Unfortunately, Lymphoma is becoming more and more common in the pet world, there are several types of Lymphoma.  This type of cancer is typically caused when an adenocarcinoma metastasizes to the lymph nodes.  A type of white blood cell, lymphocytes play an important and integral role in the body’s defenses in the immune system. Lymphoma is...

“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.” – John Grogon, Marley and Me Time flies when you’re having fun. One day you bring them home from the shelter. You find them the right bed, the best toys, you...

We’re really excited to show you a little look behind the scenes at how NHV supplements are made. You may be familiar with how they help, but before our remedies make it to all the fur kids all over the world, there’s a lot that goes into the process, from researching our formulas to using...

Are you ready for the final number? We have 18671 #NHVNaturalselfie tweets and IG posts! Wow! (With all the boops, upside downs, photobomb, and the NHV bottles in them! Plus having doubled all normal selfies too….) We are ready to donate $5000 worth of NHV remedies and supplements. We know some of you went far...

Polyuria and polydipsia (PU/PD) are the medical terms for excessive urination and drinking. These are only symptoms but could also be a sign of a serious disease. Usually, pet owners notice accidents in the house. PU/PD is common in older pets as a symptom of age-related diseases. Kidney failure and diabetes mellitus as well as Cushing’s Disease in...

We wanted to make pet moms feel extra special last month, as they are like no other. In celebration of Mother’s Day month, we decided to throw a contest exclusively for all the moms who go the extra mile and share that special bond with their fur baby. In addition to the enormous amount of health,...

Ingrown Toenails A common but relatively simple condition I’ve seen in my clinical experience is ingrown toenails. Just like our own finger and toenails, pets’ nails or ‘claws’ are constantly growing. Due to the generally curved shape of dog or cat nails, when they grow too long the nails tend to damage the skin and...

Boxers are one of the most popular breeds in North America – they are playful and fun-loving, loyal to their family and friends, and they particularly love children. Unfortunately, cancer in Boxer dogs is the #1 health issue with this breed. Boxers have been known to be especially susceptible to different types of cancer. They are prone to mast-cell tumors, skin cancers,...

It’s the best time of the year for dog lovers. Parks, hikes, picnics, barbecues, patios outside cafes & pubs, ’tis the season to bump into dogs everywhere we go. We might be able to resist saying hi to every dog we see, but our furry friends might not know how to curtail their excitement. Let’s face it,...

My own dog, Sugar; the love of my life through many years and vet school, succumbed to bone cancer. Unfortunately, it involved her hip and was completely inoperable. She had had many surgeries – both elbows, both knees, for other reasons, and I couldn’t fix this one. She lived only 4 months past diagnosis, but...