Preparing Your Senior Pet for Winter: Joint Pain & Stiffness
Pet Care Tips 3 mins readAs 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...
Read MoreBailey’s Battle – Leukemia in Cats
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readBailey the cat’s tale begins in Tamela’s shed, where he was born. The two grew a strong bond over the years based on mutual trust, and that bond helped them get through one of their scariest trials: leukemia in cats.
Read MoreSoothing Tummies with Boswellia for Dogs and Cats
Herbs For Pets 2 min readBoswellia is a group of tree species found in Asia and Africa. This branching tree’s aroma has made it a popular plant in many cultures for rituals, traditional medicines, and perfumes. While supplements derived from this tree may not make your pet smell nice, extracts of this tree have organic molecules with beneficial properties, including...
Read MoreManaging IBS in Pets
Pet Care Tips 3 min readIBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a condition that affects millions of people in the United States and also causes digestive issues and gastrointestinal upset for our pets. Many people can confuse Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). IBS in pets is a psychosomatic disease, meaning that the mind is connected to...
Read MoreUnderstanding Constipation in Pets
Vet Talks 4 min readConstipation in pets is a common reason for pet owners to seek veterinary care. Constipation occurs when they have infrequent and difficult bowel movements, resulting in very dry, hard stools due to prolonged fecal stasis in the colon. Obstipation refers to severe and persistent constipation, while megacolon involves generalized distension and loss of motility in...
Read MoreObesity in Pets – Strategies and Solutions
Pet Care Tips 3 min readAs responsible pet parents, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of making healthy choices to manage and prevent obesity in our fur kiddos.
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: NHV’s Sustainable Practices
NHV Behind The Scenes 4 min readWe are dearly committed to sustainability. In fact, sustainable practices are fundamental for what we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the amazing biodiversity needed to make our formulas in the first place.
Read MoreAnemia in Dogs and Primmie’s Amazing Recovery
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readFrom being saved from the brink of euthanasia to recovering from a serious case of pet anemia, she’s had quite the journey.
Read MoreMarshmallow Root for Pets
Herbs For Pets 3 min readToday’s white fluffy marshmallows have little in common with its namesake. Marshmallow is actually a plant that can be found in damp swamps and marshes all around the world, and the root of the plant is often used in traditional herbalism. Most importantly, holistic vets are now recognizing it as one of the many herbs...
Read MoreDehydration in Pets: Causes and Symptoms
Pet Care Tips 2 min readWater is an essential nutrient for all animals. Water plays a crucial role in transporting nutrients and metabolism. It is also essential for regulating body temperature and digestion. Proper elimination of body waste also requires a large amount of water. Proper hydration is needed to keep your little one’s body functioning normally and staying healthy....
Read MoreCKD in Cats: Mort’s Story
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readAbout 50% of cats might get Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). CKD in cats, like for Mort, is manageable with the right tools.
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