There are many different parasites that our pets are predisposed to in the environment. All cases of intestinal parasites should be treated and diagnosed by a veterinarian. Worms and parasites in cats and dogs can become profoundly serious and often fatal if not treated. Worms and parasites feed off the tissue in the GI tract....

Water is essential to all of us, humans, and pets, and we directly depend on proper daily water intake to maintain appropriate health and replace fluids that are routinely lost through urine, feces, respiration, and transpiration. Water is an essential element that allows the cells in the body to absorb nutrients. It makes up 80...

Have a Safe, Happy Halloween! Halloween is approaching, little ghosts and goblins are out and about. This can be a stressful time for our pets, but it doesn’t have to be. Keep in mind the 4 C’s of Halloween to help keep your pets feeling safe, happy, and included during this spooky time. How To...

Why Do Dogs Chase? If you’re reading this blog, your dog may be exhibiting behavior that you are finding difficult to control, such as chasing cars, other animals, or even people. You are not alone. Many dogs don’t have a high drive to hunt or chase and are content just playing fetch, or cuddling on...

Adopting a rescue dog usually requires a lot of patience, adopting six requires a superhero. Luckily for Bubba and his crew, that is exactly what their pawrents are. Bubba the Mastiff Mix was the first furry member of this crew. His pawrents Meghan and Abe adopted him eight years ago and have been involved with...

There once was a cat named Stray Liotta. This kitty was rescued by Wayne, who shared his adorable antics, his grumpy faces, and his loveable nature to all of his thousands of fans on Twitter. It was truly a devastating day on September 10, 2020, that our sweet Stray went over the rainbow bridge. Donating...

What Is Curcumin? Often called Turmeric, Curcumin, in fact, is a medicinal compound that is found in Turmeric. Turmeric has many medicinal compounds called curcuminoids, which are natural phenols (organic compounds) that are responsible for turmeric’s distinctive yellow color. Curcumin is the main active curcuminoid found in Turmeric, which is why people often use these terms...

When your NHV supplements arrive for the first time, it’s exciting but you may have some questions about how to use them. Not to worry, we’re here to help. Our #AskNHV​ Series is here with all the handy information you need to know about our supplements and how to use them to get the best...

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...