Update May 15, 2018: Sadly, little Riley gained her wings on May 14, 2018. Throughout our lives, we are constantly saying hellos and goodbyes. But on the flip side, we are forever touched and changed by the amazing creatures that impact our lives. This beautiful girl will be forever missed by her family.  Riley is a puppy...

Feline Asthma is a chronic progressive disease that is fairly common in adult cats. Brachycephalic cat breeds like Persian cats, British short hairs, and Burmese cats are more vulnerable to this allergic respiratory disease. Wheezing, labored breathing, and coughing are common signs of asthma in cats. Though there is no cure for asthma, a traditional vet will prescribe steroids...

Rodent Ulcers “Rodent Ulcers”, otherwise known as indolent ulcers or stomatitis, are eosinophilic granulomas or a solid grouping of inflammatory cells coming together in a lump or solid structure. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that is commonly associated and elevated with allergies. They are part of the immune system defending against parasites....

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. We all want our pets to be happy and healthy and live long fulfilling lives, so paying close attention to a pet’s food diet is essential to their health. There is no doubt that commercial pet foods are practical and cost-effective, and most of them are...

Squirrels waiting to be chased up a treeBirds with new songs to singButterflies need a nose to land onShrubs are ready to play hide and seek Spring is here. It’s the time to let new adventures begin. Rain, snow, or shine, our pets always tag along with us for all kinds of adventures. As the days get...

In this video blog, Dr. Amanda will guide you through making bone broth for your pets. Bone broth is both nutritious and delicious and can help pets with decreased appetite get the nutrients they desperately need. It is also a great way to add in your NHV supplements. Bone broth is so easy to make...

Like us, dogs can suffer from anxiety and fears. This can affect all breeds of dogs and can lead to serious behavioral problems if left untreated. Dogs may become fearful or have a strong emotional reaction to loud noises such as thunderstorms, fireworks, or garbage trucks. Some dogs fear being alone, and some show aggression towards other dogs....

Cats who are chronically constipated may develop megacolon, a serious condition in which the colon (large intestine) becomes so distended/bloated that the tissue loses its ability to move contents along. The fecal matter in the colon becomes hard and makes it difficult for the kitty to have a bowel movement. It is an uncomfortable condition that...

What Should I Feed My Pet with Cancer? My love for rescuing animals motivated me to study veterinary medicine. I have always had a house full of pets. All cats and dogs that I rescued were from the streets. In fact, for quite a long time, I was sharing my life with 4 dogs and...

It is sad that bully breeds such as Pit bulls and Bulldogs have such a bad reputation. They suffer abuse and horrible treatment if they end up with a poor owner. Luckily there are incredible people out there to help these poor pups when they are beaten, starved, dumped, and on death row 🙁 Julie is the...