Caring for Small Dogs Is No Small Task

Caring for Small Dogs Is No Small Task

Having a small breed dog as your faithful companion brings a lot of benefits. Portability is certainly one, but small dogs can also be really fun and loving pets.  Small dogs everywhere deserve the best homes and wellness care available. Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates wants to be sure that those pint-sized pooch lovers out there […]

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What Vaccines Do Dogs Need to Stay Healthy?

What Vaccines Do Dogs Need to Stay Healthy?

Vaccinations are a necessary part of health for pets and people alike. Vaccines are effective at protecting against a wide variety of serious and sometimes fatal illnesses in dogs. Although necessary, not every pet needs every vaccine. Many pet owners wonder which vaccines are necessary for their dogs. Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates want to provide […]

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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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Silent But Deadly: Gas in Pets

Silent But Deadly: Gas in Pets

Some of our beloved pets have the innate gift to be able to clear a room with a simple fart. While passing gas is a natural part of having a digestive system, some pets are a little more talented in this arena than others.  When gas in pets is interfering with your ability to enjoy […]

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Ask-A-Vet: How to Tell if Your Pet is Going Deaf or Blind

Ask-A-Vet: How to Tell if Your Pet is Going Deaf or Blind

Is your normally eagle-eyed dog missing the ball more often during your daily game of fetch? Is your somewhat-aloof kitty ignoring you more than usual lately? As pets get older (and sometimes before then) there’s a chance their sight or hearing can start to deteriorate. As a pet owner, it’s up to you to pay […]

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Frugal Pet Ownership: Is it Possible?

Frugal Pet Ownership: Is it Possible?

There’s no doubt that pet ownership can be expensive. Pet owners, as a whole, will spend an estimated $99 billion on food, treats, veterinary care, grooming, boarding, and more by the end of 2020. Saving money on pet ownership is possible, but it takes a proactive approach and a willingness to put in a little […]

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Winter Pet Activities That Make Time Fly

Winter Pet Activities That Make Time Fly

Many of us are hunkered down at home and will be for the foreseeable future, with more time on our hands than we’re used to. With a long winter on the horizon, this stretch of time can feel unmanageable – especially if you have a pet to entertain. The good news is that winter pet […]

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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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Of All the Dangers of the Dinner Table, Pet Pancreatitis Reigns Supreme

Of All the Dangers of the Dinner Table, Pet Pancreatitis Reigns Supreme

Our family gatherings may be different this year – if they happen at all. With so many of our traditions up in the air, we may attempt to hold on to the one thing we can safely enjoy: Food. This means that turkey and all the fixings (plus dessert) loom large, whether we cook for […]

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Have You Heard? Ear Problems in Pets Can Be Managed!

Have You Heard? Ear Problems in Pets Can Be Managed!

At Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, we are no strangers to diagnosing and treating ear problems in pets. Most of our patients will experience some type of ear issue at some point during their life; and while most are easily treated, some can be quite serious, especially if left untreated.  Many ear problems pets experience can […]

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