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Shadow is a special dog. We know this from our long conversations with her mom, Cara. But unfortunately, there isn’t much the traditional vet medicine box can offer for pet anxiety. For many years, this malamute girl has been dealing with anxiety with the help of human meds. These meds take their toll. We’re happy to...

Months ago when Maggie’s mom came to us, she was looking to help Maggie with IBD flares. Simple, eh? We recommended our IBD support NHV Plantaeris along with NHV Yucca to help soothe inflammation. That got sorted quickly. In fact, her mom was able to wean her off the steroid she had been giving Maggie for...

As our pets grow old we notice changes in their behavior. They may not follow us around the house like they used to. They might eat less and sleep a lot more. We may notice slight limping that comes and goes. Maybe around walkies or playtime? Dogs and cats start showing signs of aging when...

Spend a few minutes gazing at his photographs and we bet you’ll fall in love. This silver lab is 9 years old and is a pro at pulling off those puppy eyes. His cancer tale involves integrative care – holistic natural support along with chemotherapy. Milo’s cancer scare started in November 2016 and since then it’s...

Having an MMA fighter as a mom it is expected that as a fur-kid you will lead an active life! For Granite, the senior dog of 13 years old, this is true! Granite’s mom is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). At only 24...

It’s not easy to watch your best friend grow old. It warms your heart but breaks it too. For a senior dog with arthritis, reduced mobility can have a huge effect on mood and health. As pawrents, we need to be a bit more flexible – to make more time for your little one, take him to...

Hazel had been rejected by a family in the past and labeled a biter. She was up to be euthanized when Christine found her as a 3-month old and decided to give this baby girl another chance at life by fostering her. Hazel loved her foster home and opened up to embrace everything in it. The...

We recently caught up with our NHV furriend @charlie.little.rascal to get to know Charlie a little bit better. Charlie is a 5-year-old pup who’s always active and running around. We met him when his pawrent reached out for support for Charlie’s joint discomfort. He had weakness in his hind legs, a luxating patella, and a spondylopathy....

There can never be too many internet videos of adorable cats meowing away. But if your little one suddenly becomes extremely vocal at old age, it may be a sign of dementia in cats. However, it can be a sign of other issues as well, so if you see any behavioral changes see a veterinarian...

In March 2020, Sheena and Jason the adventurers from @mavistheairstream, discovered a malignant tumor on Riley’s hip. Their entire world crashed down around them at the thought of losing their blind, 13-year-old miniature poodle. They knew in their hearts that Riley was a strong survivor and he wouldn’t let cancer take him too soon.  Riley’s mama and...