Hyperthyroidism in cats is caused by excess production of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4.) Cats that have hyperthyroidism are more common in older pets (generally over ten years of age). In this happy tale, Melissa shares the story of Penny, her cat that started taking NHV Resthyro to improve his quality of life. Penny is...

It’s been an amazing year, but it’s been tough—really tough. We’re grateful for how things have been with NHV. We’ve been able to help so many pets (mostly thanks to you all for spreading the word). We’ve done some good with the #nhvnaturalselfie and calendar donations and completed a clinical trial. But, personally… with all...

NHV Gives Back through #NHVNaturalselfie donation drive went all the way to the Philippines. @coffeethebosscat Rescues are a home-run shelter in the Philippines. We made one exception and went outside North America. These cats were previously saved by our remedies when they had intermittent diarrhea- which medicines couldn’t fix. Months later, there was a flu outbreak and 5...

Stray Liotta, the famous kitty from Twitter, has been using NHV products to help him cope with FIV. When he was first found, this poor little guy had infections on his cheeks that showed his raw skin, with missing patches of fur. After using the ointment, Stray’s cheeks are all patched up and fuzzy, as...

Most cats love to groom themselves, but what happens when the behavior becomes a cause for concern? Excessive licking and itching can cause red, irritated hotspots and can make your pet very uncomfortable. Sometimes this can cause bald spots and patches of inflamed skin. This is Sonnie – he was licking, chewing, and pulling fur...

Through the #NHVNaturalselfie donation drive we were able to give back to Finn, an FIV positive kitty that came to his rescuer with calicivirus and a lot of health problems. He also had URI and he was extremely emaciated and missing many teeth. He’s lived an extremely hard life and the shelter actually thought he was an old kitty because of how terrible his...

It is heartbreaking when your pet is diagnosed with cancer. As a pet parent, we don’t want our furry family members to feel sick during their last days. In this article, we will share three simple lessons that we can learn from caring for a cat with cancer through Teagan’s story. This is Teagan, who...

What is plasma cell pododermatitis? Pododermatitis, aka “Pillowfoot” is a rare condition in which kitties will experience inflammation of the footpads – typically caused by immune stimulation, although the exact cause is unknown. The paw pads become infiltrated by plasma cells, a type of white blood cell. This can cause splitting, cracking, and irritation, no fun...

The term hypoallergenic diet for pets gets used a lot. But what does hypoallergenic mean? Does your pet really need it? In this edition of the Vet talks Blog, I’ll help you understand what a hypoallergenic diet is.  Do you know that chronic skin problems, vomiting, ear infections, and itching can be caused by food...

Why Do Dogs Get Hot Spots? Hot Spot on dogs is a common skin condition that is also known as acute moist dermatitis. In this Vet Talks article, I  want to share with you the causes, prevention, treatments, and natural remedies for hot spots in dogs. Did you know the skin is the largest organ of...