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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Do You Have a Happy Cat?

Do You Have a Happy Cat?

Cat lovers everywhere strive relentlessly to find ways to please their fluffy friends. From cardboard boxes to feather teasers, catios to window perches, walking on a harness to playing laser tag, modern cats enjoy the finer things in life. But what truly makes a cat feel good is a day-to-day sense of wellbeing. In other […]

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How Can You Tell If Your Cat Is Sick?

How Can You Tell If Your Cat Is Sick?

Cats are highly skilled at masking any signs of illness or injury, so if you happen to notice something is “off” with your feline it’s more than likely that there is.  Unfortunately, by the time symptoms become obvious, a cat’s illness may be untreatable or prohibitively expensive without guarantees of success. Training your eye to […]

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Picky Puppy: My Pet Won’t Eat Their Food

Picky Puppy: My Pet Won’t Eat Their Food

If you have a pet who turns up their nose when it comes to their normal diet, you aren’t alone. Many pets have particular likes and dislikes about what they eat, just like us. Unfortunately, some pets get bored with their normal diet and like a variety, or they only want to eat cooked chicken […]

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All About Pet Poop

All About Pet Poop

You can tell a lot about your pet’s health by paying attention to the little things. Besides looking at their coat quality, activity level, and muscle conditioning, watching their bathroom habits can hold a lot of valuable information. Pet poop can also hold a lot of secrets about your furry friend, and Beverly Hills Veterinary […]

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How to Determine If a Pet Has Allergies, and What You Can Do to Help Them

How to Determine If a Pet Has Allergies, and What You Can Do to Help Them

When a pet has allergies, they typically won’t exhibit the same signs that people do. Instead of reacting to allergens in food or the environment by sneezing, pets may suffer through their skin. Symptoms of pet allergies can range from incredibly painful to mildly uncomfortable, but either way, pets should be tested, diagnosed and treated […]

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Why is My Pet Shaking and Should I Be Worried?

Why is My Pet Shaking and Should I Be Worried?

As the caretaker of a smaller being who cannot talk, it’s only natural to worry when a new behavior or symptom appears. It might come naturally to panic a little when you see your pet shaking, but there are many reasons why this behavior can occur – and believe it or not, not all of […]

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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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