Focus on Fleas and Pets

Focus on Fleas and Pets

What’s worse than listening to your dog scratching through all hours of the night? Listening to your dog scratching through all hours of the night and having a flea infestation in your home! Fleas and pets are not for the faint of heart, but luckily Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates has all the information that you […]

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A Dog Owner’s Guide to Canine Influenza

A Dog Owner’s Guide to Canine Influenza

The arrival of cooler weather also brings the arrival of another less enticing time of year – flu season. While you’re gearing up for sleet and snow, we want to remind dog owners about the dangers of canine influenza (also known as dog flu). Keep reading to learn more about how to protect your pet. […]

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Taking Care of Business: What to do About Bad Breath in Pets

Taking Care of Business: What to do About Bad Breath in Pets

Most pet owners are familiar with “doggie breath” or “kitty breath,” but did you know that bad breath in pets can actually be an indication of an underlying health issue? At Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, we want to help you clear up your pet’s bad breath, while also improving their wellness and longevity! A Stinky […]

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More or Less: The Guide to Bathing Your Pet In Summer

More or Less: The Guide to Bathing Your Pet In Summer

Do you have a dirty dog or a dusty cat? We feel your pain. Summer is prime time for animals to experience the great outdoors, and for some, that simply means rolling around in it. Dirt or dust baths, river time, and frolicking through the grass all make pets happy campers, but can contribute to […]

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Aging with Grace: Advice for Caring for a Senior Pet

Aging with Grace: Advice for Caring for a Senior Pet

Some things get even better with age, and pets are no exception. An aging pet is like a good friend- he knows and loves you and all your quirks, for better or worse. Likely, the feeling is mutual. If you are wondering how you can do your best when it comes to caring for a […]

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Pieces of the Puzzle: Clues and Information in Pet Blood Work

Pieces of the Puzzle: Clues and Information in Pet Blood Work

A blood draw many not be on the top of your pet’s favorite to-do list, but checking labs on our veterinary patients is an extremely important part of checkups at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates. Pet blood work can contain valuable information and clues about your pet’s overall health. Don’t be tempted to skip it! Let’s […]

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Covering All Your Bases: Microchipping Your Pet

Covering All Your Bases: Microchipping Your Pet

Even though most pet owners are familiar with microchipping, there are still those that choose not to use this harmless implant. Sometimes, all it takes is a quick conversation to assuage any doubts or concerns. For others, it takes a sudden scare of a missing or lost pet. Microchipping your pet doesn’t have to be […]

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Bloat in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Bloat in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Tummy trouble in our canine pals isn’t an uncommon problem. After all, dogs are prone to eat just about anything too much and too fast, including sweaty socks or yesterday’s garbage! Because dogs are prone to gastrointestinal issues, it’s good for all dog owners to know the risks when it comes to your chowhound. One […]

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The Rumble Down Under: Navigating Pet Tummy Trouble

The Rumble Down Under: Navigating Pet Tummy Trouble

It’s bound to happen sooner or later: Almost every pet owner, at some point, is faced with caring for a pet whose digestive system is not functioning optimally. Sometimes an upset belly is no big deal, but other times it can be serious business. How is an animal lover to know when to worry? Beverly […]

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Should You be Toilet Training Your Cat? The Answer May Surprise You

Should You be Toilet Training Your Cat? The Answer May Surprise You

If you’ve cleaned out your cat’s litter box a few hundred times already this year, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Isn’t there another way?” Without a doubt, scooping clumps every day can feel pretty tiresome after awhile. While there are some great modern antidotes to this problem, such as “self-cleaning” litter boxes, it may be time […]

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