At NHV Natural Pet Products, we believe strongly in creating a team that genuinely loves and cares about the well-being of our animal companions. Many of you, who call our office, have probably spoken with our amazing team member, Wendy. In addition to her working life at NHV, Wendy also makes time to be a...

Our kitties are complex little creatures, capable of a wonderful depth of emotion. Unfortunately, they can sometimes (just like the rest of us) get a little stressed out, which causes themselves and their pet parents grief. In fact, stress in cats is in an all too common scenario for our little feline friends. It can,...

This week on NHV’s vet blog, I wanted to discuss a messy, inconvenient, but common issue for pet parents: gastrointestinal (GI) issues in dogs and cats.

Don’t leave your furry companions out of the Halloween fun. Here are some tips to make sure your pet has a SAFE and Happy Halloween! And as our extra special treat, we’ve posted some yummy pumpkin recipes for your cat or dog. P.S. We’ve also got a special Halloween contest, see our Facebook! Tip #1:...

This month as we talk about an integrative approach to pet health, we wanted to discuss the powerful benefits of Milk Thistle for cats and dogs in helping to improve liver function and protect the liver from the side effects of pharmaceuticals. We'll discuss this, along with the many uses of Milk Thistle for cats and dogs.

It’s a heavy burden we pet parents have when it comes to the health of our animal companions and the trust they place in us. So many pet parents we’ve spoken to want to know how to make their cat or dog healthier “naturally” without the common side effects of drugs. But knowing what to do,...

Are you noticing more aches and discomfort in your body with the change in weather? As fall sets in and the weather dampens and cools, you’re not the only one who’s feeling the chill in their bones; pets can be particularly susceptible to joint discomfort during the cool fall and winter months. You may notice...

It’s been estimated that about 10% of allergies in dogs are due to food allergies. Dogs, like Luke (pictured above), who suffer from food allergies, often show symptoms ranging from chronic ear inflammation, gastrointestinal problems, , gas, and an itchy rear end. When Wendy, Luke’s mom, asked NHV if there was anything she could do...

Like many cats his age, Nipsey (pictured above) was suffering from feline hyperthyroidism. He is only nine years old, but he isn’t alone. Hyperthyroidism in cats is the most common glandular disorder in middle-aged to senior cats. Feline hyperthyroidism is caused by an increase in the production of thyroid hormones from an enlarged thyroid gland....

Subtle changes in your dog or cat’s behavior or body language may not necessarily alarm you to visit your vet, but it actually signifies that a disease process is going on.