Mange 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...

Che’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...

Did 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...

Angel’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...

Simon 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...

While 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...

From 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...

Maine 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...

This 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...

It’s Fall and everything is pumpkin-y and orange-y. We begin to decorate our houses, we start looking for coordinated costumes for ourselves and our little furry munchkins. There’s an extra spring in their step too, as they start to enjoy the crisp fall air and all the warmth of family this season brings! While everything for us is fall-ready,...