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 MoreVet Talks: Why Give a Multivitamin to a Healthy Pet?
Vet Talks 2 min readWhen our pets are healthy and young, it’s natural for us as pet parents to wonder ‘is it really necessary to give my healthy dog or cat a multivitamin?’ The answer is simply—yes. Vitamins are necessary for life. They help to regulate body processes, protect the body from environmental toxins, and break down nutrients such...
Read MorePiri’s Story: Cancer and Kidney Disease
Inspiring Pet Tails 4 min readThank you Jane for sharing your story with us. Update Oct 24, 2016: Sadly, little Piri crossed the rainbow bridge on Oct 14, 2016. He was 17 years old. He was loved and still is loved every day by Jane and Yang and all those who knew him and followed him. We know how difficult...
Read MoreHalloween Fun for Pets
Pet Care Tips 3 min readHalloween isn’t just for people; pets can have their share of fun too. Some pets might be real tricksters, while others might not, but we do know one thing for sure: all pets are good at the treat part! Here is a list of our top 10 ideas to help your pet get in on...
Read MoreVet Talks: Hypothyroidism in Dogs
Vet Talks 3 min readHypothyroidism in dogs is one of the most common diseases we see at the Animal Wellness Clinic (Dr. Cook’s veterinary practice). A thorough understanding of the disease and the symptoms will help with early diagnosis and treatment. Below is an explanation of the complicated and all-encompassing disease of hypothyroidism in dogs. What is hypothyroidism? The...
Read MoreTips for Pet Owners During Hurricane Season
Pet Care Tips 2 min readOur thoughts and prayers are with everyone (two-legged, four-legged, and feathered) who is affected by the Hurricane. Here are some tips to keep pets safe during hurricane season. Have a pet emergency kit ready to go Before any storm, create a pet emergency kit. The kit should include: Enough water and non-perishable food (preferably canned food as...
Read MoreHazel’s Story With FeLV and FIV
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readLast week we had to say goodbye to Hazel, a sweet feral kitty who was rescued by Linette in 2011 when she was about 1. Somewhere along with her life, poor Hazel contracted FeLV and . We, here at NHV all understand the discomfort that comes with losing a beloved member of the family. Our...
Read MoreBuddy Freckles Finds Relief With NHV Hearty Heart
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readThank you Jessica for sharing this heartwarming tale about Mr. Buddy Freckles. He makes us smile too ð What is a Heart Murmur in Dogs? A heart murmur is when extra vibrations are produced due to turbulent blood flow or because of vibrations of the heart structure, such as part of a valve. Your veterinarian...
Read MoreCooper’s Battle With Cancer
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readCooper, an 11-year-old Bernese mountain dog, was diagnosed with cancer a year ago. His mom added natural supplements to his diet to help faster recovery. The Cancer Fighter Kit that Evelyn used for Cooper has given her more time with her fur baby. Thank you Evelyn for sharing Cooper’s beautiful story and such a lovely...
Read MoreContagious: Joy or Anxiety, What Are You Spreading To Your Pet
Pet Care Tips 3 min readPerhaps you, like so many of the other pet parents we speak to, are dealing with a sick cat, dog, or other pet. It’s a stressful situation for both of you. Given all the emotional anxiety that comes with a sick pet, we wanted to focus on WHY it’s so important that pet parents recognize...
Read MoreBo Loves His NHV Mellit!
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