Dogs and cats tend to get up to a lot of mischiefs. When bringing a new pet home, it is really important to ensure that their new home is safe. Many of us pet parents know that puppies just love to chew, and kittens will climb as high as they can! We have provided some...

Neurological disorders are not unique to humans. Dogs and other animals can also have these disorders. To help you support your dog with a neurological disorder diagnosis, here is how to help your dog with neurological disorders naturally.  The causes of neurological disease in dogs are remarkably diverse. Some canine neurological disorders can be associated...

A good friend is there for you in the good times but also during the difficult times. They will offer advice, stand by your side, and just be an ear to listen to what you are going through. We are so lucky to have been connected to cat mom, Lesley through one of her friends....

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...

Being a pet parent comes with many happy moments but grieving the loss of our loved ones including our pets is an unfortunate part of the job. Losing a loved one is not only really hard on us humans, but it can be equally devastating for the furkiddos who loved them dearly. Pets may show it in...

As the weather warms up outside, it’s important to be sun smart when taking your pooch outside in the heat so these summer tips for dogs are important for all you pet parents! Sunny conditions can be harmful to dogs especially when exposed for a long time. Our #AskNHV​ series is here to help with...

As a veterinarian and pet owner, I had many of my patients and my pets with bladder stones. Billy, my 12-years-old dog recently had bladder stones. It was an emergency because it was lodged in his urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body). After unblocking Billy’s urethra...

We first met dog mom Jessica and her furkid Potato back in November, when Jessica wanted to learn more about one of our Cushing’s Disease kit. Potato’s vet suspected Cushing’s disease as he had many of the symptoms. Once the test results came back, they discovered that it wasn’t Cushing’s disease but it was a combination...

The difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in pets can be very confusing. But, don’t worry, we’re here to help. The terms for describing both conditions are very similar and can cause a mix-up between the two. Both affect the thyroid but work in opposite ways. One way that I learned to remember the meaning for...

If you’ve ever called or talked to one of our pet experts, you’ll probably hear us exalting the benefits of bone broth, and it’s for good reason. This bone broth recipe for pets is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and other great nutrients. It’s not a complete meal on its own, but it makes...