Important Pet Winter Safety Tips

Important Pet Winter Safety Tips

Galoshes? Check. Coat and scarf? Check. Flu shot? Check. For people, winter readiness is a part of life, but do we as pet owners also consider all the important factors that go into pet winter safety? To help your bestie stay safe and comfortable despite the ice, wind, and cold, Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates has […]

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Bloat in Dogs: What Every Dog Owner Should Know

Bloat in Dogs: What Every Dog Owner Should Know

Bloat in dogs may sound like just a bad case of indigestion, but it’s far more complex and serious than that. Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), commonly called bloat, is a condition that causes the stomach to expand with fluid, food, or air, and then rotate or “flip”. It can be fatal if not treated immediately. Keep […]

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Bored Pet? Why Enrichment Matters

Bored Pet? Why Enrichment Matters

When owners think of problems that could befall their pets, they rarely consider boredom and its ensuing complications. However, a bored pet is actually much more prone to behavioral challenges and stress. Keep reading to learn more about how enrichment plays a critical role in your pet’s wellbeing. All Animals Need to Express Their Instincts […]

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An Animal Owner’s Guide to Pet Liver Problems

An Animal Owner’s Guide to Pet Liver Problems

The liver is the workhorse of the body and has a variety of functions that are essential to life. Not only does the liver act a filter, removing toxins from the blood stream, but the liver also stores many vitamins and minerals, produces several important proteins, helps to regulate blood sugar, and even plays a […]

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The Great Escape: How to Prevent a Pet from Escaping

The Great Escape: How to Prevent a Pet from Escaping

No matter how much you love them or how wonderful a pet parent you are, some pets will try and get loose on occasion. It may be their natural curiosity that gets the better of them or they might catch a glimpse of the cat next door. However, when a pet is chronically trying to […]

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Rabies 101 for Pet Owners

Rabies 101 for Pet Owners

Most everyone has heard of rabies, and while people generally understand that it’s dangerous, not everyone is aware of what rabies is, how it is transmitted, and what the risk is to people and pets. Although rabies is largely controlled in the United States, it still remains a concern. Each year, hundreds of dogs and […]

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Be Still My Heart: Recognizing Cardiac Problems in Pets

Be Still My Heart: Recognizing Cardiac Problems in Pets

Pet lovers everywhere know that their furry friends’ hearts are large and loving. Our pets are capable of such unconditional, spirit-lifting love, it is only fair that we return the favor by taking care of them. Heart disease in animals is a real problem, making it important for their caretakers to be on the lookout […]

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Pets and Their People: Exploring the Human-Animal Bond

Pets and Their People: Exploring the Human-Animal Bond

Anyone who has ever lived with or spent time with animals can attest to the strength and depth of the human-animal bond. Books have been written about it, songs composed in its honor, and it’s been expressed in almost every form of artwork imaginable. No doubt, this powerful bond between humans and the animals that […]

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Smarty Pants: Determining Canine Intelligence

Smarty Pants: Determining Canine Intelligence

Many astute owners can attest to the fact that dogs are smart. Some perform supportive tasks for humans, and others have the capacity to learn complex tricks. However, while dogs seem to excel when it comes to I.Q., determining canine intelligence is often shaped by strong opinions about what constitutes “smarter than the average dog.” […]

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Forever Loved: Dealing with Pet Loss

Forever Loved: Dealing with Pet Loss

When we open our homes and hearts to pets, we are forever changed by their constant love, friendship, and presence. Because owning and caring for a pet is one of life’s greatest experiences, it can be difficult to accept that they don’t live as long as we do. Yet the day comes for every pet […]

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