You know what they say? When you need a hand, find a paw. We are doing exactly that for all the pet parents who have signed up for our #NHVtransformations challenge. At the start of 2019, as we struggled with our New Year’s resolutions, we realized our pets help us with so much. They help us...

During my practical in veterinary school, I saw so many animals fighting cancer. Dogs, cats, rodents, birds, horses, cows. Each and every time, it was heartbreaking. But with my cancer cat Frederico, who suffered from feline lymphoma, it was especially difficult. Frederico appeared in my life at a time when I probably needed him most....

Pet mom Ashleigh has two beautiful Pittie Mixes. Meet Talladega and Georgia Blu. Dega is a 43 lb Pittie/Corgi, and Georgia Blu is 52 lb Pittie Mix. Between all the zipping around and walkies in the forest, modeling for their mom’s art, and trying out tasty new snacks – these two wanted daily supplements to support their...

Congestive Heart Failure in dogs is a condition that affects the heart’s ability to pump blood and hence, reduces the oxygen that the body’s organs need to function normally. Lala was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in August 2018. She had to take four medications two times a day and was barely able to walk...

Lymphoma in dogs is a malignant form of cancer that begins with specific white blood cells and lymphocytes growing out of control. Common symptoms can include: Breathing difficulty Enlarged lymph nodes around face, neck or backs of legs Lethargy Poor or lack of appetite Weight loss Weakness Unusual lumps or bumps Conventional treatment options for...

14-year-old doggo Lucy was having kidney problems. She was required to follow up visits and blood work to keep everything in check. Her dog mom Darleen, got her started on NHV Milk Thistle and NHV Tripsy as recommended by our team of . Darleen was excited to share the good news of Lucy’s health updates with us, just before...

Red, itchy skin is more than just an annoying problem in our pets.  It negatively affects our pets’ quality of life, can lead to secondary infections, and can even affect our lives as well. Atopic dermatitis, also known as atopy, is one of the most commonly encountered itchy skin diseases for pets in private practice. My...

Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is a viral infection that commonly causes anemia or lymphoma in cats. It attacks the immune system which can predispose cats to other health disorders, such as cancer, immune disorders, anemia, and blood disorders. Although risky, the feline leukemia virus doesn’t have to be a death sentence for kittens, as most can...

It all started in April. When one of our NHV Pet Parents told us about a special rescue dog whose kidneys were failing. Cara had known NHV from before, and she wanted to know if Edna, this precious giant dandelion-like looking dog, could find any herbal help from NHV. We sprung into action right away....

Clients often ask “How cold is too cold for dogs to be outside?” There is no simple answer to this. Every dog is different. Therefore it is essential to consider the following factors before you plan your dog’s winter adventures. In this issue of Vet Tech Rounds, I will share the different factors that can influence...