Bhatt Integrative Veterinary Specialty - formerly Arya Acupuncture

06/17/2026

Most cats with arthritis are never diagnosed. Not because it’s rare, but because cats don’t show pain the way we expect them to. What to look for, and what integrative care can actually do about it, in the slides. ☝🏼

06/16/2026

As Dr. Bhatt says, Dr. Joseph Serrano is her brother from another mother! They met when he and his wife brought their dog to BIVS for integrative care, and the rest is history!

This he has this to say about Dr. Bhatt. Fun fact, he also owns Spicy Panda Creations and painted all of the epic murals you see at our clinic, including the one in this video.

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06/16/2026

PSA: The 4th of July is coming, and it's the single biggest day for lost pets (dogs and cats) all year. Fireworks are loud, panic is fast, and a lot of pets slip out of yards and doors that are usually perfectly safe.

If your pet is microchipped, now's the time to make sure the registration is actually current. Phone number, address, emergency contact. If you've moved or changed numbers since you first registered, update it.

If your pet is not microchipped, no judgement, but please consider it seriously.

06/15/2026

Everyone, meet Zelda. She is 19 years old, which by cat math makes her somewhere between “ancient sage” and “immortal being who chooses to live among us.”

She came in for acupuncture, which can be a nice option for older cats dealing with stiff joints or that general creaky, cranky feeling that comes with age. Zelda loved every minute of it with her mamma and her Aunt, Dr. Bhatt..

And then, right as they wrapped up, she gave them this. A full blep. Ashely and Dr. Bhatt had to try to do better, of course.

Who’s got the cutest blep? Tell us in the comments.

06/12/2026

What weekend plans do you have with your pets?

06/10/2026

People think veterinarians spend their days cuddling puppies and kittens.

And sure. There is some of that.

But when the team heads out for continuing education and nutrition training at Standard Process Inc., what does Dr. Bhatt do?

A little veterinary medicine.
A little maintenance.
A little cleaning.
A little landscaping.

And an alarming amount of staring at plants wondering, “Is this enough water or am I about to commit a horticultural snafu?”

Meanwhile, Arjun wisely declined his invitation to work today. It was 90 degrees outside, and he chose air conditioning and life balance.

The glamorous side of owning a veterinary practice isn’t always glamorous.

Sometimes it’s scrubbing.
Sometimes it’s organizing.
Sometimes it’s assembling a break room.
Sometimes it’s wondering who keeps making messes around here.

(It’s all of us. The answer is all of us.)

Every clinic has a crew who does it all to make sure things runs smoothly, including our doctor!

Follow for more behind the scenes stuff with us here at BIVS - where the medicine is advanced, the projects never end, and the plants are doing their best.

What do you get up to when you’re left on your lonesome?

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06/09/2026

We don’t really think about it, do we? It’s normal to grab a tennis ball and throw it for a game of fetch. We’re here to tell you that this is not the best thing for your dog. It can be deadly.

The simple rule: the ball’s diameter should always be wider than your dog’s jaw. Swipe through for everything else you need to know before the next game of fetch.

Most ball toys sold in the U.S. aren’t required to meet any pet safety standard. None. The Center for Pet Safety has documented dogs choking to death on ball toys during play, and in nearly every reported case, the pet parent couldn’t remove the ball in time.

Save this. Share it. Your fellow pet parents will thank you.

06/08/2026

Tori and Michelle may look innocent, the picture of saintliness… but it’s suss…

We know they’re running a highly organized pet cuddling operation. You’ve seen the kiss-attack videos!

And before anyone points fingers, yes, there are other accomplices. They’re just not pictured here.

Have you seen Tori, Michelle, or other members of our team making your pet feel like he or she is the center of their world, and covering your pet with cuddles, kisses, belly rubs, ear scratches, and excessive compliments to make them feel loved and safe?

Can we get a witness? 🐾😇⬇️

We love our patients 🥰