Larger Than Life: How to Provide for a Big Dog

Larger Than Life: How to Provide for a Big Dog

Every dog breed is unique in their own way, but it’s hard to compete with a big dog. Famous for having sweet, generous hearts and somewhat goofy personalities, big dogs remain some of the world’s most popular pets. While they’re certainly easy to get along with, large breeds have specialized needs that require close attention.

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A Spoonful of Sugar? Giving Your Pet Medication

A Spoonful of Sugar? Giving Your Pet Medication

Once you leave Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates with your pet, often you will have prescribed treatments and medications to administer. Our veterinarians depend on your loving aftercare to help finish what we started in the quest to get your pet feeling better.  Giving your pet medication can be a little tricky, but with a little […]

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Clicker Training Your Dog: How Does It Work?

Clicker Training Your Dog: How Does It Work?

Ever wonder how they get those dogs in the movies to do certain things or perform complex tricks? Sure, most of them are pretty talented pooches, but Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates thinks your pet is talented, too. Clicker training in dogs is the foundation of many positive reinforcement-based pet training techniques. It works quite well […]

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Eau de Urine: How to Get Rid of That Cat Pee Smell

Eau de Urine: How to Get Rid of That Cat Pee Smell

Cats are amazing creatures. They are beautiful, agile, and a bit mysterious. They can be fabulous friends, great snuggle buddies, and a constant companion even in uncertain times.  Cat urine, on the other hand, is not such a pleasant thing. If you are struggling with odor in your home, Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates wants to […]

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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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Feline Intelligence: How Smart Are Cats, Really?

Feline Intelligence: How Smart Are Cats, Really?

Your cat knows they’re clever, and more importantly, they don’t care if you recognize their skills or not. But the truth is, life is more fun when feline intelligence is observed and celebrated. You can teach them all sorts of skills and tricks. While they may appear completely indifferent to your enthusiasm, they respond to […]

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Best Pet Birthday Ideas

Best Pet Birthday Ideas

Pets are an important part of our families, and deserve to be celebrated on their birthdays! Even if you don’t know your pet’s exact date of birth, it’s still fun to take a day out of each year to pamper your pet and show them your love in an extra special way. The team at […]

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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 Very Few Differences Between Wild and Domesticated Cats

The Very Few Differences Between Wild and Domesticated Cats

The pet cats we know and love today are descended from the ancient wildcats Felis silvestris lybica. Originally from the Fertile Crescent (and subsequently revered in ancient Egypt), history’s wildcats enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with humans. However, despite living in close quarters for approximately 10 millennia, people cannot always get a read on domesticated […]

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Do You Have a Pet-Safe Pool?

Do You Have a Pet-Safe Pool?

Every year in the U.S. an estimated 5,000 pets die by drowning. This is a shocking statistic! The fact is, accidents happen—and they occur when we least expect them. Maintaining a pet-safe pool and making sure your pet has water skills are of the utmost importance all year round, but especially during the warm weather.

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