Preparing Your Senior Pet for Winter: Joint Pain & Stiffness
Pet Care Tips 3 mins readAs the temperature drops, senior pets may face more than just chilly air and the need for more cuddles. Cold weather can actually worsen joint pain in senior pets and make it harder for them to move around as easily. Conditions like arthritis and general stiffness may become more prominent, especially as pets age, leading...
Read MoreRemy – A Shorthair American Tabby With Kidney, Thyroid And Aches And Discomfort
Inspiring Pet Tails < 1 min readThank you Cheryl for sharing Remy’s story with us. *Product reviews are solely the experience and opinion of the reviewer. Actual results may vary.
Read MoreVet Talks: Integrative Care For Cancer in Pets
Vet Talks 2 min readIn our veterinary clinic, one of the most common and unfortunate cases we’ve presented with is cancer in pets. As an integrative veterinary practice, the owners who see us are seeking help with how to improve quality of life, extend life with holistic therapies, or ease chemotherapy side effects. Diet, supplements, acupuncture, physical therapy, and...
Read MoreMaking Friends: How to Introduce Cats to Each Other
Pet Care Tips 3 min readYou might be excited for the newest addition to your fur family, but your other cats already in your household might not share the same enthusiasm. A new cat member can often cause jealousy, competition, and fights. It may not be the pleasant experience for either party that you were expecting. To avoid any negative...
Read MoreVet Talks: Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs and Cats
Vet Talks 2 min readAnyone with a bladder infection can attest to the discomfort, aching, and discomfort it brings. It’s the same for urinary tract infections in dogs and cats; but because they can’t always say what’s going on, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms to look out for so your pet doesn’t continue to suffer. Signs...
Read MoreDoes Your Dog Suffer From IBD?
Pet Care Tips 3 min readIs your dog suffering from vomiting or chronic diarrhea? Do they seem tired and have poor coat condition. These symptoms may mean that your dog is suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory bowel disease in dogs is the name given to a group of digestive system diseases that result...
Read MoreMemorial Day Tribute to the Furry and Four-legged
Pet Care Tips 2 min readThis Monday, we celebrate a day of remembrance for all the brave servicemen and women. But as we celebrate Memorial Day, and honor those courageous souls, let’s not forget the four-legged, furry, or feathered that did their part to make our lives better. Thank you – we salute you. Here are 2 amazing stories of animal courage and...
Read MoreHyperthyroidism in Cats
Vet Talks 3 min readThrough years of experience, we have found that when a senior cat comes into our veterinarian practice it is usually due to hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, or diabetes. These diseases are so prevalent in older cats that we always rule these out first. In today’s vet talk, we’ll be focusing on hyperthyroidism in cats—symptoms to look...
Read MoreVet Talks: Caring For Older Pets
Vet Talks 2 min readOne of the things we love most about our day-to-day practice is seeing geriatric patients. With their sweet eyes and deep bond with their owners, it is hard not to love what we do. Senior pets generally present to our practice for acupuncture, supplements, and diet recommendations. Other senior animals come for regular wellness checks,...
Read More6 Important Life Lessons We Learn From Animals
Pet Care Tips 3 min readHave you ever spent time just observing the animals around us? Cat, dog, bird, or wildlife, anyone who knows and loves animals, like we do here at NHV, understands that there are so many life lessons we can learn from every one of our animal friends. Here are 6 of our favorite lessons: Lesson 1:...
Read MoreHairball Awareness: Causes, Prevention and Fun Facts
Pet Care Tips 3 min readIt’s Hairball Awareness Day! Ok, we know, it’s really not that exciting to get out of bed and step in the slimy surprise or watch your pet hunched over as their body performs a worm-like motion to expel that lovely little gift. But there are a few things you might not know about hairballs, so...
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