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...

Veterinary professionals from all over North America are coming together in Seattle for the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, ACVIM Forum 2018. NHV Natural Pet Products is going to be there too, spreading the holistic word for animals. We will be participating as well as exhibiting. Our in-house vet Dr. Amanda and registered veterinary technician Johanna will...

In the neighborhood, my passion for animals was common knowledge. I would often find animals in need left in front of my house or at my clinic. Sadly, these animals would often be abandoned or chronically ill pets. Often they would be unhealthy, starving, helpless, and on some occasions pregnant with litter. During my veterinary practice, I had many opportunities...

Annual checkups with a veterinarian are essential—they will identify any emerging disease processes early. Noel’s momma took her in for a check-up and found out her furbaby had a grade 5-6 heart murmur, she got in touch with the NHV team and started Noel on Hearty Heart, here’s Noel’s story in her momma’s words: What...

Share a special pet dad moment with hashtag #secretlifeofpetdads and you have a chance to win a pet camera. And 2 free NHV Supplements of your choice! Win A Pet Camera With NHV's #SecretLifeofPetDads ContestWatch this video on YouTube How to enter NHV #SecretLifeofPetDads Contest? Make a post with your pet’s photo or video (on...