Milk Thistle has been valued and used for centuries for its powerful medicinal properties. Today it is grown in many parts of the world for medical use and is well known for its use in the treatment of liver disease. In fact, studies have shown that Milk Thistle might be able to decrease or reverse...

Etnie has two other doggie siblings. While the other dogs are healthy, Etnie has a heart murmur and mom Kristin got worried when she noticed her running out of breath on recent hikes. Thankfully, she stumbled upon NHV Hearty-Heart and the blend was able to support Etnie’s cardiovascular function perfectly. The results were quick and significant. Etnie...

The first pitter-patter of their pawsThe first walk around the blockThe first attempts at high fivesThe first time they peed on your pots The first time they kneaded on your armsThe first time they bit your toesThe first time they slept in your lapThe first time they felt at home They will always be your...

Someone has rightly said, it’s never too late for a happy beginning. In August 2017, Chiquita was one of the hundreds of dogs rendered homeless due to the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Irma. She was old and weak, had mitral valve disease & pulmonary hypertension. The shelter that rescued her from Florida and brought her...

My experience with heart disease in dogs started out personally before it became professional. What most people don`t know is that heart disease in dogs is almost as common as it is in humans. I rescued Nico from the streets of Brazil. He was a beautiful black Labrador mix. When I found him, his belly was...

Sometimes caring for senior pets means a little extra TLC- yet providing a safe and loving home in their golden years can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Sometimes this can mean more frequent veterinary visits, ensuring high-quality nutrition and exercise, providing soft bedding and toys, or making small adjustments around the household. Despite all your...

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...