The summer sun is setting, and the cooler fall weather is on its way. Fall brings along some unique dangers for our pets. Unfortunately, in my time in veterinary clinics, I have seen many pets present with acute toxicity caused by a number of substances. If you suspect your pet may have eaten something and...

Unfortunately, chronic kidney disease is quite common in pets. But with early diagnosis and good care, you can help boost both the quality and length of your pet’s life. Early intervention is key to the successful management of this disease. Things like diet, medication, and supplements play a huge role in keeping your kitty healthy...

Obesity is a growing problem in the veterinary world. In a clinical survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), “56% of dogs and 60% of cats were classified as clinically overweight. That equals an estimated 50.2 million dogs and 56.5 million cats are too heavy.” Unfortunately, because of this, many pet owners...

Shiva’s Mom, Kelly, originally came to us in January. She had saved her girl Shiva and was looking for a natural way to support her kitty dealing with intestinal lymphoma. Sadly, this is one of the most common forms of lymphoma in cats. She noticed her girl was losing weight and wanted to do everything in...

Slate is a 10-year-old Weimaraner who lives with her mom, Melissa, and her canine brother, Cinder. Slate was rescued by Renee at “They Deserve Better Dog Rescue” 9 years ago. Melissa found Slate through the Tristate Weimaraner Rescue. Poor Slate was in such poor condition, she was emaciated and had severe pneumonia which was causing...

Milk Thistle has been valued and used for centuries for its powerful medicinal properties. Today it is grown in many parts of the world for medical use and is well known for its use in the treatment of liver disease. In fact, studies have shown that Milk Thistle might be able to decrease or reverse...

Etnie has two other doggie siblings. While the other dogs are healthy, Etnie has a heart murmur and mom Kristin got worried when she noticed her running out of breath on recent hikes. Thankfully, she stumbled upon NHV Hearty-Heart and the blend was able to support Etnie’s cardiovascular function perfectly. The results were quick and significant. Etnie...

The first pitter-patter of their pawsThe first walk around the blockThe first attempts at high fivesThe first time they peed on your pots The first time they kneaded on your armsThe first time they bit your toesThe first time they slept in your lapThe first time they felt at home They will always be your...

Someone has rightly said, it’s never too late for a happy beginning. In August 2017, Chiquita was one of the hundreds of dogs rendered homeless due to the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Irma. She was old and weak, had mitral valve disease & pulmonary hypertension. The shelter that rescued her from Florida and brought her...

My experience with heart disease in dogs started out personally before it became professional. What most people don`t know is that heart disease in dogs is almost as common as it is in humans. I rescued Nico from the streets of Brazil. He was a beautiful black Labrador mix. When I found him, his belly was...