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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Chilly Weather, Happy Pets: Winter Grooming and Paw Maintenance

Chilly Weather, Happy Pets: Winter Grooming and Paw Maintenance

As the winter season unfolds, we’re here to guide you through the steps to ensure your furry companions remain snug and content. If you’re a pet owner in Michigan, you understand the particular challenges this time of year can bring. At Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, we’re dedicated to keeping your pets comfortable and healthy, no […]

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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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Pet Heat Stroke: Not Just a Summer Worry

Pet Heat Stroke: Not Just a Summer Worry

Pet heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that affects all pets regardless of age, species or breed. The symptoms are most common when the weather is hot and humid, but can also result from strenuous over-exertion or confinement in tight spaces (like a parked car). This means that even though the season’s changing from […]

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Beach-Ready Rover: Does My Dog Need Sunscreen? 

Beach-Ready Rover: Does My Dog Need Sunscreen? 

We all know that wearing sunscreen protects us from sunburn, skin cancer, sunspots, and more. But because our pets are covered in fur, many of us assume that they do not need sun protection. In fact, they do! This time of year heralds plenty of outdoor fun, which includes spending time in the backyard, poolside, […]

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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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Bah Humbug: Why You Should Never Give a Pet as a Gift

Bah Humbug: Why You Should Never Give a Pet as a Gift

People that have gone through the experience of raising a puppy or kitten know all too well that it’s not for everyone. The process takes a considerable amount of time, energy, money, and foresight to truly do it right. And while it’s 100% worth it, it’s really not something you can thrust on someone else. […]

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Are Indoor Plants Safe for Pets?

Are Indoor Plants Safe for Pets?

Accenting your home’s décor with houseplants is a wonderful way to bring the beauty of the outdoors in. Plus, plants provide clean air, a touch of brilliant green, and can be found in sizes to fit almost any space.  But if you have pets—particularly the curious kind who love to sample the local “cuisine”—you’ll want […]

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A Closer Look at New Year’s Pet Safety

A Closer Look at New Year’s Pet Safety

Due to the prevalence of holiday-related pet emergencies, a significant emphasis must be placed on prevention. The weeks between Halloween and Valentine’s Day are full of potential hazards to our pets, and incidents peak around New Year’s Eve. It’s not just the food, drinks, noise, and weather, but the combination of all potential dangers can […]

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What Could Be Better Than Festive Pet Treats?

What Could Be Better Than Festive Pet Treats?

Inclusivity is at the core of our holiday traditions, but to uphold our pet’s health and safety, we have to exclude them from certain things. For example, a big family dinner brimming with fatty goodness simply isn’t good for our pets. Many pet owners respond to this by offering a plate of pet-safe foods, like […]

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