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 MoreHelping Your Pet Cope With Fireworks
Pet Care Tips 3 min readFireworks may seem like a fun time for many of us, but for our beloved pets, they may trigger a very different response! This response may include restlessness, anxiety, and destructive behavior. You may be asking yourself: “how do I help my pet cope with fireworks?” And “is there a way to help them adapt...
Read MoreCommon Pet Nutrition Mistakes
Pet Care Tips 3 min readMaking sure our beloved pets get all the vitamins and nutrients they need out of their diet is essential in making sure our furkids live healthy and happy lives. Even though we all try our best, there are still some common pet nutrition mistakes that we can make as furparents. Common Pet Nutrition Mistakes Always...
Read MoreIs Slippery Elm Safe for Pets?
Herbs For Pets 2 min readYou may have been hearing about the many health benefits of slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) for humans, but you may be wondering ‘is slippery elm safe for pets’ too? If so, how do I use it safely? Well, you’re in luck because we are here to answer these important questions for you! What is Slippery...
Read MoreSupporting Black Cats with Kitten Rescue Los Angeles
NHV Gives Back 2 min readIn early October this year, we announced that we would be helping to raise awareness for International Black Cats Awareness month and would be donating to a non-profit cat rescue! We absolutely love kitties of all shapes, sizes, and colors and we can’t wait to share an update on what’s been going on since then!...
Read MorePanting: Why Do Dogs Pant?
Pet Care Tips 3 min readPanting is the mechanism dogs use that allows them to cool down when exposed to heat and exercise. When panting, they breathe out the hot air and breathe in cool air, while allowing water to evaporate from their tongue and mouth. This helps to bring their body temperature down since they don’t sweat like humans...
Read MoreNHV Virtual Scavenger Hunt 2021 – Win 3 Free Supplements!
Promotions & Giveaways 3 min readAmerican Thanksgiving is fast approaching so we are getting in the spirit with a scavenger hunt! This is your chance to win one of three prize baskets, each with a FREE SUPPLEMENT of your choice plus be among the first to get our TWO NEW PRODUCTS! November 22-24, 2021 we will be hiding pine cones,...
Read MoreMoving To A New Home With Your Pet
Pet Care Tips 3 min readMoving is always frustrating and exhausting, not only for humans but for pets as well. The hustle and bustle of moving furniture, boxing things, and the change of environment can be really stressful. They don’t understand why everything is moving so fast and that can cause anxiety for furkids in new surroundings. Here are some...
Read MoreNatural Support For IBD In Dogs And Cats
Pet Care Tips 3 min readWhat is IBD in Dogs and Cats? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in dogs and cats is a common gastrointestinal issue. When a pet suffers from IBD, inflammatory cells inside the body invade the gastrointestinal tract (GI), including the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Once inflammatory cells enter the GI tract, they may disrupt normal...
Read MoreHow To Care For Hamsters
Vet Talks 3 min readExotic and wild animals become more and more common in our homes. There are many reasons for owners to choose these cute pets, such as their size, maintenance cost. Some of these pets are very easy to handle and some of them are not as dependant on humans compared to dogs and cats. While some exotic...
Read MoreNatural Support For Pets With Giardiasis
Vet Talks 3 min readGiardia is a common parasite found in small animals. It is sometimes referred to as “beaver fever”. These parasites can cause acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) gastrointestinal (GI) tract disease. Two of the most common symptoms of giardiasis in cats and dogs are diarrhea and weight loss. Giardiasis is a disease that causes gastrointestinal discomfort...
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