Nuts and Mutts: What to Know About Dogs and Nuts

Nuts and Mutts: What to Know About Dogs and Nuts

Whether it’s stuffed into a Kong, baked into a dog biscuit, or simply licked off a spoon, there’s no denying that dogs love peanut butter. Peanut butter is generally accepted as a safe, albeit calorie-heavy, snack for dogs, but what about other nut butters, and nuts themselves? The team at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates wants […]

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Getting to the Bottom Of… Dog Zoomies!!

Getting to the Bottom Of… Dog Zoomies!!

Zoomies, or FRAPS (Frenetic Random Activity Periods) aren’t always predictable or entirely tolerable, but they can be incredibly fun and entertaining to watch. In fact, dog zoomies represent one of the best things about dog ownership.  An opportunity to showcase their physical prowess, zoomies are often ridiculous and even inconvenient. They simply come with the […]

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Doggone It! How to Cope With a Destructive Dog

Doggone It! How to Cope With a Destructive Dog

You love your dog, but you probably dislike the way they behave sometimes. Sure, dogs can be, well, dogs. They eat poop, roll around in garbage, and conduct themselves with zero nods to human decency, but none of this means they aren’t super smart or capable of being trained.  Without a doubt, dogs can be […]

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Your Nutty Buddy: Can My Dog Eat Nuts?

Your Nutty Buddy: Can My Dog Eat Nuts?

Dogs and peanut butter go hand. They love it and it is most pets owners’ go-to ingredient in filling a Kong toy or getting pets to swallow medicine. But many wonder what kinds of nuts they can safely give their dogs. Nuts can be a protein packed nutritious snack for us, and sometimes, in moderation, […]

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My Dog Got Sprayed by a Skunk!

My Dog Got Sprayed by a Skunk!

There’s probably no recognizable scent out there that evokes a familiar and unpleasant reaction than that of a skunk. We all recognize the smell and have a visceral reaction to it. Namely, to get away from the source, that black and white striped creature, the skunk. If your dog has been sticking their nose in […]

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A Six-Foot Bubble: Puppy Socialization in the Age of Social Distancing

A Six-Foot Bubble: Puppy Socialization in the Age of Social Distancing

Whether you adopted a puppy before stay-at-home orders came through, or you made the decision shortly thereafter, we applaud you. Never before have puppy owners been able to spend so much time with their adoptees. Despite having tons of fun together at home, you know you have a responsibility to introduce your puppy to the […]

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Limping Along: Decoding your Limping Dog

Limping Along: Decoding your Limping Dog

Help, Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates! My dog is limping! As much as we want to help you when your pet is in pain, this is not something we can assess easily over the phone. While a visibly broken bone or torn toenail can certainly be the culprit, the vast majority of limping dogs have problems […]

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Heart Disease In Dogs

Heart Disease In Dogs

There’s no doubt that your dog’s heart is special – but did you know that it can fall victim to disease just like a human heart can? Heart disease is the leading cause of death among people in the United States, and our dogs aren’t far behind.  Learning how to spot the signs of heart […]

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Smelly Dog: Why Does My Dog Stink? 

Smelly Dog: Why Does My Dog Stink? 

Unless they’ve just had a bath, most dogs will smell, well, like a dog. That hairy dog scent is almost unmistakeable and is usually nothing to worry about. But some stench might be a sign that there is a problem occurring on the skin or with your pet’s health.  The team at Beverly Hills Veterinary […]

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Are There Ways to Spot “Old Dog Disease”

Are There Ways to Spot “Old Dog Disease”

The term “old dog disease” sounds like a way to describe many potential habits of aging canines, such as incontinence, decreased mobility, mental confusion, or pain-induced irritability.  While the symptoms of Old Dog Disease can be similar to those of general aging, old dog disease is more often characterized by a head tilt and eyes […]

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