If you’ve never gone camping with a pet before, it is very exciting but can also be a little bit nerve-racking. There are many things you need to pack and bring along with you that you may not think of until you get there. To help put your mind at ease and help keep you...

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...

Dogs 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...

Neurological 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...

A 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....

Feline 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...

Being 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...

As 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...

As 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...

We 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...