Aging with Grace: Advice for Caring for a Senior Pet

Aging with Grace: Advice for Caring for a Senior Pet

Some things get even better with age, and pets are no exception. An aging pet is like a good friend- he knows and loves you and all your quirks, for better or worse. Likely, the feeling is mutual. If you are wondering how you can do your best when it comes to caring for a […]

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How to Make Your Dog’s Life Better

How to Make Your Dog’s Life Better

Our dogs make us feel loved and treasured, just by being their happy-go-lucky, cuddly selves. There are many studies that show owning a dog boosts quality of life and happiness, but what have we done lately to help our dog feel fulfilled? This question is what the team at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates set out […]

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Pieces of the Puzzle: Clues and Information in Pet Blood Work

Pieces of the Puzzle: Clues and Information in Pet Blood Work

A blood draw many not be on the top of your pet’s favorite to-do list, but checking labs on our veterinary patients is an extremely important part of checkups at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates. Pet blood work can contain valuable information and clues about your pet’s overall health. Don’t be tempted to skip it! Let’s […]

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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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Bloat in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Bloat in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Tummy trouble in our canine pals isn’t an uncommon problem. After all, dogs are prone to eat just about anything too much and too fast, including sweaty socks or yesterday’s garbage! Because dogs are prone to gastrointestinal issues, it’s good for all dog owners to know the risks when it comes to your chowhound. One […]

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Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Lice in Pets

Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Lice in Pets

It may be that every parent’s worst nightmare is that dreaded phone call from school that a lice case has been identified in their child’s classroom. Just the word lice gives many of us the heebie-jeebies. Did you know, though, that we see lice in pets as well? Before you start obsessively scratching your head, […]

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DIY Don’ts: Natural Flea and Tick Treatments to Avoid

DIY Don’ts: Natural Flea and Tick Treatments to Avoid

Fleas and ticks pose a serious risk to pets, and as spring ramps up, these ectoparasites are out and about in droves. Protecting your pet is a must, but many pet owners worry that the ingredients in traditional flea and tick preventive medications are harsh, or could pose a danger to their pets. The temptation […]

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The Rumble Down Under: Navigating Pet Tummy Trouble

The Rumble Down Under: Navigating Pet Tummy Trouble

It’s bound to happen sooner or later: Almost every pet owner, at some point, is faced with caring for a pet whose digestive system is not functioning optimally. Sometimes an upset belly is no big deal, but other times it can be serious business. How is an animal lover to know when to worry? Beverly […]

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Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread? Laparoscopic Spay Is in the Running

Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread? Laparoscopic Spay Is in the Running

The concept of laparoscopic surgery emerged at the turn of the 20th century, but it didn’t become the sought-after bandaid or keyhole surgery until well into the 1970s. Since then, this minimally invasive technique has become a household name, due in large part to its many advantages like minimized post-op pain, faster recovery time, and […]

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Must Catch Buzzy, Flying Thing (What to Do When Your Pet Gets Stung)

Must Catch Buzzy, Flying Thing (What to Do When Your Pet Gets Stung)

It’s only a matter of time until the buds open on all the trees and the flowers bloom. All across Michigan, spring will wield its intoxicating power over all of us, and your pet is no exception. Chances are, they’ll be keenly aware of all the lovely scents in the air. But with these heavenly […]

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