Preparing Your Senior Pet for Winter: Joint Pain & Stiffness
Pet Care Tips 3 mins readAs the temperature drops, senior pets may face more than just chilly air and the need for more cuddles. Cold weather can actually worsen joint pain in senior pets and make it harder for them to move around as easily. Conditions like arthritis and general stiffness may become more prominent, especially as pets age, leading...
Read MoreVet Talks: Hypothyroidism in Dogs
Vet Talks 3 min readHypothyroidism 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...
Read MoreTips for Pet Owners During Hurricane Season
Pet Care Tips 2 min readOur 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...
Read MoreHazel’s Story With FeLV and FIV
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readLast 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...
Read MoreBuddy Freckles Finds Relief With NHV Hearty Heart
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readThank you Jessica for sharing this heartwarming tale about Mr. Buddy Freckles. He makes us smile too ð 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...
Read MoreCooper’s Battle With Cancer
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readCooper, an 11-year-old Bernese mountain dog, was diagnosed with cancer a year ago. His mom added natural supplements to his diet to help faster recovery. The Cancer Fighter Kit that Evelyn used for Cooper has given her more time with her fur baby. Thank you Evelyn for sharing Cooper’s beautiful story and such a lovely...
Read MoreContagious: Joy or Anxiety, What Are You Spreading To Your Pet
Pet Care Tips 3 min readPerhaps you, like so many of the other pet parents we speak to, are dealing with a sick cat, dog, or other pet. It’s a stressful situation for both of you. Given all the emotional anxiety that comes with a sick pet, we wanted to focus on WHY it’s so important that pet parents recognize...
Read MoreBo Loves His NHV Mellit!
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Read MoreVet Talks: Discomfort Awareness in Pets
Vet Talks 3 min readOne of the most important things to know as a pet owner is how to tell when your dog or cat is in discomfort. Discomfort can be a signal of a life-threatening issue. Signs of discomfort (even the subtle signs) will be more obvious to you if you have a good idea of what your...
Read MoreThe Importance of Deworming Your Pets
Vet Talks 2 min readIntestinal parasites are diagnosed in cats and dogs daily in veterinary practice. Animals that sniff, slurp, lick, hunt, and eat, as well as gobble anything in their paths such as dirt, trash, and poop, are bound to pick up parasites. Though some dogs and cats do not show obvious signs of infection, others can have...
Read MoreSpoiler Alert! No, Seriously. Go Ahead And Spoil Your Pet.
Pet Care Tips 3 min readWe talk a lot about pet health and wellness, because hey – it’s important. We also know that another part of the quality of life for your pet is having fun and getting spoiled. We treat ourselves on a regular basis, whether it is a food reward for meeting a weight loss goal or a...
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