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Vet Talks: Cancer in Pets
Vet Talks 2 min readBeing integrative veterinary practitioners, we often see cancer in pets who need holistic care. Many receive western medications and chemotherapy and we add in diet, herbal therapy, physical therapy, and acupuncture, and or spinal manipulation to enable our patients to be more comfortable, and stay in remission longer. Cancer, unfortunately is the leading cause of...
Read MoreWhat Should I Feed My Pet with Cancer?
Pet Diet & Nutrition 4 min readWhat Should I Feed My Pet with Cancer? My love for rescuing animals motivated me to study veterinary medicine. I have always had a house full of pets. All cats and dogs that I rescued were from the streets. In fact, for quite a long time, I was sharing my life with 4 dogs and...
Read MoreVet Talks: Stress and Triggers That Lead to Illness in Dogs
Vet Talks 2 min readEveryone knows what stress feels like in ourselves, and we all know that too much stress can make us ill—ulcers, high blood pressure, and even cancer can result from excessive stress. A dog can also be, and often are, stressed by numerous factors in their lives too. The more we understand the external contributing factors...
Read MoreVet Talks: Thankful For Food – A Kitten’s Transformation Tale
Vet Talks 7 min readI really enjoy watching animals eat. The noises they make, the way they chew their food. Some are quick gobblers, others take their time. But the best thing is the faces they make. Such thankful and happy faces! There are so many things to be thankful for in our day-to-day life but food, I think,...
Read MoreVet Tech Rounds: Piddling Pups and 5 Tips That Work
Pet Care Tips 3 min readHave you ever been so excited that you thought you might ‘piddle’? Probably not, but I bet your dog has! While most adult dogs learn to hold their bladders well, not all have mastered this skill. Dogs who have issues with ‘piddling’ may do so when they’re excited when they are feeling submissive or both....
Read MoreVet Talks: How to Care for a Turtle
Vet Talks 5 min readAt NHV, we meet all kinds of amazing pet parents and pets. And although turtles may not be on the traditional list of pets, such as dogs or cats, we’ve had the pleasure of meeting some amazing and dedicated turtle rescuers and guardians. Turtles are lovable creatures that can make a wonderful addition to any...
Read MoreVet Talks: How To Help Your Pet Stop Farting
Vet Talks 4 min readWe feel like we should start this article by managing expectations, your pet will never stop farting. It is a natural part of life, and, unfortunately, we’re stuck with it! That being said, while a little gas is normal in our pets, there is such a thing as too much gas. Sometimes, symptoms such as...
Read MoreVet Talks: Dehydration In Pets
Vet Talks 3 min readWater is essential to all of us, humans, and pets, and we directly depend on proper daily water intake to maintain appropriate health and replace fluids that are routinely lost through urine, feces, respiration, and transpiration. Water is an essential element that allows the cells in the body to absorb nutrients. It makes up 80...
Read MoreHow To Force Feed Your Pet
Pet Care Tips 4 min readLike us, when our pets are sick, they lose their appetite. Since the nutrients from the food they eat are incredibly important to help their body recover, it’s sometimes necessary to force-feed your pet when they are not eating. There are many reasons your pet may not be eating, such as renal failure, not liking...
Read MoreStep-By-Step Guide: What To Do When Your Pet Has Cancer
Vet Talks 5 min readLearning your beloved pet has cancer is scary without a doubt. And it is during uncertain times that we, the NHV family, are here to help you on how to deal and cope during these difficult times. That’s why we’ve created a step-by-step guide on what to do when your pet has cancer. We find...
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