A Toothsome Topic: Do Dogs Get Cavities? 

A Toothsome Topic: Do Dogs Get Cavities? 

What do you see in your dog’s mouth? If you’re like most people, you’ve probably gotten  that up close and personal with your pet’s mouth. After all, dogs eat a lot of things that we’d say are questionable. But the dental care of your pet is paramount to a lifetime of good health for them. […]

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Is There Such A Thing As Too Many Pets? 

Is There Such A Thing As Too Many Pets? 

Pets are family. Studies show that at least 70% of us agree with that statement. Many of us would love to have as many pets as we can, saving them from a life in the shelter. It’s easy to remember that special moment when you met the furry love of your life, and it can […]

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Funky Fur: Why Does My Pet’s Fur Smell Bad? 

Funky Fur: Why Does My Pet’s Fur Smell Bad? 

The odors emitted from your pet aren’t a wonderful bouquet of smell. Most pets smell exactly like you might expect them to smell, sort of like that all’s well doggie- or kitty-cat smell. But if your pet has such a pee-yew to them that it makes you hold your breath, there may be trouble on […]

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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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A High Pressure Situation: Recognizing Glaucoma in Pets 

A High Pressure Situation: Recognizing Glaucoma in Pets 

Animals often aren’t very obvious when something is wrong with them. In fact, many times they go to great lengths to hide any sign of weakness as their survival instincts kick in. As a pet owner, it’s important to be vigilant about picking up on subtle signs of trouble. The pet professionals at Beverly Hills […]

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Kidney Disease in Cats 

Kidney Disease in Cats 

Chronic kidney disease in cats occurs when renal function progressively diminishes over time. This situation happens when the kidneys cannot function adequately and will progressively lead to kidney failure at a later stage.  This condition may spell panic when a loving cat owner gets the diagnosis. However, with the proper supports, many cats continue to […]

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Good News! We’re Hard-Wired to be Successful at Kitten Care 

Good News! We’re Hard-Wired to be Successful at Kitten Care 

The ancestors of present day domestic cats, aka felis silvestris, strategically deduced that living alongside people was highly beneficial to their species’ survival. After all, our own ancestors were more than willing to feed and shelter adorable, delightful, furry friends who conveniently reduced the rodent population.  But just because cats and people are a purr-fect […]

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A Year In Review: Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates Top 10 Pet Care Blogs of 2019

A Year In Review: Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates Top 10 Pet Care Blogs of 2019

As we close out another year, we can’t help but smile a little bit to ourselves. We have so much to be thankful for, but it’s the continued relationships with pet owners that keep us going strong.  Without our community of dedicated, responsible animal lovers our jobs wouldn’t be nearly as fun or meaningful. To […]

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More Than Just A Pretty Face: The Art Of Home Pet Grooming

More Than Just A Pretty Face: The Art Of Home Pet Grooming

As dogs and cats shed their summer coat in preparation for their warm winter wear, pet owners are feeling the pain of constant sweeping, dusting, and lint-rolling of furniture and clothing. The answer? Home pet grooming, of course! Keeping up with your pet’s grooming regimen is a year-round job, and your team at Beverly Hills […]

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A Look at Cat Behavior (and Some Things Cats Wish Owners Would Stop Doing)

A Look at Cat Behavior (and Some Things Cats Wish Owners Would Stop Doing)

Cats can be pretty easy to read – that is, if you speak their language. Using highly defined, super specific body language, cats convey a great variety of feelings. But they can also be incredibly subtle, and sometimes we don’t realize that what we’re doing is irritating them. What follows may include a swipe, hiss, […]

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