Help, My Dog Ate Chocolate!

Help, My Dog Ate Chocolate!

Most dog lovers have some inkling that they are not supposed to feed their pet chocolate. Many have had the experience of sharing a small amount, though, without ill effects. At Beverly HIlls Veterinary Associates, our clients often ask how serious chocolate toxicity really is. So what does chocolate do to dogs actually, and if […]

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Should Your Dog Eat a Raw Meat Diet?

Should Your Dog Eat a Raw Meat Diet?

One of the many things that people have in common with dogs is a shared love of food. Sometimes, we can enjoy the same things, such as cheese, white meat turkey, or lightly steamed carrots. But often what satisfies a dog’s hunger isn’t palatable for us, and it may not even be safe for them. […]

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Do Dogs Really Have More Sensitive Noses Than Cats?

Do Dogs Really Have More Sensitive Noses Than Cats?

There’s a reason your dog pauses every 10 feet during your walk to sniff something invisible: his dog sense of smell is staggeringly sensitive, and it helps him understand the world around him. Likewise, your feline uses her cat sense of smell to distinguish between people and other pets in your household. 

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Should You Shave Your Cat?

Should You Shave Your Cat?

Your cat’s coat is her crowning glory, and you love nothing more than sinking your fingers into all that floof. But you might occasionally wonder, Won’t all that fur make her hot this summer? Or, what if she gets herself into a “sticky” situation? Should I shave my cat’s fur? In a word: no. Shaving […]

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Offering the Best Care for a Paralyzed Pet

Offering the Best Care for a Paralyzed Pet

Just like people, pets sometimes become or are born paralyzed for various medical reasons. Also just like with paralyzed people, Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates realizes that a paralyzed pet can live a long and fulfilling life. Read on to learn more. 

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Your Role in Dog Ear Care

Your Role in Dog Ear Care

When it comes to your dog, the ears are a pretty great asset. Floppy or pricked, cropped or natural, they are pretty adorable and oh-so-soft to rub. They do need some attention from time to time, though, and Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates wants to share everything we know about proper dog ear care for attentive […]

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Our Heroes: The Many Jobs of Police Dogs

Our Heroes: The Many Jobs of Police Dogs

Humans have had close relationships with dogs for millennia. The primary jobs of clever canines were hunting, guarding, herding, and guiding, and they also served in the military. Europe in the Middle Ages saw an increase in lawlessness, and villages were individually tasked with protecting their citizenry. Citizens started deploying bloodhounds to keep people safe, […]

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Fun Pet Recipes That Satisfy the Rumbly Tumbly

Fun Pet Recipes That Satisfy the Rumbly Tumbly

You know how you get bored when you eat the same things all the time? Pets do, too! Sure, their tastes might not be described as refined, but they sure do like to experience new flavors and experience different textures every once in a while. This can explain why they look at you imploringly whenever […]

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Poisonous Foods for Pets

Poisonous Foods for Pets

When sharing table scraps and snacks with our furry friends, it’s important to know which foods are safe and which are strictly off-limits. A nutritionally sound, species-specific diet is imperative for overall pet wellness, but this doesn’t mean your pet can’t sample the occasional tasty tidbit from your plate. These tips from the experts at […]

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What to Know About Cat Allergens and How to Prevent Them

What to Know About Cat Allergens and How to Prevent Them

Chances are you know someone who is allergic to cats—but did you know that cats can have allergies too? Allergies happen when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance and produces antibodies to attack an allergen. Unfortunately, sometimes this response can be harmful. 

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