Dental health is a very important part of your pet’s overall health and is linked to other health problems. Your pet’s teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year (or twice a year in senior patients) by your veterinarian to look for early signs of a problem and keep your pet’s mouth...

This Veterans Day, we take time to honor our military veterans. We owe so much to these brave men and women, who on many occasions endure more than most of us could ever imagine. Some of these heroes also have four legs. Here are 2 unbelievable stories about animals showing bravery and dedicating their lives...

Thank you Linda for sharing Jax’s story of and his success using NHV remedies with us! *Product reviews are solely the experience and opinion of the reviewer. Actual results may vary.

When our pets are healthy and young, it’s natural for us as pet parents to wonder ‘is it really necessary to give my healthy dog or cat a multivitamin?’ The answer is simply—yes. Vitamins are necessary for life. They help to regulate body processes, protect the body from environmental toxins, and break down nutrients such...

Thank you Jane for sharing your story with us. Update Oct 24, 2016: Sadly, little Piri crossed the rainbow bridge on Oct 14, 2016. He was 17 years old. He was loved and still is loved every day by Jane and Yang and all those who knew him and followed him. We know how difficult...

Halloween isn’t just for people; pets can have their share of fun too. Some pets might be real tricksters, while others might not, but we do know one thing for sure: all pets are good at the treat part! Here is a list of our top 10 ideas to help your pet get in on...

Hypothyroidism in dogs is one of the most common diseases we see at the Animal Wellness Clinic (Dr. Cook’s veterinary practice). A thorough understanding of the disease and the symptoms will help with early diagnosis and treatment. Below is an explanation of the complicated and all-encompassing disease of hypothyroidism in dogs. What is hypothyroidism? The...

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone (two-legged, four-legged, and feathered) who is affected by the Hurricane. Here are some tips to keep pets safe during hurricane season. Have a pet emergency kit ready to go Before any storm, create a pet emergency kit. The kit should include: Enough water and non-perishable food (preferably canned food as...

Last week we had to say goodbye to Hazel, a sweet feral kitty who was rescued by Linette in 2011 when she was about 1. Somewhere along with her life, poor Hazel contracted FeLV and . We, here at NHV all understand the discomfort that comes with losing a beloved member of the family. Our...

Thank you Jessica for sharing this heartwarming tale about Mr. Buddy Freckles. He makes us smile too 🙂 What is a Heart Murmur in Dogs? A heart murmur is when extra vibrations are produced due to turbulent blood flow or because of vibrations of the heart structure, such as part of a valve. Your veterinarian...