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Whether your pet has had a laceration repair, abdominal surgery, or a fracture repair, it is extremely important to follow post-surgical instructions given to you by your veterinarian. The most common post-surgical complications in our practice are licking and chewing incision causing infection and in the worst-case dehiscence of the surgical procedure. Additional complications that...

Almost every day, dog and sometimes cat patients visit my integrative veterinary practice, due to scooting on their hind end. A veterinary hospital can be a very smelly place at times! Anal gland problems are very common. Dogs and cats have two small pouches on either side of their anus that make a smelly, brown...

Are you prepared for a pet emergency? Most households have a first-aid kit for humans and a basic understanding of human first aid but are unaware of what to do in pet emergencies. In Honor of American Red Cross Pet First Aid Awareness Month, we want to do our part in informing pet parents on...

We are pleased to announce two new NHV family members, Jonika and Zimba. These two adorable baby kittens are rescues that we adopted through VOKRA (Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association).   All VOKRA cats are housed in foster homes, where they get to start life experiencing the love of human companionship while playing with their...

Halloween isn’t just for people; pets can have their share of fun too. Some pets might be real tricksters, while others might not, but we do know one thing for sure: all pets are good at the treat part! Here is a list of our top 10 ideas to help your pet get in on...

Your dog’s walkies or your cat’s playtime is more important to you than your client’s presentation. You sometimes fall sick just so you can spend more time with your pet. Your pet picks your friends for you. Like literally. You plan your holidays according to your pet sitter’s schedule. Congratulations! You’re a doting pet mom....

It’s the best time of the year for dog lovers. Parks, hikes, picnics, barbecues, patios outside cafes & pubs, ’tis the season to bump into dogs everywhere we go. We might be able to resist saying hi to every dog we see, but our furry friends might not know how to curtail their excitement. Let’s face it,...

Everything is in order. And then suddenly… life happens. A new season. A new pet. A new family member. A new house. A new job. A new routine for the holidays. Each time we change, we get to add a little stress to our platter. But sometimes we just need to trust the magic of...

One of the larger breeds of cats, Maine Coon is widely thought to be the oldest cat breed native to America. With their unmistakable lion’s mane, bushy tail, and fluffy ear tips they are easily recognized. Legend says that Maine coons were the result of cats and raccoons breeding, however, we know this to be...

This September, it’s Pet Sitter Education Month, so we thought we’d share our knowledge and tips on how to choose the very best babysitter for your loved ones. Whether going on a vacation, visiting a sick relative, or going away for work, sometimes, our sweet furkiddos are not able to come along. It’s in those...