How to Prepare Your Pet for a New Baby

How to Prepare Your Pet for a New Baby

Welcoming a new baby into your home is an exciting time, but it’s essential to consider the impact this transition can have on your furry family members. At Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, we understand the importance of a smooth introduction between your pet and your new baby.  In this blog post, we’ll provide tips on […]

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Back To School: Helping Your Pet Cope With a New Routine

Back To School: Helping Your Pet Cope With a New Routine

After a summer packed with fun, your pet probably thinks the party will keep going all year long. But with your furbaby’s human siblings heading off to school soon, there’s a big adjustment in store. Back-to-school season can be hard for pets. Here at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, we have 4 tips to help ease […]

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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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Leptospirosis: An Emerging Problem for Pet Owners

Leptospirosis: An Emerging Problem for Pet Owners

Leptospirosis (“lepto”) has been diagnosed in pets for several decades, but recently, it’s begun to show up across the United States in higher numbers. Although the illness is most often associated with warm, rainy regions, outbreaks have occurred in cities such as Phoenix, New York City, and Denver. In part, the increased diagnoses can be […]

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Essential Oils and Pet Poisoning

Essential Oils and Pet Poisoning

Essential oils have enjoyed widespread interest and popularity in recent years. And it’s no wonder—they have the potential to soothe a variety of ailments and they smell wonderful. However, for all their positive attributes, essential oils can result in a pet poisoning if absorbed through the skin or inhaled.

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What Constitutes a Veterinary Emergency?

What Constitutes a Veterinary Emergency?

While no one wants to experience an emergency situation, it’s our duty as responsible pet owners to be prepared for the worst. Whether it’s another animal attack or you notice strange behavior in your pet, recognizing a veterinary emergency and knowing how to respond can make a big difference in the life of your companion. […]

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Nutritional Counseling for Pets

Nutritional Counseling for Pets

Choosing a nutrient rich diet designed to meet your pet’s changing needs over the course of her lifetime plays a key role in your pet’s health and longevity. But that’s easy, right? The pet store shelves are overflowing with foods proclaiming to be perfect for your pooch or top-notch for your tabby. It might surprise […]

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Ticks, Lyme Disease, and the Risks to Your Pet

Ticks, Lyme Disease, and the Risks to Your Pet

In Michigan and other parts of the Midwest and Northeast, we are literally crawling with ticks. Those who like to spend time outdoors with their dogs understand the high prevalence of these canine Lyme disease carrying pests. And, while there is no fool-proof way to evade the tiny invaders, there are some precautions you can […]

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Can You Train an Aggressive Dog?

Can You Train an Aggressive Dog?

All dogs can be aggressive to some extent. It’s normal for dogs to bark at intruders or even nip at someone or something that is causing them pain. But if your dog bites you or someone else, it’s time to act. Training aggressive dogs may help reduce their harmful behaviors. However, aggressive dogs may not […]

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