-Sealed Packaging
NHV Behind The Scenes 3 mins readIn nature, things decay – it’s all part of the circle of life! However, nowadays, the desire to artificially prolong everything has resulted in human-made “forever chemicals” that permeate the environment. Many industries have forgotten natural preservation methods and instead rely on artificial additives. At NHV, we believe nature provides us with living, breathing ways...
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Vet Talks: Integrative Care For Cancer in Pets
Vet Talks 2 min readIn our veterinary clinic, one of the most common and unfortunate cases we’ve presented with is cancer in pets. As an integrative veterinary practice, the owners who see us are seeking help with how to improve quality of life, extend life with holistic therapies, or ease chemotherapy side effects. Diet, supplements, acupuncture, physical therapy, and...
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Making Friends: How to Introduce Cats to Each Other
Pet Care Tips 3 min readYou might be excited for the newest addition to your fur family, but your other cats already in your household might not share the same enthusiasm. A new cat member can often cause jealousy, competition, and fights. It may not be the pleasant experience for either party that you were expecting. To avoid any negative...
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Vet Talks: Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs and Cats
Vet Talks 2 min readAnyone with a bladder infection can attest to the discomfort, aching, and discomfort it brings. It’s the same for urinary tract infections in dogs and cats; but because they can’t always say what’s going on, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms to look out for so your pet doesn’t continue to suffer. Signs...
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Does Your Dog Suffer From IBD?
Pet Care Tips 3 min readIs your dog suffering from vomiting or chronic diarrhea? Do they seem tired and have poor coat condition. These symptoms may mean that your dog is suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory bowel disease in dogs is the name given to a group of digestive system diseases that result...
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Memorial Day Tribute to the Furry and Four-legged
Pet Care Tips 2 min readThis Monday, we celebrate a day of remembrance for all the brave servicemen and women. But as we celebrate Memorial Day, and honor those courageous souls, let’s not forget the four-legged, furry, or feathered that did their part to make our lives better. Thank you – we salute you. Here are 2 amazing stories of animal courage and...
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Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Vet Talks 3 min readThrough years of experience, we have found that when a senior cat comes into our veterinarian practice it is usually due to hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, or diabetes. These diseases are so prevalent in older cats that we always rule these out first. In today’s vet talk, we’ll be focusing on hyperthyroidism in cats—symptoms to look...
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Vet Talks: Caring For Older Pets
Vet Talks 2 min readOne of the things we love most about our day-to-day practice is seeing geriatric patients. With their sweet eyes and deep bond with their owners, it is hard not to love what we do. Senior pets generally present to our practice for acupuncture, supplements, and diet recommendations. Other senior animals come for regular wellness checks,...
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6 Important Life Lessons We Learn From Animals
Pet Care Tips 3 min readHave you ever spent time just observing the animals around us? Cat, dog, bird, or wildlife, anyone who knows and loves animals, like we do here at NHV, understands that there are so many life lessons we can learn from every one of our animal friends. Here are 6 of our favorite lessons: Lesson 1:...
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Hairball Awareness: Causes, Prevention and Fun Facts
Pet Care Tips 3 min readIt’s Hairball Awareness Day! Ok, we know, it’s really not that exciting to get out of bed and step in the slimy surprise or watch your pet hunched over as their body performs a worm-like motion to expel that lovely little gift. But there are a few things you might not know about hairballs, so...
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Going Green with Your Pets
Pet Care Tips 2 min readToday is Earth Day, so to show our appreciation of Mother Earth, we are offering up some tips and tricks for going green with your pets. Clean green Not only is choosing a green cleaner better for the environment, but it is also safer for your pet too! Any time you clean a household item...
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