Feverfew for Dogs and Cats with Allergies
Herbs For Pets 3 mins readWarm sunspots and long walks outside really make the warmer months exciting for our fur kiddos, but nature comes alive in more ways than one this time of year. The blooms and blossoms of plants mean that sensitive noses can get the sniffles and skin can get the itchies. Thankfully, though, something else blooms in...
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NHV Gives Back: Caleb – surrendered puppy with ticks
NHV Gives Back 2 min read#NHVNaturalselfie donation drive lets NHV gives back to many pups and kitties in need. We donate supplements to this sweet pup Caleb, who was surrendered as a puppy at Dallas Dog Rescue. He was infested with ticks! Dallas RRR (Rescue-Rehab-Reform) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 group of dedicated & loving volunteers that rescue dogs off the streets in...
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Paw in Hand, These Pets and Their Humans are Making #NHVtransformations
Lifestyles of the Furry & Fabulous 3 min readYou know what they say? When you need a hand, find a paw. We are doing exactly that for all the pet parents who have signed up for our #NHVtransformations challenge. At the start of 2019, as we struggled with our New Year’s resolutions, we realized our pets help us with so much. They help us...
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Vet Talks: Frederico My Star in The Sky – A Vet’s Personal Tale of Feline Lymphoma
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readDuring my practical in veterinary school, I saw so many animals fighting cancer. Dogs, cats, rodents, birds, horses, cows. Each and every time, it was heartbreaking. But with my cancer cat Frederico, who suffered from feline lymphoma, it was especially difficult. Frederico appeared in my life at a time when I probably needed him most....
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These Healthy Pitbulls Take Daily Supplements. Why, you ask?
Inspiring Pet Tails 4 min readPet mom Ashleigh has two beautiful Pittie Mixes. Meet Talladega and Georgia Blu. Dega is a 43 lb Pittie/Corgi, and Georgia Blu is 52 lb Pittie Mix. Between all the zipping around and walkies in the forest, modeling for their mom’s art, and trying out tasty new snacks – these two wanted daily supplements to support their...
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Lala’s Story: Helping a dog with Congestive Heart Failure
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readCongestive Heart Failure in dogs is a condition that affects the heart’s ability to pump blood and hence, reduces the oxygen that the body’s organs need to function normally. Lala was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in August 2018. She had to take four medications two times a day and was barely able to walk...
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Ranger has started his lymphoma regimen
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readLymphoma in dogs is a malignant form of cancer that begins with specific white blood cells and lymphocytes growing out of control. Common symptoms can include: Breathing difficulty Enlarged lymph nodes around face, neck or backs of legs Lethargy Poor or lack of appetite Weight loss Weakness Unusual lumps or bumps Conventional treatment options for...
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No more vet visits! Lucy’s kidneys have stabilized
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min read14-year-old doggo Lucy was having kidney problems. She was required to follow up visits and blood work to keep everything in check. Her dog mom Darleen, got her started on NHV Milk Thistle and NHV Tripsy as recommended by our team of . Darleen was excited to share the good news of Lucy’s health updates with us, just before...
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Vet Talks – Atopic Dermatitis: The Dreaded Itchy Pet!
Vet Talks 3 min readRed, itchy skin is more than just an annoying problem in our pets. It negatively affects our pets’ quality of life, can lead to secondary infections, and can even affect our lives as well. Atopic dermatitis, also known as atopy, is one of the most commonly encountered itchy skin diseases for pets in private practice. My...
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Living a healthy life with Feline Leukemia – Kitten Hunter Ray’s happy tail
Inspiring Pet Tails 5 min readFeline Leukemia (FeLV) is a viral infection that commonly causes anemia or lymphoma in cats. It attacks the immune system which can predispose cats to other health disorders, such as cancer, immune disorders, anemia, and blood disorders. Although risky, the feline leukemia virus doesn’t have to be a death sentence for kittens, as most can...
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Supporting a Senior Dog with Kidney Disease – Edna’s story
Lifestyles of the Furry & Fabulous 6 min readIt all started in April. When one of our NHV Pet Parents told us about a special rescue dog whose kidneys were failing. Cara had known NHV from before, and she wanted to know if Edna, this precious giant dandelion-like looking dog, could find any herbal help from NHV. We sprung into action right away....
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