Inspiring Pet Tails

The word “cancer” strikes fear into the hearts of all pet owners. It’s the very last thing that you want to hear your veterinarian say when you take your beloved feline companion in for a problem. Stomach cancer is a very secretive disease in cats. The symptoms start out barely noticeable, and they gradually increase until...

For her autistic son, their dog Hope is like a second mom. Hope is everything a dog is to a family – a friend, a comedian, a protector, a child. But Hope is also therapy. For the last 9 years, Hope had been helping her autistic human cope with the episodes his condition would bring. She would bark and...

It’s been a year since the big “Persian Rescue” at the Arizona humane society. Abby is one of the 75 Persian cats rescued from this abusive hoarding situation. As a kitten, all Abby knew in the world was a hard iron crate. For the first 3 years of her life, she could barely turn around. Not all cats made it...

Few things are as scary and disheartening as learning that your beloved pet has lymphoma. We are anxious to do whatever we can to care for and protect our fur babies. Despite the emotional rollercoaster, it is important to make the best possible decisions for your beloved pet and reach out to loved ones for support. That’s...

The onset of Cushing’s disease can be a long, slow process. One of the first signs of this disease is excessive thirst and urination. You may find that you’re refilling your pet’s water bowl more often. They may be asking to go outside more frequently. Paired with this, you may find that your well-trained dog is...

Nala’s battle with many symptoms lead her Mom to NHV for a holistic approach. It all started with a message we received two weeks ago. When our pets show signs and symptoms out of the norm such as drinking excess water and frequent urination, it makes pet parents aware that something isn’t right. Nala’s Mom Jen...

Hazel had been rejected by a family in the past and labeled a biter. She was up to be euthanized when Christine found her as a 3-month old and decided to give this baby girl another chance at life by fostering her. Hazel loved her foster home and opened up to embrace everything in it. The...

Every pet parent always remembers two days distinctly. The day you bring your pet home for the first time and the day you say your last goodbye. Your heartaches and everything remind you of your furry friend. You imagine how joyful and peaceful life must be across the rainbow bridge and your heart finds solace. With time the tears turn...

As we all know, having surgery is never fun, especially when it involves the more ‘sensitive’ areas. A perineal urethrostomy (sometimes referred to as a ‘PU’) is a surgery performed on male cats who have a urinary blockage. Male cats can more easily develop a blockage of urine because of the anatomy of their urinary...

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. It is a critical and unsustainable condition but it can be reversed with a proper holistic treatment plan. How can you recognize congestive heart failure in...