Everyone loves baby animals. Who can resist those big floppy feet and droopy, longing eyes? I have a lot of experience with puppies and kittens because I have had so many pets. I remember the first time I saw my little Billy. He was a puppy abandoned on a highway in Brazil. I was headed...

It can rightly be described as the worst nightmare of every cat parent. Saddle Thrombus (or Saddle Thrombosis) is an uncomfortable condition that occurs most commonly in cats. It is often caused by heart disease but it can also be completely spontaneous. It is also referred to as aortic thromboembolism because it starts as a blood clot...

Meet Nut, Bolt, and Atto. Three naturally healthy cats from Korea. Sohyun got in touch with NHV to reconfirm the holistic regimen she had put together for Bolt, her cat with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Together with vet prescribed medications and the natural supplements NHV Hearty-Heart and NHV Milk Thistle, Sohyun had found the perfect support for Bolt. We learned that this 7-year-old ragdoll...

The summer sun is setting, and the cooler fall weather is on its way. Fall brings along some unique dangers for our pets. Unfortunately, in my time in veterinary clinics, I have seen many pets present with acute toxicity caused by a number of substances. If you suspect your pet may have eaten something and...

Unfortunately, chronic kidney disease is quite common in pets. But with early diagnosis and good care, you can help boost both the quality and length of your pet’s life. Early intervention is key to the successful management of this disease. Things like diet, medication, and supplements play a huge role in keeping your kitty healthy...

Obesity is a growing problem in the veterinary world. In a clinical survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), “56% of dogs and 60% of cats were classified as clinically overweight. That equals an estimated 50.2 million dogs and 56.5 million cats are too heavy.” Unfortunately, because of this, many pet owners...

Shiva’s Mom, Kelly, originally came to us in January. She had saved her girl Shiva and was looking for a natural way to support her kitty dealing with intestinal lymphoma. Sadly, this is one of the most common forms of lymphoma in cats. She noticed her girl was losing weight and wanted to do everything in...

Slate is a 10-year-old Weimaraner who lives with her mom, Melissa, and her canine brother, Cinder. Slate was rescued by Renee at “They Deserve Better Dog Rescue” 9 years ago. Melissa found Slate through the Tristate Weimaraner Rescue. Poor Slate was in such poor condition, she was emaciated and had severe pneumonia which was causing...

Milk Thistle has been valued and used for centuries for its powerful medicinal properties. Today it is grown in many parts of the world for medical use and is well known for its use in the treatment of liver disease. In fact, studies have shown that Milk Thistle might be able to decrease or reverse...

Etnie has two other doggie siblings. While the other dogs are healthy, Etnie has a heart murmur and mom Kristin got worried when she noticed her running out of breath on recent hikes. Thankfully, she stumbled upon NHV Hearty-Heart and the blend was able to support Etnie’s cardiovascular function perfectly. The results were quick and significant. Etnie...