Pet Care Tips
Preparing Your Senior Pet for Winter: Joint Pain & Stiffness
Pet Care Tips 3 mins readAs the temperature drops, senior pets may face more than just chilly air and the need for more cuddles. Cold weather can actually worsen joint pain in senior pets and make it harder for them to move around as easily. Conditions like arthritis and general stiffness may become more prominent, especially as pets age, leading...
Read MoreFinding Out Your Cat Has A Tumor Or Feline Cancer Is Frightening!
Pet Care Tips 4 min readYour beloved kitty has just been diagnosed with having a tumor or feline cancer, and you are feeling lost and confused. We at NHV Natural Pet Products understand and are here to support you and your fur baby during this time. We know that there will be an endless list of questions about tumors in...
Read MoreIntegrative Therapies: Aromatherapy For Pets
Pet Care Tips 2 min readIntegrative therapies, from massage to naturopathic remedies for pets are seeing an exciting resurgence in pet care! As we continue our look at integrative veterinary care, we examine using aromatherapy for pet health and pet behavioral problems—discussing possible cautions and efficacy of aromatherapy. Click here to view part 1 in this series: “Integrative Therapies: Acupuncture...
Read MoreTips To Keep Your Pet Safe, Happy and Healthy This Holiday Season!
Pet Care Tips 3 min readWith all the festive preparations going on this holiday season, we wanted to give busy pet parents some important tips to keep your pet safe, healthy, and happy! 1. Don’t feed pet chocolate – This yummy human treat is one of the most common reasons for emergency vet visits during the holidays. Unfortunately, even a...
Read MoreIntegrative Therapies: Acupuncture for Pets
Pet Care Tips 3 min readAlternative or integrative therapies for pets have recently seen a huge resurgence due to their powerful healing ability with minimal side effects. Today we begin a once a month series in our NHV blogs, where we will explore alternative integrative therapies for pets, from acupuncture to aromatherapy to massage and magnetic therapy for treating illnesses...
Read MoreHalloween Tips & Treats For Your Pet
Pet Care Tips 3 min readDon’t leave your furry companions out of the Halloween fun. Here are some tips to make sure your pet has a SAFE and Happy Halloween! And as our extra special treat, we’ve posted some yummy pumpkin recipes for your cat or dog. P.S. We’ve also got a special Halloween contest, see our Facebook! Tip #1:...
Read MoreIntegrative Veterinary Medicine: How To Decide What’s Best For Your Cat or Dog
Pet Care Tips 4 min readIt’s a heavy burden we pet parents have when it comes to the health of our animal companions and the trust they place in us. So many pet parents we’ve spoken to want to know how to make their cat or dog healthier “naturally” without the common side effects of drugs. But knowing what to do,...
Read MoreTips to Help Joint Discomfort in Your Pet
Pet Care Tips 2 min readAre you noticing more aches and discomfort in your body with the change in weather? As fall sets in and the weather dampens and cools, you’re not the only one who’s feeling the chill in their bones; pets can be particularly susceptible to joint discomfort during the cool fall and winter months. You may notice...
Read MoreCat Talk – What’s Your Kitty Trying To Tell You
Pet Care Tips 3 min readAs pet owners, cat body language isn’t always as straightforward as we would like. Confusion with the body language of dogs (which in the language of cats sometimes means the opposite) along with the subtleness of feline non-verbal cues makes it easy to misunderstand our furry companions. Today, let’s break down cat body language and...
Read MoreDog Body Language: Understanding Your Canine Companion
Pet Care Tips 4 min readYour dog is constantly communicating with you. Think of your pup as an open book—he or she is continually signaling their emotional state and intentions to you—you need to know how to read them. Although a dog may bark or growl, their primary communication with you and the world around them is through body language....
Read MoreImportant Differences Between Professional Pet Sitters and Independent Caregivers
Pet Care Tips 3 min readWe all want what’s best for our animals, and there may come a time when we need to leave them for an extended period of time for a business trip, vacation, or another type of sabbatical that requires separation from our beloved pets. Instead of traditional boarding services or taking them to a kennel, many...
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