Beach-Ready Rover: Does My Dog Need Sunscreen? 

Beach-Ready Rover: Does My Dog Need Sunscreen? 

We all know that wearing sunscreen protects us from sunburn, skin cancer, sunspots, and more. But because our pets are covered in fur, many of us assume that they do not need sun protection. In fact, they do! This time of year heralds plenty of outdoor fun, which includes spending time in the backyard, poolside, […]

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Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

This time of year brings cold weather, which brings a unique set of dangers to our pets. Understanding these wintertime hazards can help you to better protect your four-legged family. One frosty, but serious, danger during this season is antifreeze poisoning in pets. Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates thinks that it is essential for pet owners […]

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Bah Humbug: Why You Should Never Give a Pet as a Gift

Bah Humbug: Why You Should Never Give a Pet as a Gift

People that have gone through the experience of raising a puppy or kitten know all too well that it’s not for everyone. The process takes a considerable amount of time, energy, money, and foresight to truly do it right. And while it’s 100% worth it, it’s really not something you can thrust on someone else. […]

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Are Indoor Plants Safe for Pets?

Are Indoor Plants Safe for Pets?

Accenting your home’s décor with houseplants is a wonderful way to bring the beauty of the outdoors in. Plus, plants provide clean air, a touch of brilliant green, and can be found in sizes to fit almost any space.  But if you have pets—particularly the curious kind who love to sample the local “cuisine”—you’ll want […]

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A Closer Look at New Year’s Pet Safety

A Closer Look at New Year’s Pet Safety

Due to the prevalence of holiday-related pet emergencies, a significant emphasis must be placed on prevention. The weeks between Halloween and Valentine’s Day are full of potential hazards to our pets, and incidents peak around New Year’s Eve. It’s not just the food, drinks, noise, and weather, but the combination of all potential dangers can […]

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What Could Be Better Than Festive Pet Treats?

What Could Be Better Than Festive Pet Treats?

Inclusivity is at the core of our holiday traditions, but to uphold our pet’s health and safety, we have to exclude them from certain things. For example, a big family dinner brimming with fatty goodness simply isn’t good for our pets. Many pet owners respond to this by offering a plate of pet-safe foods, like […]

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Finding the Best Pet Gifts This Year

Finding the Best Pet Gifts This Year

Attempting to find the perfect present for your best buddy might be a bit of an uphill climb. For starters, there’s no such thing as perfect (unless you plan on giving them a cardboard box). Secondly, we all know that pets can show initial interest in something only to completely ignore it for the rest […]

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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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Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Sneezing!

Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Sneezing!

It’s spring, and pollen fills the air. You sneeze, your dog sneezes, we all sneeze. It’s summer and the wafting smoke from the neighbor’s barbecue floats by. We sneeze again. Every season brings its own crop of allergens that cause sneezing. We sneeze because allergens are irritants that get into our noses. Our bodies want […]

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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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