A Few of Your Favorite Things: Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates’ Top 10 Pet Care Blogs of 2017

A Few of Your Favorite Things: Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates’ Top 10 Pet Care Blogs of 2017

As 2017 draws to a close, we have the chance to take some quiet time to reflect back on the events and special moments that made up this past year. At Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, it has been a year of learning, laughter, some tears, and so much gratitude for sharing all these moments with […]

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My Pet Won’t Take Pills – Now What?

My Pet Won’t Take Pills – Now What?

Many pet owners dread giving their pet medication, just as their pet won’t take pills. If you’ve ever seen that pill, capsule, or tablet lying on the floor after giving it, you know that frustration. Because medications are sometimes necessary to treat illness, however, it’s essential to have some tricks in your bag for delivering […]

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We’re Off To See The Lizards! Discovering The Wonderful World Of Pet Lizards

We’re Off To See The Lizards! Discovering The Wonderful World Of Pet Lizards

They may not be as cute and cuddly as dogs or cats, but pet lizards are growing in popularity, and it’s easy to see why. These beautiful and intelligent reptiles can make wonderful additions to a family, provided they are cared for properly. At Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, we believe that doing your research ahead […]

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Understanding Bird Ownership Before You Adopt

Understanding Bird Ownership Before You Adopt

BevHills_iStock-577334124.jpgA bird can make a fabulous pet that provides many years of companionship, but they aren’t the perfect match for everyone. Due to their specific needs and requirements, birds require (and deserve) an owner who can make a long-term commitment. Knowing the demands of bird ownership prior to adopting is the best way to decide […]

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Get the (Pooper) Scoop on Pet Fecal Testing

Get the (Pooper) Scoop on Pet Fecal Testing

Routine wellness care is vitally important when it comes to being an upstanding pet parent. Bringing your dog or cat in for routine examinations, keeping vaccines up to date, and administering parasite preventatives are just the tip of the iceberg, though. Good wellness care in the veterinary world encompasses many things, and intestinal parasite prevention […]

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A Long And Happy Life: The Principles Of Pet Longevity

A Long And Happy Life: The Principles Of Pet Longevity

The human lifespan has increased significantly over the past century. Thanks to significant progress in medicine it may continue to increase even further!. Our pets have also enjoyed an increase in their overall life expectancy, although not quite as dramatically as humans. We all want our pets to live as long as possible, which is […]

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Proper Pet Care for Independent Pets

Proper Pet Care for Independent Pets

Sharing your life with a pet can be a deeply satisfying experience, one that can be enhanced if you are the owner of a laid-back, behaved, and independent dog or cat. Everyone loves a dog who isn’t constantly jumping up and is satisfied to rest in the same room as his or her owner, or […]

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Kids and Pet Care: Taking Responsibility for the Family Pet

Kids and Pet Care: Taking Responsibility for the Family Pet

Many of us have fond memories of our childhood pets. Whether we enjoyed a relationship with a loyal family dog, cat, or other pet, we likely learned a thing or two about responsibility while cultivating a lifelong love of animals. The bond between kids and pets is certainly special, but learning to care for a […]

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Why Indoor Pets Still Require Vaccines and Parasite Prevention

Why Indoor Pets Still Require Vaccines and Parasite Prevention

One of the most common misconceptions among pet owners is that an indoor pet doesn’t require vaccination. This is particularly true among indoor cat owners whose pets may never or rarely leave the home. This question of whether to vaccinate also extends to parasite prevention, such as flea and tick control and heartworm prevention. At […]

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The Mystery of Mange: What is it and How is it Treated?

The Mystery of Mange: What is it and How is it Treated?

“Mange” is an unpleasant word, and many of us associate it with stray dogs and cats. However, mange is something all pet owners should know about, as it’s highly contagious and is not just a problem among strays. It can also be diagnosed in well cared for pets. So, what is this skin disorder, how […]

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