Understanding and Preventing Heartworm Disease in Pets
Vet Talks 3 mins readHeartworm disease in pets can be very concerning for pet parents. The invasion of this mosquito-borne parasite can be life-threatening for your little one in severe cases! So it is essential to take steps to protect them from the disease. Understanding the Threat: Causes and Symptoms Heartworms require mosquitos to complete their lifecycle. Infected animals...
Read MoreA Dog’s Life: 10 Ways to Enrich Their Lives
Pet Care Tips 2 min readFor thousands of years, dogs have been there for us. They have been our best friends, our closest confidants, our work partners, and our loyal heroes. Let’s spoil them and make their lives, which are often way too short, the best they can possibly be. Here are 10 small ways you can enrich the life...
Read MoreNHV Remedies Helped Misha With Her IBD
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min read*Product reviews are solely the experience and opinion of the reviewer. Actual results may vary. Thank you to Misha’s Mom for sharing Misha’s story with us! We are very happy to be able to help this gorgeous cat in any way we can :-). What is IBD? IBD or Inflammatory bowel disease in pets applies to a group...
Read MoreDepression in Dogs and Cats
Pet Care Tips 2 min readOften in my veterinary clinic, I am asked the question by caring pet parents who notice that their animal companions are just not acting right— Is my pet suffering from depression? In my professional opinion as a holistic veterinarian, I do believe that dogs and cats get depressed. Having said that, it is important to...
Read MoreNHV Remedies Help Ike On His Road To Recovery
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min read*Product reviews are solely the experience and opinion of the reviewer. Actual results may vary. Thank you Kathy for sharing Ike’s story with us! We’re so glad we are able to help this beautiful boy in any way we can :-). TPLO surgery stands for tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy. This is one of the most common orthopedic...
Read MoreHerbal Remedies For Pets: What are They and How Do They Work?
Pet Care Tips 4 min readIt’s an exciting time for pets. Concerned and empowered animal guardians are seeking out a variety of healthy options to help their beloved animal companions. No longer do pet parents feel “stuck” with one or two pharmaceutical options, but instead, they are actively seeking out and researching a variety of therapies. Pet parents and veterinarians...
Read MoreVet Talks: CRF (Chronic Renal Failure) in Cats
Vet Talks 2 min readChronic renal failure (CRF) also known as chronic kidney failure is when there is a slow, progressive loss of kidney function, which eventually leads to permanent kidney failure. CRF is one of the most common forms of illness and death in older cats (though it can be seen in younger cats as well). Cats with...
Read MoreVet Talks: Stress and Triggers That Lead to Illness in Dogs
Vet Talks 2 min readEveryone knows what stress feels like in ourselves, and we all know that too much stress can make us ill—ulcers, high blood pressure, and even cancer can result from excessive stress. A dog can also be, and often are, stressed by numerous factors in their lives too. The more we understand the external contributing factors...
Read MoreFun Pet Facts for the Holidays
Pet Care Tips 2 min readIt’s the time of year for love, laughter, and surprises and we bet a few of these holiday pet facts might just surprise you! Approximately 65% of US households own a pet. Of those, it is estimated that 37-47% have a dog, and 30-37% have a cat -that’s approximately 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million...
Read MoreCaring for Pets in Severe Cold Weather
Pet Care Tips 2 min readNearly 80% of the US will see temperatures dip to below freezing, and wind-chill temperatures could reach 35 below zero in some states during the next few days. It’s vital that pet parents spread the word on how to care for pets during this severe weather. With cats, including outdoor cats, bring them inside and do not...
Read MoreVet Talks: What is Arnica And Can It Be Used For Pets?
Vet Talks 2 min readArnica is a classic sunflower with bright yellow flowers and is found in the alpine regions of North America. It has traditionally been used in western herbalism and homeopathy for discomfort and bruising. Whether the discomfort stems from arthritis or muscle bruising or trauma, arnica can be used topically for your dog or cat as...
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