Pet Care Tips

Halloween isn’t just for people; pets can have their share of fun too. Some pets might be real tricksters, while others might not, but we do know one thing for sure: all pets are good at the treat part! Here is a list of our top 10 ideas to help your pet get in on...

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone (two-legged, four-legged, and feathered) who is affected by the Hurricane. Here are some tips to keep pets safe during hurricane season. Have a pet emergency kit ready to go Before any storm, create a pet emergency kit. The kit should include: Enough water and non-perishable food (preferably canned food as...

Perhaps you, like so many of the other pet parents we speak to, are dealing with a sick cat, dog, or other pet. It’s a stressful situation for both of you. Given all the emotional anxiety that comes with a sick pet, we wanted to focus on WHY it’s so important that pet parents recognize...

We talk a lot about pet health and wellness, because hey – it’s important. We also know that another part of the quality of life for your pet is having fun and getting spoiled. We treat ourselves on a regular basis, whether it is a food reward for meeting a weight loss goal or a...

Thinking about getting a playmate for your dog? This sounds easy in theory, but some dogs just do not share the same excitement and can be very jealous of a new arrival, creating competition and fights. We think that there is nothing better than two animals being best friends, which is why we have provided...

When our furbabies are young and healthy, it’s easy not to want to think about the future. But too many times, when our pet health deteriorates, and our vet bills skyrocket, we realize all the little things we could have done in hindsight that may have helped prevent it. Here are 5 easy tips you...

We are pleased to announce two new NHV family members, Jonika and Zimba. These two adorable baby kittens are rescues that we adopted through VOKRA (Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association).   All VOKRA cats are housed in foster homes, where they get to start life experiencing the love of human companionship while playing with their...

We all know the saying “they fight like cats and dogs,” but that doesn’t have to be the reality.  If introduced properly, your cats and dogs are more likely to get along. That being said, some cat and dog breeds get along better than others. Some dog breeds are also hardwired to see cats as something to...

July is Lost Pet Prevention Month, and we at NHV do not want our pet parents to experience the stress and sadness of losing a pet, so we have a few tips to help prevent pet loss. Nobody expects to lose a pet, but unfortunately, it happens much more frequently than people realize. It is reported that...

It doesn’t matter if you have a cat, dog, or rabbit. If you think it is hot, guaranteed your pet does too. The only problem is that you can vocalize how you feel much easier than they can. Pets are susceptible to the heat, too, and are at risk of suffering from heatstroke because they...