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 MoreAnal Sac Adenocarcinoma is a journey – Dexter found a friend in NHV
Inspiring Pet Tails 5 min readDexter’s mum came to us in 2017 seeking help for her boy going through cancer. He was diagnosed with Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma in August 2016, along with Mets of Lungs. June of 2017 was when she ordered her first set of supplements and began her journey to help fight Dexter’s cancer with support from NHV. Like...
Read MoreVet Talks: Mange in Cats and Dogs
Vet Talks 4 min readMange in Dogs and Cats If your cat or dog is experiencing hair loss, itching, crusts, malodorous skin, and is generally miserably uncomfortable, it could be mange. The first thing we do diagnostically when presented with a skin condition in a dog or cat is a skin scrape test and look at the debris under the...
Read MoreChé the cat had problems with his lachrymal duct
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readChe’s mum was familiar with the benefits of natural remedies and now, she was looking for a natural remedy to help her sweet boy Che with his eyes. She asked us for our help, and of course, we were there to support her little boy. The vets could give it a chance and operate but his...
Read More24 Year Old Cockatiel With Liver Cancer Spreads His Wings
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readDid you know NHV supplements can help our avian friends too? While most of our customers are cats and dogs, our supplements are good for rabbits, ferrets, birds, reptiles, and other small creatures. Just like their other counterparts, they need fresh food and water, love, affection, and exercise. Meet Sunny – this gorgeous yellow cockatiel is...
Read MoreAngel the kitty from the UK fights back against bladder cancer
Inspiring Pet Tails 4 min readAngel’s loving parents reached out to us in August. They were looking for natural options for their 13-year-old kitty – Angel, who was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer. We were prepared to help her fight. Our team of Pet Experts recommended a holistic regimen of ES-Clear, Milk Thistle, and Tripsy to help keep her body healthy...
Read MoreSimon the cat is fighting spindle cell carcinoma
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readSimon was recently diagnosed with spindle cell carcinoma. This is a type of cancer that begins in the skin or in connective tissues. Pet parent Julie, wanted to support Simon’s condition holistically – as it had spread to his gums, bones, eye sockets, and nasal passage. Simon’s mom Julie, administers his drops in his wet...
Read MoreVet Talks: Feeding A Zoo – Behind The Scenes at a Zoo’s Kitchen
Vet Talks 5 min readWhile I was teaching at the University of São Paulo, my students and I were lucky to be able to see behind the scenes at the São Paulo Zoo (Portuguese: Parque Zoológico de São Paulo). Most of the animals in the São Paulo Zoo were rescued from circuses and other unliveable conditions. I am not a specialist...
Read MoreStreet rescue Billy has Felimm for his FIV
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readFrom rough roads to riches, beautiful Billy is living the best life! Billy had a rough past before he found his new loving home. He was found outside wounded and after a visit to the vet, his rescuers found out that he has FIV. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) affects a cat’s immune system and makes it severely weakened...
Read MoreHelping Maine Coons with hairballs naturally
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readMaine Coons are quite the load of lovin! They are one of the largest domestic breeds of cats (basically the giants of the cat world). Although having these fuzzballs in the home can be fun, they do require a bit more pampering than other kitties due to their luscious long fur. Maine Coons have a...
Read MoreMs. Oreo’s Big Move – Stress free air travel for the cat
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readThis is one of Erika’s kitties – Named Ms. Oreo, a sweet little 3-year-old Tuxedo. She moved from Sweden to Colombia and used Matricalm a few weeks before the journey and during the journey to make the move easy. We wanted to help make the transition as stress-free as possible. Cats may experience a lot of fear...
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