Inspiring Pet Tails

We all know how frustrating it is to watch your pet feel unwell and not get any answers. They knew something was off with Bella, but the results kept coming back inconclusive. Even though cats and many other animals are masters of hiding illness– (sometimes it may not be as obvious as a change in...

There is nothing that tastes better than a warm home-cooked meal like mom used to make. Our pets seem to think so too! And all those comforting memories of home-cooked delicious dishes made by mom can also be shared with our furry friends. Cooking for pets is a great way to strengthen a bond. NHV’s veterinarian...

Our senior fur babies are delicate creatures, all we want is the best for them but sometimes bumps in the road occur, which can be scary for pet parents and pets. Papucho is a beautiful, scruffy poodle mix, now 17. It broke our hearts to hear this sweet pup had unfortunately hit a few health bumps...

Our kitty cats are funny creatures, often doing things we don’t quite understand, from swatting all of our stuff off the counter to hiding in small spaces and spying on us. While we usually laugh, sometimes our pet pawrent instincts kick in, and we know their strange behavior means something is wrong. These furry complex...

Are you thinking about bringing a rescue fur baby home? Consider a senior pet. When adopting a senior pet, you’re not only welcoming a life full of love and joy, but you’re also saving a beautiful life that might not get another chance. Senior pets are often rejected as people tend to look for puppies, kittens, and young...

Frosted furry faces are the most special ones. They probably don’t follow you everywhere like they used to, but sharing life with senior pets has its own beauty. Senior dog problems include a weakened immune system, joint discomfort, and arthritis which can have dramatic impacts on their daily life. It can be hard to witness changes...

Congestive heart failure in dogs, or CHF, occurs commonly among senior pets. It is a broad term that essentially means your dog’s heart can’t pump blood efficiently to the rest of the body. This causes fluid to back up in the chest, causing chest congestion. It can be caused by a failure of the left...

Your cat’s kidneys do many important things. While older cats are at a higher risk and it is more common in older pets, kidney disease can occur in cats and dogs of all ages. It is a very common disease, with 1 in 3 cats being afflicted in their lifetime. It can develop as a sudden onset,...

Hypoadrenocorticism is also known as Addison’s disease. When the adrenal gland fails to produce adrenal gland hormones, cortisol and aldosterone properly, this can lead to serious consequences. The cause of this disease is for the most part unknown; however, luckily there are ways it can be managed. The adrenal glands are located next to the kidneys...

As our cats and dogs age, one of the conditions they could be prone to is bladder infections. This can be both uncomfortable and unpleasant for our little ones. Some common symptoms are straining to urinate, urinating frequently, blood in the urine, or having ‘accidents’ in the house. While any breed (male or female) is...