Cruciate Ligament Tears in Dogs Just like humans, dogs have two ligaments that help to stabilize the stifle (knee) joint. In pets, these ligaments are called the cranial cruciate ligament and the caudal cruciate ligament. The word ‘cruciate’ means ‘to cross’. These ligaments cross over one another between the bones that form the stifle joint...

How many photos do you have of your pet on your phone? 100? 500? 1000? We have 18000 of them and they are all pets who joined us in giving back to the community. Every year we donate our supplements and remedies to shelter pets in need. Last year we decided to let our Instagram community contribute...

When you have paw power, there’s no stopping you. This July, NHV did its #NHVNaturalselfie donation drive for the second time and it was welcomed with all paws up by the cat and dog community of social media. Once again, we got ready to help pets in need – one selfie at a time. We...

Heart Disease and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Cardiomyopathy, or heart disease, is far too common, and unfortunately, certain breeds are predisposed to heart conditions. One of these breeds is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. There are many different types of cardiomyopathy. One of the most common conditions of the heart is degenerative valve disease, also known...

This blog is by Bobby a.k.a Bobs, a senior cat in Toronto. Very loved by his family and deeply adored by all his friends on Instagram. Bobby lives with his humans who he adorably calls ‘dah woman’ and ‘my bro’. He recently got diagnosed with diabetes and we are going to let Bobby tell you his...

Bailee’s mom Heidi shares how Bailee got diagnosed with Allergic Bronchitis and what she did to help! Allergic bronchitis is not uncommon in dogs. It is not impossible to treat it with pharmaceutical drugs, but it is known to relapse very easily. Thus long-term support is often needed. This is where natural support steps in....

Tessa the cat was 20 years old when she passed. At 5 years of age, she had been diagnosed with Feline Leukemia Vaccination Sarcoma. Along with some diet tweaks and the best natural supplements, love can bring about huge transformations. That’s exactly what worked for this sweet girl. Tessa at 6 yrs before surgery Tessa...

It’s so wonderful to see senior pups enjoying their golden years! Midget has multiple health concerns that include heart disease and GI problems. Fiona, Midget’s mom was looking to support her naturally when she found us! She decided to get supplements for the whole gang. She got our herbal multivitamin blend to help them stay energetic,...

Cooking for Senior Pet As pets age, their nutritional requirements often change. It is important to adjust your older pet’s diet accordingly to keep them healthy in their senior years. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing the right diet for your senior pet. Calories What do we know about most senior...

Nine years ago Barney was found wandering the streets of Los Angeles. Barney had suffered a fracture to his pelvis from an unknown cause. This fracture caused a portion of his pelvis to push on his colon which made it difficult for poor Barney to pass bowel movements. Two months after Friends of Animals rescued...