Ringing In The New Year With Beverly Hill’s Veterinary Associates Most Popular Blogs Of 2016

Ringing In The New Year With Beverly Hill’s Veterinary Associates Most Popular Blogs Of 2016

It’s hard to believe that 2017 is already upon us! As we scratch our collective heads and wonder where the time has gone, we are also taking a moment to reflect on the valuable lessons and memorable moments the past year has gifted us with. We’ve continued to enjoy the privilege and honor of serving […]

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Giving Back: How You Can Help Pets This Holiday Season

Giving Back: How You Can Help Pets This Holiday Season

For many animal lovers, this time of year naturally inspires a want to help pets.  It’s the holiday season, after all. From donations to volunteering, there are several ways you can make a difference in the lives of animals and help pets this holiday season. To help you plan such charitable acts, your friends at […]

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Stopping Stress in Cats

Stopping Stress in Cats

You may have to fight the urge to laugh when the words “stress” and “cat” are used in the same sentence. What could our feline friends possibly have to worry about? They have warm beds, an abundance of toys, and limitless food at their beck and call. Stress in cats is a real issue, though, […]

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Preparing for a Vet Visit Like a Pro

Preparing for a Vet Visit Like a Pro

If you want to get the most out of your next appointment with us at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, you need to make like a boy scout and be prepared. Keep reading to learn all you need to know about preparing for a vet visit. What to Bring When Preparing for a Vet Visit Along […]

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Bloat in Dogs: What Every Dog Owner Should Know

Bloat in Dogs: What Every Dog Owner Should Know

Bloat in dogs may sound like just a bad case of indigestion, but it’s far more complex and serious than that. Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), commonly called bloat, is a condition that causes the stomach to expand with fluid, food, or air, and then rotate or “flip”. It can be fatal if not treated immediately. Keep […]

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Bored Pet? Why Enrichment Matters

Bored Pet? Why Enrichment Matters

When owners think of problems that could befall their pets, they rarely consider boredom and its ensuing complications. However, a bored pet is actually much more prone to behavioral challenges and stress. Keep reading to learn more about how enrichment plays a critical role in your pet’s wellbeing. All Animals Need to Express Their Instincts […]

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An Animal Owner’s Guide to Pet Liver Problems

An Animal Owner’s Guide to Pet Liver Problems

The liver is the workhorse of the body and has a variety of functions that are essential to life. Not only does the liver act a filter, removing toxins from the blood stream, but the liver also stores many vitamins and minerals, produces several important proteins, helps to regulate blood sugar, and even plays a […]

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Rabies 101 for Pet Owners

Rabies 101 for Pet Owners

Most everyone has heard of rabies, and while people generally understand that it’s dangerous, not everyone is aware of what rabies is, how it is transmitted, and what the risk is to people and pets. Although rabies is largely controlled in the United States, it still remains a concern. Each year, hundreds of dogs and […]

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Be Still My Heart: Recognizing Cardiac Problems in Pets

Be Still My Heart: Recognizing Cardiac Problems in Pets

Pet lovers everywhere know that their furry friends’ hearts are large and loving. Our pets are capable of such unconditional, spirit-lifting love, it is only fair that we return the favor by taking care of them. Heart disease in animals is a real problem, making it important for their caretakers to be on the lookout […]

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Healthy Tips to Keep Your Cat Fit

Healthy Tips to Keep Your Cat Fit

Your cat is a natural-born hunter, and much of his or her play is tied to these inherited predatory instincts. Kittens are exemplary in their capacity to play, which also helps them develop motor skills and burn off all that extra energy. However, play shouldn’t stop after kittenhood. Interactive play is important for cats of […]

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