One of the most important things to know as a pet owner is how to tell when your dog or cat is in discomfort. Discomfort can be a signal of a life-threatening issue.  Signs of discomfort (even the subtle signs) will be more obvious to you if you have a good idea of what your...

Intestinal parasites are diagnosed in cats and dogs daily in veterinary practice. Animals that sniff, slurp, lick, hunt, and eat, as well as gobble anything in their paths such as dirt, trash, and poop, are bound to pick up parasites. Though some dogs and cats do not show obvious signs of infection, others can have...

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...

Cushing’s disease or hyperadrenocorticism in dogs is an endocrine disease resulting in a set of symptoms observed when the body is exposed to excess cortisone over a long period of time. It commonly affects middle-aged dogs and the most common breeds affected are poodles, dachshunds, and beagles. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal...

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...

Think we humans are the only ones who get stressed out and act badly? Well, that’s simply not the case. Dogs and cats also suffer from severe anxiety. In fact, in our veterinary practice, it is very common to see anxiety problems in pets. Our dog patients can suffer from anxiety to exhibit destructive or...

We love hearing from pet parents about their experience with NHV. Thank you so much Claudia for sharing your story. We are sending Ajia healing thoughts for her continued recovery. PS: On April 3, 2016, it was Ajia’s 16th birthday! Happy birthday sweet girl 🙂 *Product reviews are solely the experience and opinion of the...

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...