Vet Talks

There are many different parasites that our pets are predisposed to in the environment. All cases of intestinal parasites should be treated and diagnosed by a veterinarian. Worms and parasites in cats and dogs can become profoundly serious and often fatal if not treated. Worms and parasites feed off the tissue in the GI tract....

Water is essential to all of us, humans, and pets, and we directly depend on proper daily water intake to maintain appropriate health and replace fluids that are routinely lost through urine, feces, respiration, and transpiration. Water is an essential element that allows the cells in the body to absorb nutrients. It makes up 80...

When our pets are in pain, we are in pain. It can be incredibly frustrating when you don’t know what is wrong with your pet and you don’t know how to help. Animals can experience pain even if they cannot identify or communicate it the same way people do. Just like in humans, their pain...

What Is Polydactyly In Cats? The term polydactyly, meaning “many fingers” in Greek, is a condition that comes from extra fingers on the cat’s paw, which can manifest in one or all the paws (front and hind paws). It is an inherited “genetic defect” and generates additional little fingers to the kitty’s paw that vary...

We feel like we should start this article by managing expectations, your pet will never stop farting. It is a natural part of life, and, unfortunately, we’re stuck with it! That being said, while a little gas is normal in our pets, there is such a thing as too much gas. Sometimes, symptoms such as...

Many kitty parents can relate when it comes to aggression in cats. Those who are experiencing cat aggression can guarantee you that it is no laughing matter. Kitty aggression can become so intolerable, that many pet parents will end up seeking professional guidance regarding the issue. It is important to remember that this does not...

What dog doesn’t love food?! As our pet’s guardians though, it important that we don’t let eating habits turn into health problems. If your dog eats too quickly, there are some strategies that you can adopt to help them eat slower. If you have an eager eater, don’t worry! This is actually a good sign...

Summer is a time most of us really look forward to. There is nothing that beats great weather and being outdoors more often! Summer may be a fun time for us pet parents, but we must remember that our furkiddos might not be able to keep up with us in the rising temperatures. Dogs are...

For many of us, we will end up changing our cat and dog’s diet and regimen at some point in our lives. Whether that’s for weight loss, moving from puppy to adult food, adding a new supplement, or just wanting to try something different; there is always a process when it comes to adding a...

At NHV, we meet all kinds of amazing pet parents and pets. And although turtles may not be on the traditional list of pets, such as dogs or cats, we’ve had the pleasure of meeting some amazing and dedicated turtle rescuers and guardians. Turtles are lovable creatures that can make a wonderful addition to any...