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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It’s Lovely and Less Crowded, but Walking Your Dog at Night May Be Risky

It’s Lovely and Less Crowded, but Walking Your Dog at Night May Be Risky

There’s nothing quite like embarking on an after-dinner neighborhood stroll. Certainly, the exercise might be more enjoyable in every other season except winter, but that’s purely subjective…  The good news is, most dogs don’t care what time it is; they’re simply happy to be outside, smelling all the smells. Without a doubt, walking your dog […]

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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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Pet Toxin Awareness: How to Safely Store Household Hazards

Pet Toxin Awareness: How to Safely Store Household Hazards

Keeping your best four-legged pal safe relies on awareness and education about potential pet toxins that are in the home and garage. Knowing what can harm your pet is only the first step – you also need to know how to safely store household hazards.  The team at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates wants to give […]

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Beat the Heat! Keeping Your Pet Cool Indoors

Beat the Heat! Keeping Your Pet Cool Indoors

In the middle of the dog days of summer, when the hot, humid temperatures linger, it feels hot no matter where you go. It can even be hard to maintain the cool inside the home, particularly when the humidity rises or when the air conditioning isn’t working properly (or in an outage). Your pet may […]

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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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Outdated Suspicions: Let’s Debunk Myths & Create Safe Havens for All Black Cats

Outdated Suspicions: Let’s Debunk Myths & Create Safe Havens for All Black Cats

It’s odd that there’s a certain time of year that threatens the safety and well being of a very specific animal. All cats deserve the comfort and peace of their very homes, but during the days before and after Halloween, black cats need extra special protection.  Why is this, exactly?  The prejudice and fear people […]

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The Great Chase: How To Prevent Your Dog From Chasing Small Animals

The Great Chase: How To Prevent Your Dog From Chasing Small Animals

The desire to chase is an instinctive and innate drive in most breeds. At its most basic, dogs evolved as predators and scavengers, and so this natural instinct can be difficult to curb or eradicate, especially with certain breeds.  Still, it can be possible to train, distract, and prevent your dog from chasing small animals […]

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Do Pets Sweat? How to Help Your Pet Stay Cool

Do Pets Sweat? How to Help Your Pet Stay Cool

Most of us probably don’t think about our pets sweating. After all, how would we know with all that fur? Pets don’t have any of the tell tale signs of sweat, and they don’t have a body odor. But how do our pets keep cool? Do pets sweat?  Keep reading to find out how our […]

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Lonely or Just Alone? What to Know About Leaving Your Dog Home Alone

Lonely or Just Alone? What to Know About Leaving Your Dog Home Alone

We all know that dogs are our best friends – after all, they are hard-wired to want to be with us all the time. And many of us would love to take them everywhere we go. Unfortunately, there are times when our dog pals can’t accompany us. Work, social functions, and other obligations sometimes dictate […]

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