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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Am I Holding My Cat Wrong?

Am I Holding My Cat Wrong?

You locked eyes with a tiny tabby at the shelter and couldn’t wait to bring her home. You envisioned late nights of Netflix bingeing with your cat curled up in your arms. But your first attempt at cuddling resulted in a few swift kicks from her back legs before she bolted from the room. Will […]

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Hippity-Hoppity Horror: Avoiding a Veterinary Emergency Through Easter Pet Safety 

Hippity-Hoppity Horror: Avoiding a Veterinary Emergency Through Easter Pet Safety 

What’s in the Easter basket this year? Could it be something delicious? Could it also be a pet toxin? The Easter holiday, with its abundance of chocolate, candy, and delicious food, is also a big time of year for pet poison emergencies. The focus on fun and family togetherness during Easter should be extended to […]

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Dental Friendly Pet Treats

Dental Friendly Pet Treats

Dental health is essential for your pet’s overall health and well-being. That’s why choosing dental-friendly treats for your dog or cat is important. Dental health can be improved by using a daily chewable treat that has been proven to reduce tartar and plaque. These treats are specially formulated with ingredients like chlorophyll, green tea, aloe […]

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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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Does My Dog Need A Smart Collar?

Does My Dog Need A Smart Collar?

If there was a way to ensure your dog not only stayed safe in your absence but also enhanced their overall health, would you pursue it? Complete wIth activity trackers, GPS capability, and so much more, it may be time to invest in a smart collar for your dog. 

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Help, My Dog Ate Chocolate!

Help, My Dog Ate Chocolate!

Most dog lovers have some inkling that they are not supposed to feed their pet chocolate. Many have had the experience of sharing a small amount, though, without ill effects. At Beverly HIlls Veterinary Associates, our clients often ask how serious chocolate toxicity really is. So what does chocolate do to dogs actually, and if […]

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Recognizing and Preventing Water Intoxication in Dogs

Recognizing and Preventing Water Intoxication in Dogs

Summer is almost here, and your dog is probably just as eager as you are to get back to Mother Nature, especially if he’s a water-loving dog who enjoys weekend getaways at one of Michigan’s beautiful lakes! Playing in the water is certainly fun and a great form of exercise for your faithful companion, but […]

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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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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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