A Cat’s Tale: What Your Cat’s Tail is Telling You

A Cat’s Tale: What Your Cat’s Tail is Telling You

Cats communicate with a complex variety of body language, vocalization, and even scent signals that humans can’t smell. Even with all this communication, cats are an enigma with their seemingly aloof behavior. But learning some basics about a cat’s mood based on her tail position is relatively easy. And it can really enhance your relationship […]

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Dog Toy Safety: Are Indestructible and Stuffed Toys Safe?

Dog Toy Safety: Are Indestructible and Stuffed Toys Safe?

For most dogs, toys are not a luxury – they are a necessity. Toys help fight boredom, provide a mental and physical outlet for energy, and keep dogs comforted in new and unfamiliar situations. Balls, rope toys, and chew toys are popular choices, but many dogs will play with absolutely anything they can get their […]

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When Pets Like Music, What Should You Play?

When Pets Like Music, What Should You Play?

Music plays a huge role in our lives. Indeed, humans grow up singing at school, during sporting events, in the shower, or listening to the radio in the car. Aside from your lucky family and friends, who else gets to enjoy your vocal stylings? Your pet, of course! While your furry counterpart may not be […]

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Uh Oh! Your Dog’s A Digger: Why Dogs Dig

Uh Oh! Your Dog’s A Digger: Why Dogs Dig

Has your lawn or garden ever been sacrificed to the paws of your single-minded dog? If your dog is a digger, you may be throwing your hands up in frustration. Aside from the holes in the ground, digging is one of the more difficult behaviors to understand, and may be a symptom of a greater […]

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Ask a Vet: Are Dog Parks Safe?

Ask a Vet: Are Dog Parks Safe?

These days, it seems that nearly every community has a dog park (or three), and for good reason! They offer the opportunity for dogs to enjoy freedom, exercise, and socialization, and they give owners a chance to kick back while their pups have some fun. What could be better? However, before you and your furry […]

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Let Us Count the (Innumerable) Ways Pets Help Kids With Disabilities

Let Us Count the (Innumerable) Ways Pets Help Kids With Disabilities

Everyone knows that kids and pets make the perfect combo and their special bond is beyond compare. Pets are extremely loyal to their young owners, but they’re also highly intuitive and even anticipate needs before they’re voiced. This is why emotional support and service animals are so essential to many people with various health challenges. […]

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A Corner on the Couch: The Reality of Mental Illness in Pets

A Corner on the Couch: The Reality of Mental Illness in Pets

From the latest cute kitty meme circulating on the web to a hit movie starring talking dogs, it is easy to anthropomorphize animals. Oftentimes we assume that they experience the same emotions and thoughts that we do, although in most situations the jury is still out. One thing that we do recognize, however, is that […]

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Not So Sweet: The Dangers of Xylitol in Pets

Not So Sweet: The Dangers of Xylitol in Pets

When you toss a special morsel to your four-legged, it’s important to be sure that your treat of choice is a safe one. Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates knows that it can be challenging to keep track of what you can and can’t feed your pet. Some things, like chocolate, are an obvious pass, while others […]

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The New You: Can Owning a Cat Can Make You Healthier?

The New You: Can Owning a Cat Can Make You Healthier?

Dog owners have long known and enjoyed the theory that their dogs can help them live longer, healthier lives. From their constant companionship to supporting the daily need for vigorous exercise, dogs help people achieve their fullest, most satisfying lives. Cats, on the other hand, have a reputation for being aloof. Seemingly disinterested in the […]

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New Year, New Resolutions for Pet Owners

New Year, New Resolutions for Pet Owners

With a new year upon us, it’s natural for our thoughts to turn toward ways we can improve our lives. Becoming the best pet owner we can be may not be the most obvious choice for a New Year’s resolution, but even small improvements can have a profound impact on both you and your pet. […]

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