Much has been written about the mental and physical benefits associated with dog ownership for children with special needs – and in particular, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). But the benefits associated with having a cat as a companion have – until now – remained largely unexplored. However, studies now show that a cat...

When our pets are in pain, we are in pain. It can be incredibly frustrating when you don’t know what is wrong with your pet and you don’t know how to help. Animals can experience pain even if they cannot identify or communicate it the same way people do. Just like in humans, their pain...

While many of us have been working from home with our pets by our side, returning to the office can be difficult for them to adjust back into a regular routine of pets staying home alone. Our #AskNHV​ Series is here to help with these five handy tips that will make the transition easier for...

Nothing goes together better than PB&J. We know you’re probably thinking about the sandwich, but we’re talking about a different kind of PBJ. The one and only @PBJ_Pack! The PBJ Pack is made up of four adorable pups Pebbles, Benji, Bruiser, and Jax, and their pawrents Pete and Brandi! These six travel around Arizona, their home state,...

What Is Polydactyly In Cats? The term polydactyly, meaning “many fingers” in Greek, is a condition that comes from extra fingers on the cat’s paw, which can manifest in one or all the paws (front and hind paws). It is an inherited “genetic defect” and generates additional little fingers to the kitty’s paw that vary...

This September, it’s Pet Sitter Education Month, so we thought we’d share our knowledge and tips on how to choose the very best babysitter for your loved ones. Whether going on a vacation, visiting a sick relative, or going away for work, sometimes, our sweet furkiddos are not able to come along. It’s in those...

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We feel like we should start this article by managing expectations, your pet will never stop farting. It is a natural part of life, and, unfortunately, we’re stuck with it! That being said, while a little gas is normal in our pets, there is such a thing as too much gas. Sometimes, symptoms such as...

As time goes on, technology advances. Using technology to monitor our own health is a huge market and has been incredibly beneficial to our society in many ways. We are now able to undergo faster procedures with fewer health risks and with more research and advancing technologies, doctors and veterinarians can now diagnose conditions much...

Many folks consider bringing a parrot into their life for several different reasons. Parrots are funny, intelligent, and curious companions, but it’s important to remember that they are not domesticated animals like cats and dogs. There are many wild-caught species being brought into the trade and sadly, parrots are not made for domesticity! Their urges are...