Pets and Mental Health: How They Help Us Beat the Holiday Blues

Pets and Mental Health: How They Help Us Beat the Holiday Blues

The holiday season is a time for joyful celebrations with family and friends, but for some people, it can create feelings of loneliness or trigger anxiety due to the stress of increased spending. Whatever the reason, the holidays can be challenging, but pets can have a positive impact on the mental health of their favorite […]

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Back To School: Helping Your Pet Cope With a New Routine

Back To School: Helping Your Pet Cope With a New Routine

After a summer packed with fun, your pet probably thinks the party will keep going all year long. But with your furbaby’s human siblings heading off to school soon, there’s a big adjustment in store. Back-to-school season can be hard for pets. Here at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, we have 4 tips to help ease […]

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Essential Oils and Pet Poisoning

Essential Oils and Pet Poisoning

Essential oils have enjoyed widespread interest and popularity in recent years. And it’s no wonder—they have the potential to soothe a variety of ailments and they smell wonderful. However, for all their positive attributes, essential oils can result in a pet poisoning if absorbed through the skin or inhaled.

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What Constitutes a Veterinary Emergency?

What Constitutes a Veterinary Emergency?

While no one wants to experience an emergency situation, it’s our duty as responsible pet owners to be prepared for the worst. Whether it’s another animal attack or you notice strange behavior in your pet, recognizing a veterinary emergency and knowing how to respond can make a big difference in the life of your companion. […]

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Nutritional Counseling for Pets

Nutritional Counseling for Pets

Choosing a nutrient rich diet designed to meet your pet’s changing needs over the course of her lifetime plays a key role in your pet’s health and longevity. But that’s easy, right? The pet store shelves are overflowing with foods proclaiming to be perfect for your pooch or top-notch for your tabby. It might surprise […]

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Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

This time of year brings cold weather, which brings a unique set of dangers to our pets. Understanding these wintertime hazards can help you to better protect your four-legged family. One frosty, but serious, danger during this season is antifreeze poisoning in pets. Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates thinks that it is essential for pet owners […]

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Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Parents

Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Parents

Beginning the new year off with intention is a great way to stay motivated throughout the entire year. So, why not start your pet off on the right paw in 2023? Improving diet, encouraging more exercise, and implementing other healthy habits can help them have a great year. Setting pet resolutions can improve your pet’s […]

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Help, My Dog Ate Chocolate!

Help, My Dog Ate Chocolate!

Most dog lovers have some inkling that they are not supposed to feed their pet chocolate. Many have had the experience of sharing a small amount, though, without ill effects. At Beverly HIlls Veterinary Associates, our clients often ask how serious chocolate toxicity really is. So what does chocolate do to dogs actually, and if […]

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Should Your Dog Eat a Raw Meat Diet?

Should Your Dog Eat a Raw Meat Diet?

One of the many things that people have in common with dogs is a shared love of food. Sometimes, we can enjoy the same things, such as cheese, white meat turkey, or lightly steamed carrots. But often what satisfies a dog’s hunger isn’t palatable for us, and it may not even be safe for them. […]

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Do Dogs Really Have More Sensitive Noses Than Cats?

Do Dogs Really Have More Sensitive Noses Than Cats?

There’s a reason your dog pauses every 10 feet during your walk to sniff something invisible: his dog sense of smell is staggeringly sensitive, and it helps him understand the world around him. Likewise, your feline uses her cat sense of smell to distinguish between people and other pets in your household. 

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