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 MoreNHV’s live session with Judy the cancer warrior Yorkie
Lifestyles of the Furry & Fabulous 2 min readOn February 16, 2018, some NHV Pet Experts went live on Instagram with a little ball of fluff named Judy. Judy was visiting Vancouver with her mom on a holiday. We were excited to spend some time with Judy, our little cancer warrior, and talk to her mom in person about how this little dog was...
Read MoreNHV supplements are helping Alice the bunny with cancer
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readNHV supplements are helping Alice the bunny with cancerWatch this video on YouTube When Sue reached out to us with a picture of her bunny Alice we immediately fell in love with the poor bunny with a massive lump around her neck. It was almost as big as her head. A lump that size on a...
Read MoreGus the Goldie won’t let bone cancer slow him down
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readBone cancer in large dogs can get aggressive and often lead to a drastic drop in quality of life. Your dog wants to play, go for walkies and have fun outdoors. You feel helpless to see him slow down and not being able to do the stuff he enjoys so much. But Gus the Goldie’s mom...
Read MoreWhy Spook the cat takes his NHV Mellit before his meals
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readSpook, a lovable cat from Belgium was diagnosed with early signs of kidney disease and diabetes. He was prescribed insulin right away. It took a few weeks for him to adjust to the insulin doses. His cat mom was really concerned about his kidneys and was also looking for natural support for his health condition....
Read MoreRemembering Elliemay, a newfie dog who fought lymphoma like a champion
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readElliemay is probably one of the first few dogs whose parents shopped from us. Before that, for decades, our herbal formulas did exist but NHV Natural Pet Products wasn’t offering them commercially. Recently we received an email from EllieMay’s parents and it brought along special memories. It’s been a few years since this beautiful dog passed. It’s...
Read MoreKitten with FeLV finds help with NHV FeLV Fighter Pack
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readWe received an update from Marie in Singapore about her kitten fighting FeLV. Mia was diagnosed with Feline Leukemia at 2.5 months of age. Two months of NHV Feline Leukemia (FeLV) Fighter Pack and lots of love and caring helped Mia test negative for FeLV. Here’s what we received as an update: We are so happy to know Marie...
Read MoreVet Tech Rounds: Paw Pad Injuries in Dogs
Vet Talks 3 min readPaw Pad Injuries Most dogs love to run and play outside. Many would fetch the ball for you for hours on end if given the chance. Often, they’re having so much fun, they don’t realize they could be damaging their paws. One common injury we have seen at vet clinics is paw pad injuries due...
Read MoreRescue dog Riley’s fighting histiocytic sarcoma with chemo and NHV
Inspiring Pet Tails 4 min readUpdate May 15, 2018: Sadly, little Riley gained her wings on May 14, 2018. Throughout our lives, we are constantly saying hellos and goodbyes. But on the flip side, we are forever touched and changed by the amazing creatures that impact our lives. This beautiful girl will be forever missed by her family. Riley is a puppy...
Read MoreSixx the cat was having asthma attacks about 10 times a day
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readFeline Asthma is a chronic progressive disease that is fairly common in adult cats. Brachycephalic cat breeds like Persian cats, British short hairs, and Burmese cats are more vulnerable to this allergic respiratory disease. Wheezing, labored breathing, and coughing are common signs of asthma in cats. Though there is no cure for asthma, a traditional vet will prescribe steroids...
Read MoreVet Talks: Rodent Ulcers in Cats
Vet Talks 2 min readRodent 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....
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