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...
Even after the emergency is over, the procedures have happened, and a pet has returned home, recovery can still be a hard process. We met this cute little 4-year-old floof when his parents were looking for recovery support for pets. Puff started taking NHV supplements after going through surgery because of reoccurring urinary blockage issues — he needed...
We have all heard of hernias in people, but did you know that hernias in dogs are a lot more common than you think? Hernias can develop without you even knowing as they are internal. We put together some symptoms and signs to help you when diagnosing your pup with a hernia. What Are Hernias?...
We recently caught up with our NHV furriend @charlie.little.rascal to get to know Charlie a little bit better. Charlie is a 5-year-old pup who’s always active and running around. We met him when his pawrent reached out for support for Charlie’s joint discomfort. He had weakness in his hind legs, a luxating patella, and a spondylopathy....
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of what to give to the true love of your life – your furkiddos! 🐶😻 This vet-formulated recipe is a fun and delicious snack that you and your furry sweetheart can share. This Valentine’s Day cookie recipe for pets will have them falling...
As pet parents, we’re always looking for the healthiest most natural way to give our pets all the nutrients they need to live a healthy life. We want to see them happy and living comfortably, always having as much fun as possible. If our pets are uncomfortable or dealing with the symptoms of any health...
Feline Coronavirus (FCoV) is a common viral, but highly contagious intestinal (enteric) infection in cats. It can be asymptomatic but may cause a few problems, like diarrhea in most infected cats. In some cats, however, the intestinal form of FCoV mutates and turns into feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a disease that is generally fatal. Two forms of...
We all love our furkiddos, but sometimes we find a human to fall in love with and decide to get married. Wedding days are a big deal and it makes it so much more magical to have your furry best friend there with you. We have some tips and tricks for including your pet in your...
What is Valerian? Valeriana officinalis is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Valerianaceae family and it is widely distributed in temperate regions. The roots and rhizomes of Valeriana spp. are rich in essential oils, iridoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, amino acids, and lignanoids, which possess a characteristic fragrance or off-flavor and are used as medicines based on...
This is a love story between pets and humans that goes beyond scientific explanations. I was returning home after a long night working in the vet hospital and I remember being very tired that day; I had many patients in critical condition that day. I was driving straight from work to the university, as I had to...
There can be many reasons why your kitten is coughing a lot. If the rumbly purr turned into a cough, that means something is irritating their throat, airways, or lungs. Kristen reached out to us because of her fur baby, Patch, as he had a mysterious cough for the last two years. Patch started taking Stimmune and Resp-Aid...