Hypoadrenocorticism is also known as Addison’s disease. When the adrenal gland fails to produce adrenal gland hormones, cortisol and aldosterone properly, this can lead to serious consequences. The cause of this disease is for the most part unknown; however, luckily there are ways it can be managed. The adrenal glands are located next to the kidneys...

As our cats and dogs age, one of the conditions they could be prone to is bladder infections. This can be both uncomfortable and unpleasant for our little ones. Some common symptoms are straining to urinate, urinating frequently, blood in the urine, or having ‘accidents’ in the house. While any breed (male or female) is...

You may have noticed your older fur baby slowing down in recent years. Maybe they are playing less, sleeping more, and moving a bit slower. Although this might seem normal for an aging canine, arthritis could be the cause. Arthritis is likely to impact most dogs and cats as they age. Unfortunately, owners and veterinarians may not...

There are millions of pets in shelters – ones with a broken heart, a tragic past or the ones with grey muzzles, waiting longingly for a second chance. They need us the most. With our Charity Calendar for 2019, we decided to help these special pets in need. We made 2019 a year of second chances...

Kane is an 8.5-year-old doggy that has Lipomas – fatty lumps that grow under the skin. Lipoma in dogs are normally harmless and does not usually need to be removed, however, it is important to monitor the condition and whether it is causing any discomfort to your pet. Kane’s pawrents decided to use a natural supplement for his condition...

IBS in cats stands for irritable bowel syndrome – a  functional disorder that can lead to an otherwise normal digestive system functioning abnormally. This causes our sweet kitties to suffer from symptoms such as diarrhea or constipation, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort. This is different from IBD in cats which is caused inflammation of the...

Enoch is a 13-year-old FIV + Kitty. Feline Immunodeficiency virus is a common infection in kitties, especially present in un-neutered males who are outdoors interacting and possibly fighting with other cats as well as partaking in any other behavior which may put them at higher risk of contracting the virus. The virus is not immediately...

It feels like just yesterday when we got some excited pet parents on board for the #NHVtransformations challenge. That was three months ago and it’s already time to pick a pet parent who will win a hamper of goodies as a reward for all the hard work! What hard work, you ask? Well, as you may know for the past couple of...

Louie’s mom has taken special care to ensure little Louie is being best supported for his fight against lymphoma. He was originally adopted in 2016. And they are so happy to have found each other. Louie, the 6-year-old kitten has started taking the Lymphoma Gold Support Kit this year. Early March 2019 Here’s Louie after he had his...

Encouraging results from the evaluation of our NHV herbal compounds continue to come. NHV Tripsy was studied by The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine under the supervision of Dr. Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN, Professor of Medicine and Nutrition, Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Veterinary Medical Center UGA VCM. The results of the study on cats were...