June Mosquito Surges Near Michigan Lakes and Pet Exposure

June Mosquito Surges Near Michigan Lakes and Pet Exposure

As summer settles across Michigan, time spent near lakes becomes part of everyday life for both people and pets. But with warmer temperatures and increased moisture comes a noticeable rise in mosquito activity. At Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates in Beverly Hills, MI, we often talk with pet owners about the risks of mosquitoes and pets […]

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What to Do About Early Summer Tick Surges in Michigan Suburbs

What to Do About Early Summer Tick Surges in Michigan Suburbs

Ticks are absolutely everywhere in the sticky, sweaty Michigan summer, even in the suburbs. If you have grass, trees, or piles of anything in your yard, you can safely assume that ticks are nearby.  The good news is that there’s plenty pet parents can do to help keep dogs safe from ticks in the Michigan […]

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Flea and Tick Prevention in Winter: Myths and Facts

Flea and Tick Prevention in Winter: Myths and Facts

We don’t need to be concerned with fleas and ticks in the winter in Michigan… right? Not exactly. Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates is happy to set the facts straight out winter pet health and pet parasite control. When the temperature gets as cold as we see sometimes in the winter here, it is tempting to […]

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How to Administer Medications to Your Pet: Tips and Tricks

How to Administer Medications to Your Pet: Tips and Tricks

When medication is needed, pets don’t always understand that it’s for their own good. As a result, they’ll do anything to avoid swallowing pills or sitting still for injections. While they don’t know that everything you’re doing is in their best interest, it can be very challenging to convince them to accept their scheduled dose. […]

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Heart to Heart: Understanding and Preventing Heartworms in Pets

Heart to Heart: Understanding and Preventing Heartworms in Pets

Annual vet visits are essential for making sure your pet is healthy through every stage of life. Part of this regular pet healthcare screening includes testing for heartworms, and maintaining preventive medications. Keep reading to learn more about this mosquito-borne disease, how it affects pets, and how you can protect your pet from heartworms.

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The (Long, Potentially Slimy) Skinny on Deworming Pets

The (Long, Potentially Slimy) Skinny on Deworming Pets

Having pets is a wonderful experience, but when your pets have pets, it can be… not so much fun. Part of the preventative wellness care we offer our pet patients at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates is a good parasite prevention program. There are several reasons preemptively deworming pets is good practice, and we would like […]

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Ticking Time Bomb: A 36-48 Hour Window Justifies Parasite Prevention

Ticking Time Bomb: A 36-48 Hour Window Justifies Parasite Prevention

There are few moments worse than finding a tick on yourself or someone you love. Of course, we quickly jump to frightening conclusions of tick-borne illness, and for good reason. Incidents of Lyme disease are rising, and can have disastrous implications for pets and people alike.   All this is to say, your pet’s parasite […]

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The 365: Keeping the Bugs at Bay With Year-Round Parasite Prevention

The 365: Keeping the Bugs at Bay With Year-Round Parasite Prevention

Winter has a lot going for it. If you’re into snowshoeing,  ice fishing, or simply enjoying winter’s beauty you’ve got it made in Michigan. But one of the best things about our sub-zero temperatures is the fact that the insects don’t bother us. If you can’t even remember the last time you saw a fly […]

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Expert Advice: How to Remove a Tick From Your Pet

Expert Advice: How to Remove a Tick From Your Pet

You may not think of autumn or winter as tick season, but here in Beverly Hills, ticks never seem to be dormant for long. It only takes one warm day and they’re active, ready to bite you or your dog. Tick prevention is important of course, and so is knowing how to safely remove a […]

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Focus on Fleas and Pets

Focus on Fleas and Pets

What’s worse than listening to your dog scratching through all hours of the night? Listening to your dog scratching through all hours of the night and having a flea infestation in your home! Fleas and pets are not for the faint of heart, but luckily Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates has all the information that you […]

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