Bhatt Integrative Veterinary Specialty - formerly Arya Acupuncture

10/21/2026

Happy Veterinary Technician Week! 🐾

Celebrating the compassion, dedication, and hard work of the veterinary technicians who make a difference in every patient’s life. Thank you for all that you do!

10/20/2026

To the vet techs and veterinary nurses who clean up the messes, comfort the scared patients, and stay steady through the hardest moments: thank you. ❤️🐾

It’s National Veterinary Technician Week, a time to recognize the skill, compassion, and hard work these professionals bring to patient care every day.

So much of their work happens beyond what pet parents see. Monitoring anesthesia. Helping patients through recovery. Catching small changes that need attention. Cleaning up another accident, then making sure that patient is warm, dry, and comfortable.

And then there’s the love.

The gentle voice with an anxious dog. The patience with a frightened cat. The excitement when a patient finally eats. The tears when it’s time to say goodbye.

This work takes knowledge, judgment, physical effort, and emotional strength. There are long days, difficult cases, and moments that stay with you after you go home.

To our BIVS team and vet techs and nurses everywhere: thank you for sticking through the tough moments, supporting your teammates, and caring so deeply about your patients. We see how hard you work. We appreciate you more than one post could ever say. ❤️

Want to help us celebrate? A kind comment, a handwritten note, or a photo update of a pet they helped care for can mean so much. Even a simple “thank you for taking care of my pet” lets them know their work is seen and appreciated.

Has a vet tech or nurse made a difference for your pet? Give them some love in the comments. We’d love to hear your story. 🐾

10/16/2026

Dr. Bhatt’s trip to the Vet Together conference in Las Vegas was fun! Here are a few highlights from her trip.

10/15/2026

Cat in the bag! 🐈💙

Most cats find moving stressful and need an anxiolytic. Not Dr. Bhatt’s well-adjusted baby girl, Chaiyya!

Of all the places Chaiyya could settle into, she chose a blue plastic bag.

And judging by her face, Dr. Bhatt’s the unreasonable one for telling her she can’t live there. 😂

Sorry, sweetheart, you can’t live in a bag even if it is a colorful blue one!

What’s the strangest spot your cat has claimed? 👇

10/13/2026

What Dr. Bhatt says about pet dental:

When I’m treating a dog with IBD or colitis, I don’t leave their dental health out of the conversation. The mouth needs attention, too. 🦷

Our patient Meadow is starting a plan that combines preventive dental and gum care, medical management of IBD and its immune-related inflammation, nutritional care, and supportive integrative treatments.

But nothing in that plan replaces appropriate dental X-rays, examination below the gumline, and professional scaling under anesthesia.

Why? Because teeth can keep secrets. 👀

What we see on the surface cannot tell us everything happening around the roots or beneath the gums. A complete oral examination also lets us assess the tongue and other tissues in the mouth, including the tonsil area.

This is why I do not recommend “awake dentals.” The American Animal Hospital Association considers anesthesia-free dental cleanings unacceptable. They can make teeth look cleaner while leaving underlying disease undetected and untreated.

I would rather extract a tooth that cannot be saved than leave a source of pain and infection in place. I want to preserve healthy teeth, and our ongoing goal is to help prevent further disease.

To me, caring for the whole patient includes the mouth. Gut care, nutrition, immune management, and appropriate dental treatment all belong in an individualized integrative veterinary care plan.

Leave a ❤️ and comment if this helped you as a pet parent.

10/12/2026

Electroacupuncture appointment or scheduled catnap? This little purrito chose both. 🐱🌯💤

Tucked into towels and nearly asleep while receiving electroacupuncture, with a side of laser and ozonated fluids. Seeing a patient settle in this comfortably is something we love at Bhatt Integrative Veterinary Specialty. 🤍

That sleepy face can’t tell us everything about treatment progress, but this quiet moment deserves some love.

With us, your pets get advanced acupuncture and a full 360 personalized plan. Talk about giving your fur babies the best!

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10/08/2026

🐾 Meet Kiera! Proof that a little anxiety doesn’t stop a girl from being a star! 🌟

You’d never guess from these photos, but sweet Kiera has some mild anxiety. And her mom wants to help her feel more comfortable in her own skin. ❤️

After a couple of years away, Kiera’s mom returned to Bhatt Integrative Veterinary Specialty to explore an integrative approach to her emotional well-being.

As a therapist herself, Kiera’s mom understands how closely emotional and physical health can be connected. She appreciates Dr. Bhatt’s approach to veterinary behavior care, looking at Kiera’s skin, gut health, and orthopedic concerns alongside her anxiety.

And here we are at appointment number TWO! 🥰

Kiera is relaxing during her acupuncture session, striking a few poses for the camera (because obviously she’s the star here 📸), and waiting for some Raindrop Therapy with our Head Nurse Ashley.

We love seeing Kiera settle into her visits and build trust with our team, one appointment at a time.

At our integrative veterinary practice in Glenview, IL, we believe understanding a pet’s behavior starts with looking at the whole pet.

Does your dog get anxious at the vet, or do they walk in like they own the place? 😂 Tell us below!

10/07/2026

Your pet’s ribs have a secret, and your hands are about to find out.

October is World Pet Obesity Month, and more than half of pets seen at vet clinics are carrying extra weight. The good news is that you can check your pet at home in about a minute. Swipe through, try it on your couch buddy, and save this so you can check again next month.

10/05/2026

Dr. Bhatt is back at Bhatt Integrative Veterinary Specialty after a weekend in Las Vegas connecting with fellow veterinary professionals at VetTogether. 🐾✈️

She was honored to attend as an independent integrative veterinarian and practice owner, with the opportunity to meet, listen, exchange ideas, and build relationships across the veterinary industry.

A special thank you to Tricia and Trupanion for sponsoring Dr. Bhatt’s attendance, and to Team BIVS for holding down the fort back home while she was away. 💛

Now she’s back, and we have a feeling there are a few Vegas stories still to come. 👀