Pet Care Tips

Friendly. Sweet. Fearless. Stubborn. Lovable. Happy go lucky. Adventurous. Snuggly. Do these words remind you of your furry friend?  All of these words could be used to describe NHV’s very own Rat Terrier, Chaya. Don’t let the small size and sweet golden eyes fool you.  Rat Terriers are lively, active dogs that are often described...

In the journey of your life together with your partner is a third little someone. Your furbaby! From your vacation plans to your grocery list, everything you two do revolves around your kid with paws. Let’s make vacations, work trips, and time away from home stress-free for the entire family. If you are the main caregiver to your...

The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working breed dog that originated in Northeast Asia. They have a thickly furred double coat, erect triangular ears, and distinctive markings. They have high energy and intellect, and a natural instinct to roam and explore. Their blue or multi-colored eyes and striking facial masks only add to their beauty. Siberians can have...

What is Pancreatitis in dogs and cats? To explain it in simple terms, pancreatitis happens when the pancreas in our pets becomes inflamed. When the pancreas is working normally, it produces enzymes that are essential for the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats and they become active once they reach the small intestine. In a...

You may have noticed your older fur baby slowing down in recent years. Maybe they are playing less, sleeping more, and moving a bit slower. Although this might seem normal for an aging canine, arthritis could be the cause. Arthritis is likely to impact most dogs and cats as they age. Unfortunately, owners and veterinarians may not...

Life is better when there’s fresh air, bright stars, s’mores, and a warm sleeping bag. But life is best when you have a four-legged friend to snuggle in that warm sleeping bag with! Their nails might puncture the bag though. But that’s the beauty of an adventure pet. You stop counting the miles and start...

Keeping our pets active is extremely important in maintaining their physical health. Activity is not only important for the body, but also for the mind. One way to keep your pet both physically and mentally active is by challenging them with interactive pet toys like ‘food puzzles’. Why Pet Food Puzzles? Food puzzles or puzzle...

Christmas with Santa’s little helpers. Oh, what fun! We went about asking some NHV pet parents what makes Christmas the most fun-est time of the year. They gave us a lot of answers! We went back a second time and asked them what really, really makes Christmas the fun-est time of the year. We ended up with a...

Everything is in order. And then suddenly… life happens. A new season. A new pet. A new family member. A new house. A new job. A new routine for the holidays. Each time we change, we get to add a little stress to our platter. But sometimes we just need to trust the magic of...

Fur on everything you touch. Toys scattered across the floor. Chewed up slippers. Ripped sofa arms. Litter boxes or pee pads…or both? Pet-loving friends are always welcome, to make “pet-friendly” weekend plans. A home with pets is a home fur keeps and we would never have it any other way. Does this sound like your...