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Meet Janggun. He is a male Shih Tzu from South Korea and has lost his eyesight in both eyes. When his pet parents reached out to us at the end of March, he was 8 lbs very skinny, and not active at all. Janggun suffers from Atopy, an inflammatory, chronic skin disease associated with allergies...

Rodent Ulcers “Rodent Ulcers”, otherwise known as indolent ulcers or stomatitis, are eosinophilic granulomas or a solid grouping of inflammatory cells coming together in a lump or solid structure. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that is commonly associated and elevated with allergies. They are part of the immune system defending against parasites....

Inflammation bowel disease (IBD) is the name given to several conditions in which the walls of the gastrointestinal tract (gut) of your little one become inflamed. IBD is a common issue in many pets and can also be related to other health conditions. Diet is one of the ways that you can help manage your...

What is IBD in Dogs and Cats? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in dogs and cats is a common gastrointestinal issue. When a pet suffers from IBD, inflammatory cells inside the body invade the gastrointestinal tract (GI), including the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Once inflammatory cells enter the GI tract, they may disrupt normal...

The term hypoallergenic diet for pets gets used a lot. But what does hypoallergenic mean? Does your pet really need it? In this edition of the Vet talks Blog, I’ll help you understand what a hypoallergenic diet is.  Do you know that chronic skin problems, vomiting, ear infections, and itching can be caused by food...

Friendly. Sweet. Fearless. Stubborn. Lovable. Happy go lucky. Adventurous. Snuggly. Do these words remind you of your furry friend?  All of these words could be used to describe NHV’s very own Rat Terrier, Chaya. Don’t let the small size and sweet golden eyes fool you.  Rat Terriers are lively, active dogs that are often described...

For many of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s been a long winter. But thank goodness, soon the polar vortexes, blizzards, and ice storms will give way to warm breezes, buds on the trees, and an opportunity for a fresh start. As winter fades away, soon it will be nothing but blue skies, green grass, and...

As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, springtime brings a sense of renewal and rejuvenation. For pet parents, it’s also a prime time to focus on springtime pet wellness, ensuring our furriends are in tip-top shape to fully embrace the wonders of the season. In this blog, we delve into the importance of...

This week on NHV’s vet blog, I wanted to discuss a messy, inconvenient, but common issue for pet parents: gastrointestinal (GI) issues in dogs and cats.

Is your kitty excessively scratching, licking, and/or biting a specific area of their body? These symptoms can have a couple of different underlying causes and it can lead to a condition called acute moist dermatitis, also known as hot spots. What Is A Hot Spot? Hot spots on cats are inflamed skin lesions that are...