This week on NHV’s vet blog, I wanted to discuss a messy, inconvenient, but common issue for pet parents: gastrointestinal (GI) issues in dogs and cats.

Don’t leave your furry companions out of the Halloween fun. Here are some tips to make sure your pet has a SAFE and Happy Halloween! And as our extra special treat, we’ve posted some yummy pumpkin recipes for your cat or dog. P.S. We’ve also got a special Halloween contest, see our Facebook! Tip #1:...

This month as we talk about an integrative approach to pet health, we wanted to discuss the powerful benefits of Milk Thistle for cats and dogs in helping to improve liver function and protect the liver from the side effects of pharmaceuticals. We'll discuss this, along with the many uses of Milk Thistle for cats and dogs.

It’s a heavy burden we pet parents have when it comes to the health of our animal companions and the trust they place in us. So many pet parents we’ve spoken to want to know how to make their cat or dog healthier “naturally” without the common side effects of drugs. But knowing what to do,...

Are you noticing more aches and discomfort in your body with the change in weather? As fall sets in and the weather dampens and cools, you’re not the only one who’s feeling the chill in their bones; pets can be particularly susceptible to joint discomfort during the cool fall and winter months. You may notice...

It’s been estimated that about 10% of allergies in dogs are due to food allergies. Dogs, like Luke (pictured above), who suffer from food allergies, often show symptoms ranging from chronic ear inflammation, gastrointestinal problems, , gas, and an itchy rear end. When Wendy, Luke’s mom, asked NHV if there was anything she could do...

Like many cats his age, Nipsey (pictured above) was suffering from feline hyperthyroidism. He is only nine years old, but he isn’t alone. Hyperthyroidism in cats is the most common glandular disorder in middle-aged to senior cats. Feline hyperthyroidism is caused by an increase in the production of thyroid hormones from an enlarged thyroid gland....

Subtle changes in your dog or cat’s behavior or body language may not necessarily alarm you to visit your vet, but it actually signifies that a disease process is going on.

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As pet owners, cat body language isn’t always as straightforward as we would like. Confusion with the body language of dogs (which in the language of cats sometimes means the opposite) along with the subtleness of feline non-verbal cues makes it easy to misunderstand our furry companions. Today, let’s break down cat body language and...