What is IBD in Dogs and Cats? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in dogs and cats is a common gastrointestinal issue. When a pet suffers from IBD, inflammatory cells inside the body invade the gastrointestinal tract (GI), including the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Once inflammatory cells enter the GI tract, they may disrupt normal...

Exotic and wild animals become more and more common in our homes. There are many reasons for owners to choose these cute pets, such as their size, maintenance cost. Some of these pets are very easy to handle and some of them are not as dependant on humans compared to dogs and cats. While some exotic...

Giardia is a common parasite found in small animals. It is sometimes referred to as “beaver fever”. These parasites can cause acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) gastrointestinal (GI) tract disease. Two of the most common symptoms of giardiasis in cats and dogs are diarrhea and weight loss. Giardiasis is a disease that causes gastrointestinal discomfort...

Echinacea is a very popular plant, and you may already be familiar with it. You can find them as purple, daisy-like flowers in your garden, favorite teas or cough drops you take for colds. Humans and furry friends alike can benefit from echinacea as holistic support. We’re here to help you better understand the benefits...

It is very cute to see a kitten getting its whiskers dirty in a bowl of milk, right? Even though this mental image is heartwarming, you may be wondering, “are cats lactose intolerant?” It is not recommended to give milk to cats and below I have explained why. When cats are very young up to...

When you hear your pet start coughing and sneezing, it can be concerning. There are many potential causes of coughing and sneezing in dogs and cats and the severity can be indicated by factors such as their frequency and the pet’s age, for instance. In this blog, I will talk about symptoms to keep note...

We are excited to take you behind the scenes and tell you a little about the love and care that goes into each one of our bottles. You may be familiar with how our supplements help, but before reaching all of our furry friends around the world, there’s a lot that goes into the process....

Rolling in poop and stinky things, in general, is one of the most perplexing behaviors in dogs. Mostly because it looks so gross to us humans, and they seem to have so much fun doing it. It is not related to any health conditions, so no concerns there, except the concern of having to bathe...

Trick or treat! Everyone loves some goodies during spooky season, and our furkiddos are no exception! Our pet experts put together this easy recipe so you can make Halloween treats for your cats and dogs at home. Pumpkin is not only festive, but it also has health benefits! Pumpkin is good for digestive health, is...

It’s that time of year again, spooky season! This year we are going BIG for our celebrations and you can get discounts, help save cats in need, and pawty the night away with us! Support Kitties In Need NHV will be donating funds to non-profit cat rescues in celebration of black cats. Help us raise...