Easter Egg Hunts for Dogs: How to Make It Fun and Safe

Easter Egg Hunts for Dogs: How to Make It Fun and Safe

Easter isn’t just for kids, or for adults who love the nostalgia of an Easter egg hunt. If you are a pup parent—whether or not you have human children too—don’t miss out on the excitement of an Easter egg hunt with pets! The team at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates has a few tips for setting […]

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A Home For the Holidays: What To Know About Holiday Pet Adoption

A Home For the Holidays: What To Know About Holiday Pet Adoption

There’s no greater gift that a shelter pet can receive than a loving home. And a new bundle of joy is an exciting experience to have over the holidays. However, holiday pet adoption should also be entered into thoughtfully, especially since holiday excitement and emotion can enter into holiday pet adoption decisions.  Keep reading for […]

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Halloween Pet Costumes: Is Your Pet Really Ready?

Halloween Pet Costumes: Is Your Pet Really Ready?

Trick-or-treat! As the Halloween frenzy kicks into full swing, it’s hard not to get into the spirit of the season. Festive and frightful lawn decorations line the street. Drug store aisles are filled to the ceiling with treats. And, of course, all of those adorable pet costumes are just waiting for your purchase. Halloween can […]

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The Great Escape: Preventing Lost Pets During Halloween

The Great Escape: Preventing Lost Pets During Halloween

Goblins and witches and ghosts, oh my! Halloween is upon us, and with the spookiest time of year comes good-natured tricks and chocolatey treats, but it’s not all fun and games for pets. Costumed characters and strange sounds can be frightening for our furry friends, and scaredy cats and dogs are more likely to make […]

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When to Consider Hiring a Pet Sitter

When to Consider Hiring a Pet Sitter

Bringing a pet into your home means you’re responsible for a furry friend that needs love, attention, exercise, nutrition, and hygienic care. Since you (sadly) can’t bring your beloved pets everywhere you go, it’s important to find a trusted caregiver who can watch your pet when you skip town. Boarding works well for some cats […]

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Hippity-Hoppity Horror: Avoiding a Veterinary Emergency Through Easter Pet Safety 

Hippity-Hoppity Horror: Avoiding a Veterinary Emergency Through Easter Pet Safety 

What’s in the Easter basket this year? Could it be something delicious? Could it also be a pet toxin? The Easter holiday, with its abundance of chocolate, candy, and delicious food, is also a big time of year for pet poison emergencies. The focus on fun and family togetherness during Easter should be extended to […]

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Bah Humbug: Why You Should Never Give a Pet as a Gift

Bah Humbug: Why You Should Never Give a Pet as a Gift

People that have gone through the experience of raising a puppy or kitten know all too well that it’s not for everyone. The process takes a considerable amount of time, energy, money, and foresight to truly do it right. And while it’s 100% worth it, it’s really not something you can thrust on someone else. […]

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Pets in Love: Real Life or Just in the Movies?

Pets in Love: Real Life or Just in the Movies?

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, our thoughts tend to turn to love during this time of year. As that theme runs throughout our days, it is only natural for us animal lovers at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates to wonder if pets in love are the real deal or just for cutesy television. 

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A Closer Look at New Year’s Pet Safety

A Closer Look at New Year’s Pet Safety

Due to the prevalence of holiday-related pet emergencies, a significant emphasis must be placed on prevention. The weeks between Halloween and Valentine’s Day are full of potential hazards to our pets, and incidents peak around New Year’s Eve. It’s not just the food, drinks, noise, and weather, but the combination of all potential dangers can […]

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What Could Be Better Than Festive Pet Treats?

What Could Be Better Than Festive Pet Treats?

Inclusivity is at the core of our holiday traditions, but to uphold our pet’s health and safety, we have to exclude them from certain things. For example, a big family dinner brimming with fatty goodness simply isn’t good for our pets. Many pet owners respond to this by offering a plate of pet-safe foods, like […]

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