Preparing Your Senior Pet for Winter: Joint Pain & Stiffness
Pet Care Tips 3 mins readAs the temperature drops, senior pets may face more than just chilly air and the need for more cuddles. Cold weather can actually worsen joint pain in senior pets and make it harder for them to move around as easily. Conditions like arthritis and general stiffness may become more prominent, especially as pets age, leading...
Read MoreHalloween Tips & Treats For Your Pet
Pet Care Tips 3 min readDon’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:...
Read MoreVet Talks: The Many Uses of Milk Thistle For Cats and Dogs
Vet Talks 2 min readThis 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.
Read MoreIntegrative Veterinary Medicine: How To Decide What’s Best For Your Cat or Dog
Pet Care Tips 4 min readIt’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,...
Read MoreTips to Help Joint Discomfort in Your Pet
Pet Care Tips 2 min readAre 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...
Read MoreNHV Tails: Luke’s Success with NHV Stimmune
Inspiring Pet Tails < 1 min readIt’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...
Read MoreNipsey’s Story: Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readLike 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....
Read More5 Signs Your Pet May Be Ill
Vet Talks 2 min readSubtle 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.
Read MoreCushing’s in Dogs: Bruce’s Story
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readBelow is the rest of Bruce’s Family! More from Bruce’s mom! Supraglan – a vet-approved herbal supplement formulated to support dogs suffering from . *Product reviews are solely the experience and opinion of the reviewer. Actual results may vary.
Read MoreCat Talk – What’s Your Kitty Trying To Tell You
Pet Care Tips 3 min readAs pet owners, cat body language isn’t always as straightforward as we would like. Confusion with the body language of dogs (which in the language of cats sometimes means the opposite) along with the subtleness of feline non-verbal cues makes it easy to misunderstand our furry companions. Today, let’s break down cat body language and...
Read MoreDog Body Language: Understanding Your Canine Companion
Pet Care Tips 4 min readYour dog is constantly communicating with you. Think of your pup as an open book—he or she is continually signaling their emotional state and intentions to you—you need to know how to read them. Although a dog may bark or growl, their primary communication with you and the world around them is through body language....
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