Pet Care Tips

The doorbell keeps ringing, and strange creatures show up shouting for candy. Your entire living room routine is thrown out the window, and now you’re wondering how to make Halloween easier for your pet. Halloween is oodles of fun for us humans. But for our pets, Halloween can feel like an overstimulating home invasion. You...

Halloween is officially here! Between the cozy autumn vibes, trick-or-treaters at the door, and endless bowls of candy, it is one of the most exciting nights of the year. Naturally, we want our pets to join in. Whether you are dressing your dog up as a little pumpkin or curling up on the couch for...

Spooky season is officially here! Between the silly costumes, ghost stories, and creaky doorsteps, October is full of fun little scares. But as pet parents, we all know the absolute scariest moments do not involve ghosts or ghouls. They are the moments when we notice our dog or cat just is not acting like themselves....

Dreaming of adding a pup to your family, but worried your allergies will get in the way? You have probably searched for the best hypoallergenic dogs. It sounds like a simple solution. But the truth is, no dog is 100% hypoallergenic. Allergic reactions are not actually triggered by fur itself. Instead, they come from proteins...

As we approach fall and winter, the days start to get shorter with darker mornings and earlier sunsets. To help us humans adjust, the clocks fall back each fall. But how do these factors and clock changes affect our furry family?  While our furry companions can’t read a clock as we do, they have an...

Fall is such a wonderfully cozy season, but it also quietly brings other subtle changes. Cool, damp weather and shorter days can mean shifting routines, and holidays can bring new household hazards. These seemingly small changes can affect dogs and cats in ways many pet parents may not notice at first. Why Fall Is Harder...

Cleaning a litter box is not the most glamorous part of being a cat parent. But every time you scoop, you are actually getting important information about your cat’s health. That’s why having a cat poop guide may be helpful. What’s inside the litter box is one of the indicators of digestive health, hydration, and...

Kelly, a Pet Expert from the NHV team, shares something that she learned from her father: feed the animals before you feed yourself. Her beloved childhood mutt Patches was her number one priority as soon as I got home from school. This sweet little dog with freckles on her face always ran to meet her...

To us, fireworks mean celebration. To a pet, the sky may suddenly start making loud, unpredictable noises they do not understand. Labor Day weekend can be full of family gatherings, outdoor fun, and fireworks. But for many dogs and cats, the booms, flashes, and vibrations can turn an exciting evening into a stressful one. The...

Every pet parent wants to give their fur kid the happiest, healthiest life possible. But true wellness isn’t just about one single thing. It’s the sum of all the daily choices we make for them. From what goes into their food bowl to how much quality sleep they get, taking a holistic approach helps your...