Natural Dog Stress Reliever Supplemental Support

With a heightened sense of hearing and smell, small events that seem mundane to us can be terrifying and stressful for your dogs. Sometimes the stress is from the ride to the office, or maybe they are missing their human companions. This all contributes to changes in behavior like excessive panting, drooling, sweaty paws, dilated eyes, pacing, excessively shedding, or just completely shutting down. Some dogs become so stressed that it may lead to fear and aggression.

Other forms of stress in a dog’s life include:

• Working dogs that are pushed too hard
• Flying on a plane
• Special events (eg. fireworks)
• Staying in a shelter
• The loss of an owner
• The loss or addition of a furry playmate
• Going to a new home
• Moving

In addition to panting, excessive barking/whining, chewing on themselves, shivering (when it’s not cold), panicked tail wagging, or tense muscles, stress can also cause GI tract issues such as diarrhea or vomiting.

The key to a healthy pup is balance. Too much or too little activity can be harmful, as well as too much or too little socialization. A balanced, clean diet also helps maintain the body and the mind. If your dog is susceptible to stress, you can use calming herbs like those found in NHV Lesstress. This formulation gently acts on the nervous system and immune system to provide a natural dog stress reliever.

How NHV’s Natural Dog Stress Relief Eases Stress and Anxiety

For stressful experiences such as separation anxiety, the loss or addition of a furry friend, special events (eg. fireworks) and illness (stress can cause conditions to worsen), the natural (non-addictive) sedative properties of Lesstress gently relax the nervous system and endocrine system. Ingredients like Chamomile, Passion Flower and Lemon Balm work to calm nerves while ingredients like Reishi, Eleuthero, and Echinacea Angustifolia are very beneficial for helping the body adapt to stress and illness and stimulate healthy immune function.

Help Support Your Dog Naturally

All NHV supplements like Lesstress are 100% natural and created by a holistic veterinarian and a master herbalist, specially formulated for pets. Feel free to contact our veterinary professionals to get more insight into your little one’s health and wellbeing.

Tracheal Collapse Support for Pets 

Tracheal collapse is an acquired, non- congenital, disease. It can occur in the neck region, within the chest, where the trachea is located, or in both locations. The cartilage rings of the trachea (windpipe) are shaped like the letter C, lying on its back. A small membrane covers the top of the ring. The cartilages loses its rigidity, and the membrane stretches. For this reason, the rings may be collapsed, the windpipe flattened, and mild to severe obstruction of the airway may develop.

The cause is not well understood, but proposed theories include genetic factors such as breed, nutritional influences, neurologic problems, and degeneration of the tracheal cartilages.

Symptoms of Tracheal Collapse in Dogs and Cats

• Persistent, dry, harsh cough (“Honking” cough)
• Difficult breathing and wheezy noise
• Exercise intolerance
• Bluish tinge to the gums

A Powerful Complete Kit

The herbs present in each of these formulations have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and help support the symptoms of pets suffering from a collapsed trachea, like shortness of breath,  stress, discomfort, inflammation and discomfort caused by it.

RESP-AID

• Helps support lungs that are in distress due to tracheal collapse
• Contains herbs with natural anti-inflammatory properties
• Helps with respiratory congestion
• Helps the body fight infection
• May help with shortness of breath

LESSTRESS

• Periods of excitement can result in severe respiratory distress. Using a natural, safe, herbal formulation like Lesstress can help calm your dog or cat. 
• Lesstress helps support both the nervous system and the immune system

TURMERIC

• The active compound in turmeric is Curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties. The anti-inflammatory properties in this herb may be useful to help with the inflammation of the lining of the trachea. 
• Helps support heart and circulatory functions
• Has discomfort-reducing properties

PETOMEGA 3

• Omega 3 oils help promote healthy heart function
• Supports lungs that may be affected by a collapsed trachea
• Promotes overall support and comfort
• Some studies have indicated that the use of omega 3's may help regenerate the tissues of the cartilage rings. 

NHV’s Tracheal Collapse Support Kit is a vet formulated bundle with 4 all-natural herbal blends designed to support a pet suffering from collapsed trachea. NHV’s Resp-Aid, NHV’s Lesstress, NHV’s Turmeric and NHV’s PetOmega 3, are combined in this bundle to help relieve symptoms of tracheal collapse and balance your pet’s immune system.

If you have questions about holistic remedies, you can ask an expert at NHV because we want your pet to get healthy naturally.

Dog Paw Pad Ointment for Burn Support

Paw pad injuries due to over-exercise are common injuries for active pups, especially on hot summer days. Running back and forth on rough surfaces like concrete, pavement, or gravel may cause tenderness, blisters, burns, and possible peeling in the pad skin. As a rule of thumb, if the surface is too hot to put the back of your hand onto it, then it isn't safe for your little one to be walking on it either. Dog paw pads are pretty tough, but they aren't meant for running on such hard surfaces for long periods of time. Don't feel bad if your fluffy friend has a paw pad injury and you didn’t notice right away because there may not be any symptoms until they are settling down at home later. Just like summer, winter can present some risks as well. It is easy for your pup's paw pads to get dehydrated, dry or cracked with dry, cold weather. The iconic blue/green salt that is sprinkled onto sideways and walkways can definitely cause ouchies in your furkiddo's paws. To avoid paw pad injuries, consider protective accessories like booties or shoes for your furbaby. Shorter walks, limiting time on hot surfaces and using a topical ointment for dog paws are other ways to prevent paw pad injuries.

How NHV’s Dog Paw Ointment Supports Paw Pad Injuries and More

Paw pad injuries can be minor scratches but sometimes the pads are so badly damaged that the surface of the skin begins to blister and peel away from the foot. These injuries can take quite a while to heal and cause a lot of pain and discomfort for your furkiddo. For more severe injuries, vet-prescribed antibiotics may be required. For less severe burns and scrapes, a topical ointment for dog paws like NHV Heal Care can help soothe inflamed skin and help decrease the risk of infection - your pup's paws aren't always the cleanest so they can be at a higher risk for a bacterial or fungal (yeast) infection.

Heal care for dogs  contains ingredients like Arnica and St. John's Wort which are beneficial for a variety of issues from burnt paw pads to achy joints. Arnica is known for its ability to help sprains and joint discomfort by dilating blood vessels, increasing circulation to the affected area and enhancing recovery. St. John’s Wort is a cooling herb that has traditionally been used for reducing inflammation and promoting healing from injuries such as burns, bruises, sores, cramps, sprains and discomfort caused by nerve damage.

Promote Healing and Provide Relief with NHV’s Natural Pet Products

It’s great to know that there are ways to support your furkiddo’s health naturally! All NHV products use only the finest organic, wild-crafted ingredients and formulated by the combined efforts of a master herbalist and veterinarian with 50+ years of experience. If you have any questions about paw pad health or need any holistic advice, please get in touch with an NHV pet expert using the button below.