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Pet parents deal with their pet’s sickness in different ways. They all love their pets, but not all show it the exact same way. While working in vet clinics I came across pet owners from all walks of life, and I continue to interact with them daily as NHV’s registered vet tech. When it comes to pet dads, I...

As pet parents, there are things we can do to do as a preventative support for our furkiddo’s health. Maintaining their health as much as possible can help your pet avoid some conditions and help manage existing ones. Here are ways you can help your furkiddo stay their healthy and happy selves and 6 ways...

Black, brown, grey, orange, tabby, short-hair, long-hair, exotic, local, or just plain cute, there’s a lot of choices out there when it comes to finding the right breed of cat for you. Different breeds come with different temperaments, life expectancies, and maintenance requirements, making research the key to finding a breed that will fit in...

There’s something very special about adding a dog to your family brood. Children learn responsibility, companionship, and loyalty through interacting with a pet, and few animals exemplify those qualities more than dogs. But finding the perfect canine companion can be tricky. With literally thousands of available, how do you know which one is right for...

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...

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...