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Supporting a Senior Dog with Kidney Disease – Edna’s story
Lifestyles of the Furry & Fabulous 6 min readIt all started in April. When one of our NHV Pet Parents told us about a special rescue dog whose kidneys were failing. Cara had known NHV from before, and she wanted to know if Edna, this precious giant dandelion-like looking dog, could find any herbal help from NHV. We sprung into action right away....
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Diet and supplements for senior dog Gracie’s heart
Inspiring Pet Tails 5 min readAs our pets age, we find ourselves making more visits to the veterinarian. Just as in people, as they grow older, dogs and cats are susceptible to different ailments. This is where we step in and do our best to improve their quality of life. Meet Gracie. She’s a one-of-a-kind, senior hound dog who lives with her...
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3 pet parents share their most memorable spring adventures
Lifestyles of the Furry & Fabulous 4 min readSquirrels waiting to be chased up a treeBirds with new songs to singButterflies need a nose to land onShrubs are ready to play hide and seek Spring is here. It’s the time to let new adventures begin. Rain, snow, or shine, our pets always tag along with us for all kinds of adventures. As the days get...
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Veterans Day – A Salute to Animal War Heroes
Pet Care Tips 4 min readThis Veterans Day, we take time to honor our military veterans. We owe so much to these brave men and women, who on many occasions endure more than most of us could ever imagine. Some of these heroes also have four legs. Here are 2 unbelievable stories about animals showing bravery and dedicating their lives...
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Vet Tech Rounds: Feline Parvovirus (Panleukopenia)
Vet Talks 4 min readFeline panleukopenia virus is a species of parvovirus that can infect all wild and domestic members of the feline family worldwide. It is a highly contagious, severe infection that causes gastrointestinal, immune system, and nervous system disease. What is Feline Parvovirus (Panleukopenia)? Most people are familiar with canine parvovirus, feline panleukopenia is very similar to...
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Vet Tech Rounds: How to Best Help a Diabetic Cat
Vet Talks 5 min readA diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in your cat can be overwhelming. Diabetes changes your day-to-day life with your cat dramatically. New routines can be stressful to both humans and pets. In developing these new routines it’s helpful to understand exactly what is going on in your cat’s body when they have diabetes, so you can...
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Vet Tech Rounds: Kennel Cough in Dogs – Lessons From the Vet Clinic
Vet Talks 4 min readJust like there are many strains of the common cold or the flu, there are also many strains of kennel cough. By far the most common cause of kennel cough in dogs is Bordetella bronchiseptica. Bordetella bronchiseptica is a bacterial infection of the lungs that causes inflammation of the respiratory tract causing a characteristic hacking...
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Pros & Cons of Raw Food for Cats and Dogs
Pet Diet & Nutrition 7 min readClinical studies show that raw food for cats and dogs can help promote a longer and healthier life for your little ones. But recent research also points out concerns about the presence of bacteria in raw meat and how this can affect your furkiddo. So how do you balance out the pros and cons and...
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‘Goodbye, Sunshine’ A Tribute to Solara, NHV’s Cat of 20 Years
NHV Behind The Scenes 6 min read20 years ago, a little tabby baby cat was rescued from a dumpster in a town 500 miles away. I was told about her over a telephone call, and although this was a time well before phone cameras and I hadn’t even seen her little face, I was already in love. I will be forever...
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NHV’s Little Rescue: Chaya’s Story
NHV Behind The Scenes 4 min readIf you’ve been following us on Facebook, you know that we’ve grown by one—and quite the one she is. With a personality that is larger than a life, a mind for mischief, and a heart as big as the sky, our little Chaya keeps us rolling in joyous laughter. We are all hopelessly in love....
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