Just like humans, dogs, and cats suffering from cancer or going through cancer treatment may suffer from a severe lack of appetite, which only contributes to further deterioration in their health and well-being. In fact, adequate nutrition is particularly important for any pet being treated with chemotherapy drugs since a lack of nutrition predisposes our...

Every year loved ones get spoiled for Valentine’s day, but what about the ones we love that might be a little furrier? This Valentine’s day, why not reciprocate the unconditional love we receive every day from our cats and dogs with 5 ways to spoil your furry companion! For your significant other:  Chocolates For your...

Many times in our veterinary practice, we see middle-aged cats or dogs who are brought in because of concerns with their excessive thirst and frequent urination. Although these symptoms can be due to other disease processes, it is a classic sign of diabetes in pets. If your cat or dog is exhibiting these symptoms, ask...

Your beloved kitty has just been diagnosed with having a tumor or feline cancer, and you are feeling lost and confused. We at NHV Natural Pet Products understand and are here to support you and your fur baby during this time. We know that there will be an endless list of questions about tumors in...

NHV Natural Pet Products once again had the pleasure of speaking with the University of Tennessee’s Veterinary Medical Center. This time it was the Avian and Exotics Division at the U of T that got in touch with us! Here’s what they had to say: To see other letters about NHV from the University of...

Integrative therapies, from massage to naturopathic remedies for pets are seeing an exciting resurgence in pet care! As we continue our look at integrative veterinary care, we examine using aromatherapy for pet health and pet behavioral problems—discussing possible cautions and efficacy of aromatherapy. Click here to view part 1 in this series: “Integrative Therapies: Acupuncture...

As a holistic veterinarian, we would love if all our patients were on a good quality omega 3 fatty acid supplement, simply because of the vastly positive health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids for pets. But pet parents should be aware: Not all omega 3 fatty acid supplements for pets are created equal. When...

With all the festive preparations going on this holiday season, we wanted to give busy pet parents some important tips to keep your pet safe, healthy, and happy! 1. Don’t feed pet chocolate – This yummy human treat is one of the most common reasons for emergency vet visits during the holidays. Unfortunately, even a...

Alternative or integrative therapies for pets have recently seen a huge resurgence due to their powerful healing ability with minimal side effects. Today we begin a once a month series in our NHV blogs, where we will explore alternative integrative therapies for pets, from acupuncture to aromatherapy to massage and magnetic therapy for treating illnesses...

In today’s blog, I wanted to touch on heart conditions in dogs, specifically what symptoms to look for, understanding what diagnostic tests your vet might recommend for heart conditions in dogs, and treatment options.