Pet Care Tips

Cat owners share a very special bond with their favorite felines which can’t be described as anything short of love. It’s the reason you never hear of “cat likers”! If you like cats, you love cats and all the silly, curious, fiercely independent behavior that goes along with the species. For anyone who has ever...

Ticks belong to the arachnid family and come in a variety of shapes and sizes- some as small as the head of a pin! But don’t let their scale fool you- these pesky 8 leggers can carry with them a host of dangerous diseases, making them a serious threat to the health of your favorite...

In our last blog post, we discussed the Top 5 most common cat ailments and the NHV Natural Pet Products we have created to help address these conditions. Today in part two of our series, we’re going to be speaking to all the dog owners out there and looking at the Top 5 most common canine...

As everyone who has experienced the “common cold” discomfort knows, even the most mundane health issues can take a major toll on your body. In an animal, minor health issues can also be difficult to diagnose since your pet cannot use words to explain his or her symptoms. However, if left unchecked, undiagnosed conditions can...

Unlike books, you can judge a cat by its cover. That’s right: The color of your cat’s fur says a lot about his or her personality. Not only that, but cats of the same coat color will often share a number of character traits between them. Curious if your pet cat fits the bill? Take...

There’s something very special about adding a dog to your family brood. Children learn responsibility, companionship, and loyalty through interacting with a pet, and few animals exemplify those qualities more than dogs. But finding the perfect canine companion can be tricky. With literally thousands of available, how do you know which one is right for...

Black, brown, grey, orange, tabby, short-hair, long-hair, exotic, local, or just plain cute, there’s a lot of choices out there when it comes to finding the right breed of cat for you. Different breeds come with different temperaments, life expectancies, and maintenance requirements, making research the key to finding a breed that will fit in...

Happy Holidays! Make sure to keep your pets safe over the Holidays. Do not feed your pets cooked turkey bones. Cooked turkey bones can be dangerous as these bones are sharp and may get lodged in the GI tract, esophagus, or teeth of your pet. You can give your pet skinless white meat as a . The...

Gone are the days of ‘walkies’ in the sun and playing fetch in the lake. It’s easy to sit back and lament the loss of the outdoors once the weather turns a bit chillier. But the good news is that with a little extra planning and a dash of creativity, your pet can be equally...

As the cold weather begins to blow our way, we often see our pets scratching, licking, and chewing their fur a little more than we’d like. Preparing our pets for winter is key to establishing a healthy, conditioned coat to keep your animals as comfortable as possible. The first step to a healthy coat is...