Inspiring Pet Tails

During my practical in veterinary school, I saw so many animals fighting cancer. Dogs, cats, rodents, birds, horses, cows. Each and every time, it was heartbreaking. But with my cancer cat Frederico, who suffered from feline lymphoma, it was especially difficult. Frederico appeared in my life at a time when I probably needed him most....

Pet mom Ashleigh has two beautiful Pittie Mixes. Meet Talladega and Georgia Blu. Dega is a 43 lb Pittie/Corgi, and Georgia Blu is 52 lb Pittie Mix. Between all the zipping around and walkies in the forest, modeling for their mom’s art, and trying out tasty new snacks – these two wanted daily supplements to support their...

Congestive Heart Failure in dogs is a condition that affects the heart’s ability to pump blood and hence, reduces the oxygen that the body’s organs need to function normally. Lala was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in August 2018. She had to take four medications two times a day and was barely able to walk...

Lymphoma in dogs is a malignant form of cancer that begins with specific white blood cells and lymphocytes growing out of control. Common symptoms can include: Breathing difficulty Enlarged lymph nodes around face, neck or backs of legs Lethargy Poor or lack of appetite Weight loss Weakness Unusual lumps or bumps Conventional treatment options for...

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...