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The holiday season is a time of joy for many of us, but it can be a source of stress for our pets. With loud noises, unfamiliar faces, and disruptions to their daily routines, dogs (and even cats!) often feel overwhelmed. As much as we enjoy the festivities, our furry friends might not share the...

Are you wondering whether you can introduce a bunny to your existing family with cats and dogs? While it’s always exciting to add a new fur kid into the mix, rabbits have quite different needs than other fur kiddos. They’re prey animals, which means their natural instinct is to run – while your dog or...

When Olivia was born, she started wobbling when she tried to walk and had more trouble getting around than her siblings did. She had a neurological condition called Wobbler Syndrome or Cerebellar Hyperplasia (CH). It causes loss of motor control, so CH kitties may find it difficult to stand, walk, and support themselves. Olivia did...

Birds are smart, social, and deeply expressive feathered companions that can bring years of joy to your household. From playful budgies to affectionate cockatiels and beautifully vocal canaries, pet birds thrive when their physical, emotional, and environmental needs are properly supported. While birds may appear low-maintenance at first glance, proper pet bird care involves balanced...

Foster Brown and Recon are tabby brothers from different mothers, but they have been together since they were itty bitty rescue kitties. At 12 years old, they still get along as brothers do, but their personalities and health profiles are quite individual.   Foster Brown is a chonky fellow with a sweet heart and shy demeanor,...

As you’re scooping your pet’s kibble or handing out a goodie from the treat drawer, you may have stopped to ask yourself: why is this so colorful? Like, unnaturally colorful? In fact, why are pet food colors a thing at all? Well, the answer is that they’re not for your pet. The artificial colors in...

One day, you’re giving your dog their usual belly rub when suddenly your fingers stop. You found a lump on your dog! For many pet parents, finding an unfamiliar bump immediately brings one frightening thought to mind: “Could this be cancer?” Now, before assuming the worst, it’s important to remember that dogs can develop lumps...

Help! Anna is locked in a kennel and need we need to bust her out! Lock-In for Love is back! Animal-lovers from across BC are getting “locked in” to kennels with a furry friend to help raise funds for animals in need. How could we let this opportunity go! Help free them by donating and...

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. We all want our pets to be happy and healthy and live long fulfilling lives, so paying close attention to a pet’s food diet is essential to their health. There is no doubt that commercial pet foods are practical and cost-effective, and most of them are...

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...