Ear Mites in Dogs and Cats In our practice, ear mites are prevalent in feral and outdoor cats, but uncommon in dogs. Often, clients will call for an appointment for their dog or cat’s ear problem stating it may be a mite infection, when in fact, it is a much more common bacterial or yeast infection....

5 Things About Vino – NHV’s Head Senior Doggo Hoards! Especially marshmallows Has name etched on a brick with the rest of his rescue crew Works full time visiting shelters and fostering senior pups Got potty-trained first time at the age of 10 Tongue is perpetually out Vino’s mum came to us in early 2017...

Feline hyperthyroidism and chronic renal failure (CRF) are common diseases in senior cats. Because several common diseases of older cats-diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal cancer, and chronic kidney failure- share some of the clinical signs of hyperthyroidism, it is important to run a series of tests to determine what your kitty needs. These can develop as cats age, and...

In the month of March, we hosted our Buddies for Life tournament. The rules were simple: 1. You must follow NHV Natural Pet on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 2. The final discretion for the winners rests with the team at NHV Natural Pet Products head office. 3. There will be three winners at the end...

@audrey_the_hat_cat doesn’t mind dressing up in her adorable assortment of hats. This 14-year-old Calico has quite the collection – everything from knitted beanies and toques to fedoras and costume hats. With a closet like this, she is ready to keep those whiskers warm for the coming winter months! When we received a message from her...

NHV was happy to be there for Guinness towards the end of his battle with FeLV. It’s never too late to make life comfortable for a cat with FeLV. We are so heartbroken to hear about the passing of our beloved Guinness. Guinness was a special kitty all the way in South Africa that NHV...

If you have a pet, chances are you have had to deal with eye issues at some point- whether it be pink eye, conjunctivitis, cataracts, tear stains, or any itching or irritation. Pet parent Zuly is no stranger to dealing with Lil Jacx’s eye issues. This sweet Pittie has recurrent eye problems, and Zuly was...

I really enjoy watching animals eat. The noises they make, the way they chew their food. Some are quick gobblers, others take their time. But the best thing is the faces they make. Such thankful and happy faces!  There are so many things to be thankful for in our day-to-day life but food, I think,...

Here at NHV, we absolutely love witnessing the day-to-day life of some of our furry customers. Cleo is a 14-year-old senior beagle. When we read Cleo’s story, we felt like we were there with her and pet mom Tatiana through their move, the family wedding, and her holistic cancer journey. When Tatiana found out that...

Our pet’s nutrition plays a vital role in their overall well-being. Oftentimes, we have picky eaters that require specific diets either because they’re ‘the boss and rule the household’, or they have conditions that restrict them from eating certain foods. In other cases, we have the opposite occurring, where your little one will eat anything and...