Inspiring Pet Tails

14-year-old doggo Lucy was having kidney problems. She was required to follow up visits and blood work to keep everything in check. Her dog mom Darleen, got her started on NHV Milk Thistle and NHV Tripsy as recommended by our team of . Darleen was excited to share the good news of Lucy’s health updates with us, just before...

Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is a viral infection that commonly causes anemia or lymphoma in cats. It attacks the immune system which can predispose cats to other health disorders, such as cancer, immune disorders, anemia, and blood disorders. Although risky, the feline leukemia virus doesn’t have to be a death sentence for kittens, as most can...

Pancreatitis is a condition that occurs when the pancreas becomes inflamed. Pancreatitis in cats has no age, sex, or breed predisposition and appears to occur spontaneously, without any identified trigger or inciting cause. In this happy tale, pet parent Louise shares the story of Kiwi’s recovery from pancreatitis and kidney disease. Kiwi was diagnosed with...

Hyperthyroidism in cats is caused by excess production of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4.) Cats that have hyperthyroidism are more common in older pets (generally over ten years of age). In this happy tale, Melissa shares the story of Penny, her cat that started taking NHV Resthyro to improve his quality of life. Penny is...

Most cats love to groom themselves, but what happens when the behavior becomes a cause for concern? Excessive licking and itching can cause red, irritated hotspots and can make your pet very uncomfortable. Sometimes this can cause bald spots and patches of inflamed skin. This is Sonnie – he was licking, chewing, and pulling fur...

It is heartbreaking when your pet is diagnosed with cancer. As a pet parent, we don’t want our furry family members to feel sick during their last days. In this article, we will share three simple lessons that we can learn from caring for a cat with cancer through Teagan’s story. This is Teagan, who...

What is plasma cell pododermatitis? Pododermatitis, aka “Pillowfoot” is a rare condition in which kitties will experience inflammation of the footpads – typically caused by immune stimulation, although the exact cause is unknown. The paw pads become infiltrated by plasma cells, a type of white blood cell. This can cause splitting, cracking, and irritation, no fun...

Scout is heading into 2019 feeling better than ever, leaving her past behind her. Scout is another pup living with her amazing mum Hollie (who is also Ginger’s mum) and her pack of fur babies – thebeaglefarm – who has been through quite a lot. This senior lady came to her new family extremely overweight, which has caused...

Cats are prone to kidney health issues and diabetes, especially as they get older. This little guy was named after T.S. Eliot, the poet who inspired the musical ‘Cats’ when he wrote about feline psychology and sociology. Eliot had a health scare earlier this year that required emergency medical attention, but has since nursed back to...

Feline hyperthyroidism and chronic renal failure (CRF) are common diseases in senior cats. Because several common diseases of older cats-diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal cancer, and chronic kidney failure- share some of the clinical signs of hyperthyroidism, it is important to run a series of tests to determine what your kitty needs. These can develop as cats age, and...