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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Help, My Puppy is Teething!

Help, My Puppy is Teething!

If you have a puppy in your home, chances are just about everything you own is a chew toy, especially if your puppy is teething. Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates has some helpful hints to get you through this challenging time. 

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Best Pet Birthday Ideas

Best Pet Birthday Ideas

Pets are an important part of our families, and deserve to be celebrated on their birthdays! Even if you don’t know your pet’s exact date of birth, it’s still fun to take a day out of each year to pamper your pet and show them your love in an extra special way. The team at […]

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What Vaccines Do Dogs Need to Stay Healthy?

What Vaccines Do Dogs Need to Stay Healthy?

Vaccinations are a necessary part of health for pets and people alike. Vaccines are effective at protecting against a wide variety of serious and sometimes fatal illnesses in dogs. Although necessary, not every pet needs every vaccine. Many pet owners wonder which vaccines are necessary for their dogs. Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates want to provide […]

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A Six-Foot Bubble: Puppy Socialization in the Age of Social Distancing

A Six-Foot Bubble: Puppy Socialization in the Age of Social Distancing

Whether you adopted a puppy before stay-at-home orders came through, or you made the decision shortly thereafter, we applaud you. Never before have puppy owners been able to spend so much time with their adoptees. Despite having tons of fun together at home, you know you have a responsibility to introduce your puppy to the […]

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Good News! We’re Hard-Wired to be Successful at Kitten Care 

Good News! We’re Hard-Wired to be Successful at Kitten Care 

The ancestors of present day domestic cats, aka felis silvestris, strategically deduced that living alongside people was highly beneficial to their species’ survival. After all, our own ancestors were more than willing to feed and shelter adorable, delightful, furry friends who conveniently reduced the rodent population.  But just because cats and people are a purr-fect […]

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Potty Problems: Why Won’t My Dog Pee Outside?

Potty Problems: Why Won’t My Dog Pee Outside?

Do you have a poopy puppy? Or an older dog who has started peeing in the house? Perhaps you have a pooch who piddles on your guests’ feet. Whatever the case, potty problems can be upsetting for all. But, instead of unleashing your frustration, learn how to help your dog pee outside with the following tips.  […]

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Don’t Call the Tooth Fairy: What to Do When a Pet Loses a Tooth

Don’t Call the Tooth Fairy: What to Do When a Pet Loses a Tooth

For humans, losing our baby teeth is considered somewhat of a right of passage. For our four-legged friends, however, losing teeth can have a completely different meaning. When a pet loses a tooth, usually something serious is going on. Your friends at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates know how important your pet’s pearly whites are. We […]

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Your Newly Adopted Pet: Now What?

Your Newly Adopted Pet: Now What?

You’ve found the perfect pet at your local shelter, rescue, reputable breeder – or maybe you’ve fallen in love with a friend’s kittens. It’s time to bring your new pet home, but now what? Maybe you’ve never had a pet before, or maybe you’ve always adopted older pets and now you have a new puppy […]

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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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