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Exotic and wild animals become more and more common in our homes. There are many reasons for owners to choose these cute pets, such as their size, maintenance cost. Some of these pets are very easy to handle and some of them are not as dependant on humans compared to dogs and cats. While some exotic...

It is sad that bully breeds such as Pit bulls and Bulldogs have such a bad reputation. They suffer abuse and horrible treatment if they end up with a poor owner. Luckily there are incredible people out there to help these poor pups when they are beaten, starved, dumped, and on death row 🙁 Julie is the...

This Monday, we celebrate a day of remembrance for all the brave servicemen and women. But as we celebrate Memorial Day, and honor those courageous souls, let’s not forget the four-legged, furry, or feathered that did their part to make our lives better. Thank you – we salute you. Here are 2 amazing stories of animal courage and...

For many of us, wouldn’t truly be a family vacation if the furriest family members weren’t involved. Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or automobile this summer, planning ahead is the key to keeping your pets happy and healthy when you’re on the road. Use these 5 tips to prepare for a tail-wagging good time...

The dog days of summer are upon us. And though the warmer months provide ample opportunity for fun in the sun, they also present a number of safety hazards that diligent pet owners need to avoid. The good news is that making a few simple adjustments to your regular routine can make a huge difference...

It’s been an amazing year, but it’s been tough—really tough. We’re grateful for how things have been with NHV. We’ve been able to help so many pets (mostly thanks to you all for spreading the word). We’ve done some good with the #nhvnaturalselfie and calendar donations and completed a clinical trial. But, personally… with all...

Reading pet food labels seems like an impossible task. And if that is not hard enough, we also must make sure we are the best pet parent possible in all other aspects. Most information is readily available online, like what kind of toys can I give to my pet, or how to play fetch. More...

With all the festive preparations going on this holiday season, we wanted to give busy pet parents some important tips to keep your pet safe, healthy, and happy! 1. Don’t feed pet chocolate – This yummy human treat is one of the most common reasons for emergency vet visits during the holidays. Unfortunately, even a...

In early October this year, we announced that we would be helping to raise awareness for International Black Cats Awareness month and would be donating to a non-profit cat rescue! We absolutely love kitties of all shapes, sizes, and colors and we can’t wait to share an update on what’s been going on since then!...

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a viral infection of cats and it is mainly diagnosed in male adult cats. FIV is shed mostly in the saliva and other blood fluids and it is transmitted primarily through direct bite-wound inoculation when an infected cat that is actively shedding virus into the saliva bites another cat.  FIV...