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Please meet Jane Yoo. She is a very special pet parent for us at NHV Natural Pet Products. But this blog post is not about us, it’s about her. How she goes ahead and does what many of us preach. That is…adopting a senior pet. Losing a furkid leaves an impact deep inside. It takes years for...

It is absolutely heart-wrenching to find out your furry companion has cancer, and then to find out they only have a few months left to live is devastating. Cancer is becoming increasingly common in pets. We talk to pet parents every day that have received this news from their vet. These parents aren’t ready to give up,...

Cooking for your pet can be as much fun as cooking for yourself. Between meal preps and finding out what makes your furkiddo jump up and down when you say the word FOOD there is one thing pet parents usually have a hard time with; knowing the necessary nutrients for your furbaby’s diet. Each pet is different,...

Adopting a rescue dog usually requires a lot of patience, adopting six requires a superhero. Luckily for Bubba and his crew, that is exactly what their pawrents are. Bubba the Mastiff Mix was the first furry member of this crew. His pawrents Meghan and Abe adopted him eight years ago and have been involved with...

Food allergies are on the increase, and not just in humans! Sadly some of our furkids may experience discomfort from certain types of food. There is no simple test to diagnose food allergies in dogs and cats, and it can be a long process of elimination. Sometimes the way forward involves a lot of back and...

While I was teaching at the University of São Paulo, my students and I were lucky to be able to see behind the scenes at the São Paulo Zoo (Portuguese: Parque Zoológico de São Paulo). Most of the animals in the São Paulo Zoo were rescued from circuses and other unliveable conditions. I am not a specialist...

It’s been a year since the big “Persian Rescue” at the Arizona humane society. Abby is one of the 75 Persian cats rescued from this abusive hoarding situation. As a kitten, all Abby knew in the world was a hard iron crate. For the first 3 years of her life, she could barely turn around. Not all cats made it...

Ear hematomas, also known as aural hematomas, are a common and often painful condition that affects pets, particularly dogs and less frequently cats. What is an Ear Hematoma in Pets and How Does It Develop? An ear hematoma is a collection of blood that accumulates within the cartilage of the ear and the skin. This...

Frisco, this handsome 17-year-old kitty, was suffering from chronic diarrhea and weight loss for a long time, with no identified cause. Chronic diarrhea in cats can also lead to weight, loss, dehydration, vomiting, and lethargy. As a cat deals with it, there can be changes in the frequency and consistency of the poop. Not only is...

A mother’s instinct to protect her offspring begins from the moment she knows she is pregnant. As pet parents, we feel a similar connection with our pets. We vow to feed, protect, and care for our furry little ones. But sometimes even we need our mother’s help. When I decided to take my veterinary studies from Brazil to...