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We all love to think of our dogs as the energetic little puppies we first brought home. But like us, our pups continue to age whether we like it or not, with veterinarians saying that most dogs begin to show the symptoms of old age near 7 years old. Many signs of aging for your...

Maine Coons are quite the load of lovin! They are one of the largest domestic breeds of cats (basically the giants of the cat world). Although having these fuzzballs in the home can be fun, they do require a bit more pampering than other kitties due to their luscious long fur. Maine Coons have a...

From rough roads to riches, beautiful Billy is living the best life! Billy had a rough past before he found his new loving home. He was found outside wounded and after a visit to the vet, his rescuers found out that he has FIV. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) affects a cat’s immune system and makes it severely weakened...

Feline hyperthyroidism and chronic renal failure (CRF) are common diseases in senior cats. Because several common diseases of older cats-diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal cancer, and chronic kidney failure- share some of the clinical signs of hyperthyroidism, it is important to run a series of tests to determine what your kitty needs. These can develop as cats age, and...

‘They told me he was 10 weeks old. Later I found out from my vet he was between 4 and 6 weeks old. He adjusted very well to his new home. He learned his name right away and would come to find me if I said it. He also followed me around sometimes. By the...

Patches’ mum Thirza has been a part of the #NHVpets family for a long time. We were there to help her when her cat Tiger had an allergic reaction to some flea treatment and we were there to help her when her cat Spook was battling diabetes and eventually skin cancer.  With all the conversations...

Not so long ago, in a galaxy not so far away… Kobi-Wan Kenobi has returned home to his Momma Candace in an attempt to fight his recent diagnosis of Lymphoma. Momma Candace knew that the Lymphoma Empire had secretly infiltrated her beloved cat Kobi-Wan and she was going to rescue him from the clutches of...

Outdoor weather means some lovely photographs for your dog’s Instagram page and some amazing stories to tell in the cold winter season that follows. The activity that tops the list of most dog parents is hiking. Hiking with a dog makes the view, in the end, a lot more special. It’s fun to see your furry pal scurry across steep...

You’ve just brought home a gorgeous, playful little fluffball, and of course, you’ve instantly fallen madly in love. If you’re like most kitty lovers, you’re probably already wondering about the best ways to keep that fuzzy little cutie healthy for as many years as possible. Most veterinarians will agree that kittens are more fragile than...

We’ve successfully humanized our pets, haven’t we? Just like us, they eat convenient meals (highly processed kibble), don’t get enough exercise, and potential pet health issues are not dealt with until they become real health problems. An increasing number of pets nowadays have “human” health problems too – liver failure, cancer, obesity, seizures, just to name a few. The...