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 Cushing’s Disease Essential Kit Helps Mitzie, the Sheltie, Cope Better
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readWe are happy to receive great news from Dianne, Mitzie’s mom. Mitzie, a 10-year-old Sheltie was struggling with Cushing’s disease for some time now but the last month has been better. Cushing’s supplement kit from NHV has been able to help her cope more comfortably. Thank you, Dianne, for these lovely words. *Product reviews are...
Read MoreWe’re Helping Juno with Her Lymphoma, and Here’s How!
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readWhen poor Juno, a bullmastiff was diagnosed with lymphoma, her parents turned to NHV for help. They tried the Lymphoma Gold Support Kit and have had great results! What do they have to say? We are very happy that Juno is feeling better, eating better, and has become more playful. When even the vet sees...
Read MoreVet Talk: Lupus in Dogs – Everything You Need To Know
Vet Talks 3 min readSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a fairly rare and potentially fatal autoimmune disease that mostly affects dogs. Although rare, it is believed that many cases of SLE go undiagnosed. In today’s blog, we’ll touch on what to look for (signs and symptoms of SLE in pets) and how to best manage your pet with SLE....
Read MoreNHV Helps Barney In His Battle Against Cancer
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readWe’re happy to receive some great news about Barney, an adorable black cat who is fighting cancer. Thank you Lorraine for sending us these encouraging words and lovely news. We wish Barney so much love and comfort. We’re glad we are able to help him. Here’s what Lorraine, Barney’s mom, had to say: INITIALLY – AFTER USING...
Read MoreNHV’s Little Rescue: Chaya’s Story
NHV Behind The Scenes 4 min readIf you’ve been following us on Facebook, you know that we’ve grown by one—and quite the one she is. With a personality that is larger than a life, a mind for mischief, and a heart as big as the sky, our little Chaya keeps us rolling in joyous laughter. We are all hopelessly in love....
Read MoreWhy Do Dogs Eat Poop?
Pet Care Tips 4 min readOur lovely furry companions might have some pretty gross behaviors, but let’s face it, seeing our dogs eat poop is at the top of the list for most of us. So, if our dogs are not doing it just to gross us out, then why do they do it at all? Stool eating, aka coprophagy,...
Read MoreHealthy From Head To Tail: What You Need To Know About Checkups, Vaccinations And More
Pet Care Tips 2 min readThere are plenty of things you can do at home to keep your pets healthy. Giving them the right amount (and the right kind) of food is one thing. They also need exercise that’s appropriate for their age and animal type. Plus, affection is what really makes pets part of the family. But there’s one...
Read MoreVet Talk – Liver Disease in Dogs and Cats: Is Your Pet At Risk?
Vet Talks 3 min readIn our veterinary practice, liver disease in cats and dogs is unfortunately all too common. The liver is a major organ in the body, and essential to your pet’s immune system; it detoxifies the blood and is a filter for metabolites, a source of energy, produces bile acids necessary for digestion, and produces clotting factors...
Read MorePet Myths, Reality and Precautions: Debunking 7 Common Cat and Dog Myths, Naturally!
Pet Care Tips 5 min readA wagging tail means a dog likes you. A soft purr means a cat is happy. But who decided that every tail wag is friendly and every purr is happy? Here are some common myths that pet parents have. You’ll find answers to some perplexing questions about pet parenting here. Myth Asparagus can be dangerous...
Read MoreRecipe: Home-Cooked Pet Meals: It’s Easy, Healthy, & Fun
Easy Recipes For Pets 3 min readA well-balanced diet is a key to keeping our pets healthy. A poor diet could result in a compromised immune system and many health complications for our beloved animals. So, what does a healthy, nutritious diet for a dog or cat look like? With all the options out there from home-cooked to raw, dried, or...
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