Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a viral infection of cats and it is mainly diagnosed in male adult cats. FIV is shed mostly in the saliva and other blood fluids and it is transmitted primarily through direct bite-wound inoculation when an infected cat that is actively shedding virus into the saliva bites another cat.  FIV...

Being a pet parent comes with many happy moments but grieving the loss of our loved ones including our pets is an unfortunate part of the job. Losing a loved one is not only really hard on us humans, but it can be equally devastating for the furkiddos who loved them dearly. Pets may show it in...

As the weather warms up outside, it’s important to be sun smart when taking your pooch outside in the heat so these summer tips for dogs are important for all you pet parents! Sunny conditions can be harmful to dogs especially when exposed for a long time. Our #AskNHV​ series is here to help with...

As a veterinarian and pet owner, I had many of my patients and my pets with bladder stones. Billy, my 12-years-old dog recently had bladder stones. It was an emergency because it was lodged in his urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body). After unblocking Billy’s urethra...

We first met dog mom Jessica and her furkid Potato back in November, when Jessica wanted to learn more about one of our Cushing’s Disease kit. Potato’s vet suspected Cushing’s disease as he had many of the symptoms. Once the test results came back, they discovered that it wasn’t Cushing’s disease but it was a combination...

The difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in pets can be very confusing. But, don’t worry, we’re here to help. The terms for describing both conditions are very similar and can cause a mix-up between the two. Both affect the thyroid but work in opposite ways. One way that I learned to remember the meaning for...

If you’ve ever called or talked to one of our pet experts, you’ll probably hear us exalting the benefits of bone broth, and it’s for good reason. This bone broth recipe for pets is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and other great nutrients. It’s not a complete meal on its own, but it makes...

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...