Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Halloween is an exciting time for many families; the painstaking selection of costumes, decorating the house and yard, and getting ready for an evening filled with trick or treating, candy, and festivities. Sociable pets may also want to get in on the action and enjoy showing off an adorable pet costume or greeting the endless […]

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Can Cats See in the Dark? 

Can Cats See in the Dark? 

Have you ever wondered how your feline friend navigates the house with such ease at night? While cats don’t quite have superhero night vision, their eyesight is far superior to ours in low-light conditions.  At Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, we’re dedicated to helping you understand your cat’s health and well-being, including their remarkable vision. 

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Party Animals: 4th Of July Pet Safety

Party Animals: 4th Of July Pet Safety

Family, friends, barbeques, sun, heat, and, of course, fireworks, are all essential components for a proper 4th of July weekend for many Americans. Because most of us view our pets as essential family members, it’s only natural that we would want to include them in any and all holiday celebrations. Unfortunately, many of the activities […]

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It Only Takes Minutes to Save a Life: Dogs In Hot Cars

It Only Takes Minutes to Save a Life: Dogs In Hot Cars

Leaving a dog alone in a car is never safe. But when temperatures and humidity climb, it can be downright deadly. In fact, being left in a car is the number one reason for heat-related death in dogs. Summer pet safety starts with making sure dogs are never left in cars. Leaving Dogs in Hot Cars […]

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Signs that Your Pets Get Along – Or Not…

Signs that Your Pets Get Along – Or Not…

Pet owners are among a select group of humans that think—no, believe—they know exactly what their pets are thinking at any given moment. Of course, they convey personal preferences through tell-tale behaviors, and use body language to show emotions.  When it comes to interspecies friendships, it’s far less obvious. When pets get along, life at […]

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Heart to Heart: Understanding and Preventing Heartworms in Pets

Heart to Heart: Understanding and Preventing Heartworms in Pets

Annual vet visits are essential for making sure your pet is healthy through every stage of life. Part of this regular pet healthcare screening includes testing for heartworms, and maintaining preventive medications. Keep reading to learn more about this mosquito-borne disease, how it affects pets, and how you can protect your pet from heartworms.

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Spring Break Travel Tips for Pet Owners

Spring Break Travel Tips for Pet Owners

Planning a trip with your pet can be one of your best ideas ever, but it does require a certain amount of planning. We’ll help you anticipate any hurdles in the weeks leading up to your departure, things to watch out for while far from home, and ways to promote your pet’s safety, health, and […]

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Pet Dental Health and Your Furry Family

Pet Dental Health and Your Furry Family

Providing proper pet dental health care is an important part of pet ownership. It requires time and a little patience, and above all, knowledge. Thankfully, you don’t have to know everything about caring for your pet’s teeth on your own. Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates is here to help. 

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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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