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The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association defines holistic health care for pets as “a form of healing that considers the whole patient–body, mind, and spirit–in its approach to achieving optimum health and eliminating the root causes of disease.” The same association states that holistic medicine is characterized by using a gentle and minimally invasive approach,...

Separation anxiety is a behavioral problem that manifests when dogs or cats are left alone by or separated from their parents. It is the second most common behavioral issue for dogs, and although not frequently discussed, it can also affect cats. Separation anxiety affects well-being, negatively impacting both their emotional and physical health, and may...

Shih Tzu dogs are known for being affectionate and sweet, and Shiva the pup is no exception! She loves her furmily very much, and still has a love of walks – even at 12 years old! However, this pup started experiencing constant coughing, which turned out to be tracheal collapse. When little Shiva first started...

The weather changes, and all of a sudden, your cat starts sniffling, sneezing, and getting a runny nose. All of a sudden, a question pops into your head. Can cats get a cold? As a matter of fact, they can! It might surprise you to learn that cats (like people) can catch colds, displaying similar...

There are millions of pets in shelters – ones with a broken heart, a tragic past or the ones with grey muzzles, waiting longingly for a second chance. They need us the most. With our Charity Calendar for 2019, we decided to help these special pets in need. We made 2019 a year of second chances...

Today we are talking about the most charismatic felines in this world, of course, I am talking about cats. As much as they are independent and appear to be made of iron, kitties can suffer from infectious diseases, especially respiratory ones like Feline Calicivirus. What Is Feline Calicivirus? Calicivirus is an infectious disease that directly...

Hearing the click-clack of nails on the floorboards? Or maybe your furkiddo leaves a scratch when giving you all their love! These are the first signs that it must be time to trim your pet’s nails. Cutting your furkiddo’s nails can be a daunting task, and while your pet may initially be nervous, our #AskNHV​...

Hearing your furkiddo coughing and having a hard time breathing is such a scary experience for a pet parent and it is usually just as scary if not scarier for the pet experiencing it. Feline asthma and bronchitis are unfortunately common in cats and they both come with coughing and stress. Pet parent Genevieve was...

It’s no surprise that dogs love peanut butter – so in this video, we’re going to show you how to make this homemade peanut butter for pets with just two ingredients! Peanut butter is high in protein and is a good source of vitamins and proteins. Peanut butter contains healthy fats and is a source...

Just like humans, dogs, and cats suffering from cancer or going through cancer treatment may suffer from a severe lack of appetite, which only contributes to further deterioration in their health and well-being. In fact, adequate nutrition is particularly important for any pet being treated with chemotherapy drugs since a lack of nutrition predisposes our...