As 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...
It’s never easy to find out our furkids are sick. We are always here to help make difficult moments easier for pet parents. We know how scary it can be when your pet receives a serious diagnosis. Each pet parent we encounter becomes a part of our extended NHV family. When we say the words...
Is your kitty excessively scratching, licking, and/or biting a specific area of their body? These symptoms can have a couple of different underlying causes and it can lead to a condition called acute moist dermatitis, also known as hot spots. What Is A Hot Spot? Hot spots on cats are inflamed skin lesions that are...
Pet parents deal with their pets’ sickness in different ways. They all love their pets, but not all show it the exact same way. Our pet experts come across pet owners from all walks of life, and when it comes to pet dads, we can identify a few broad types. To celebrate Father’s Day, we put these five types...
Across the world, life is starting to transition into a new normal with our pets. Pet parents are going , parks and public spaces are reopening, and some kids are going back to school. All of these big changes to our routines in a short amount of time can really be confusing and frustrating to...
Bad breath in dogs is a quite common problem and it can be easy to understand why. Firstly, our dogs do not brush their teeth as we do. Our doggos also do not eat the food that we eat. A dog’s diet generally consists of wet or dry meat and some pet parents like to...
Neem, also referred to as Azadirachta indica is one of the plants that have been used for thousands of years in India and the African continent and has shown a multitude of medicinal benefits. The seeds and leaves of the Neem tree can be used medicinally. They are rich in quercetin, which has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-fungal effects....
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a disorder that affects mostly middle-aged to older cats and it’s caused by an inflammatory reaction to an irritation in the gastrointestinal tract, especially in the stomach and intestines. Difference Between IBD and IBS? Although diarrhea is a similar symptom in both of them, IBD refers to an inflammation in...
Just like hoomans, dogs can also have lots of kidney disorders. When mama Carol welcomed her furkiddo home, Chance, she noticed something wasn’t quite right. Carol did everything she could to support Chance and keep him strong and healthy. And that’s when we received the best news! We’re so proud of mama Carol and Chance for...
You’re relaxing at home with your dog at your feet when suddenly they begin to scratch an itch. They fold themselves almost entirely in half and stretch way out to reach the itchy spot. It’s usually kind of cute. But your dog has been itching more and more lately. You applied their flea treatment not...
Hearing the click-clack of nails on the floorboards? Or maybe your furkiddo leaves a scratch when giving you all their love! These are the first signs that it must be time to trim your pet’s nails. Cutting your furkiddo’s nails can be a daunting task, and while your pet may initially be nervous, our #AskNHV...