Understanding and Preventing Heartworm Disease in Pets
Vet Talks 3 mins readHeartworm disease in pets can be very concerning for pet parents. The invasion of this mosquito-borne parasite can be life-threatening for your little one in severe cases! So it is essential to take steps to protect them from the disease. Understanding the Threat: Causes and Symptoms Heartworms require mosquitos to complete their lifecycle. Infected animals...
Read MoreVet Talks: How to Care for a Turtle
Vet Talks 5 min readAt 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...
Read MoreVet Tech Rounds: How To Pet-Proof Your Home
Pet Care Tips 4 min readDogs and cats tend to get up to a lot of mischiefs. When bringing a new pet home, it is really important to ensure that their new home is safe. Many of us pet parents know that puppies just love to chew, and kittens will climb as high as they can! We have provided some...
Read MoreHow to Help Your Dog with Neurological Disorders Naturally
Pet Care Tips 3 min readNeurological disorders are not unique to humans. Dogs and other animals can also have these disorders. To help you support your dog with a neurological disorder diagnosis, here is how to help your dog with neurological disorders naturally. The causes of neurological disease in dogs are remarkably diverse. Some canine neurological disorders can be associated...
Read MoreSupporting A Cat With Gastrointestinal Lymphoma: Mimi’s Story
Inspiring Pet Tails 5 min readA good friend is there for you in the good times but also during the difficult times. They will offer advice, stand by your side, and just be an ear to listen to what you are going through. We are so lucky to have been connected to cat mom, Lesley through one of her friends....
Read MoreVet Talks: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus – FIV in Cats
Vet Talks 4 min readFeline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a viral infection of cats and it is mainly diagnosed in male adult cats. FIV is shed mostly in the saliva and other blood fluids and it is transmitted primarily through direct bite-wound inoculation when an infected cat that is actively shedding virus into the saliva bites another cat. FIV...
Read MoreSupporting Your Pet Through Grief
Pet Care Tips 3 min readBeing a pet parent comes with many happy moments but grieving the loss of our loved ones including our pets is an unfortunate part of the job. Losing a loved one is not only really hard on us humans, but it can be equally devastating for the furkiddos who loved them dearly. Pets may show it in...
Read More#AskNHV: How Do I Keep My Dog Safe In Summer?
Pet Care Tips 2 min watchAs the weather warms up outside, it’s important to be sun smart when taking your pooch outside in the heat so these summer tips for dogs are important for all you pet parents! Sunny conditions can be harmful to dogs especially when exposed for a long time. Our #AskNHV series is here to help with...
Read MoreVet Talks: Bladder Stones In Pets
Vet Talks 3 min readAs a veterinarian and pet owner, I had many of my patients and my pets with bladder stones. Billy, my 12-years-old dog recently had bladder stones. It was an emergency because it was lodged in his urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body). After unblocking Billy’s urethra...
Read MoreSupporting A Dog With Chronic Renal Failure (CRF): Potato’s Story
Inspiring Pet Tails 4 min readWe first met dog mom Jessica and her furkid Potato back in November, when Jessica wanted to learn more about one of our Cushing’s Disease kit. Potato’s vet suspected Cushing’s disease as he had many of the symptoms. Once the test results came back, they discovered that it wasn’t Cushing’s disease but it was a combination...
Read MoreVet Tech Rounds: Hyperthyroidism And Hypothyroidism in Pets
Vet Talks 4 min readThe difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in pets can be very confusing. But, don’t worry, we’re here to help. The terms for describing both conditions are very similar and can cause a mix-up between the two. Both affect the thyroid but work in opposite ways. One way that I learned to remember the meaning for...
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