Now Is the Time to Make Your Own Pet Treats

Now Is the Time to Make Your Own Pet Treats

Most dogs aren’t particularly picky when it comes to treats (it’s another story for many cats), but that doesn’t mean that all treats are created equal. Many commercial products have fillers, preservatives, and lackluster flavors. The good news is that you can make your own pet treats – and with all the extra time we […]

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Doggone It! How to Cope With a Destructive Dog

Doggone It! How to Cope With a Destructive Dog

You love your dog, but you probably dislike the way they behave sometimes. Sure, dogs can be, well, dogs. They eat poop, roll around in garbage, and conduct themselves with zero nods to human decency, but none of this means they aren’t super smart or capable of being trained.  Without a doubt, dogs can be […]

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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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Lifelong Love: Should I Adopt a Pet with My Significant Other?

Lifelong Love: Should I Adopt a Pet with My Significant Other?

If you and your partner are considering adding a wonderful new pet to your household, we understand how excited you must feel. This is a major milestone in most relationships, with the addition of a lovable pet and the shared responsibility of caring for them.  If you are asking the question, “should I adopt a […]

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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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Can and Should Cats Swim? Yes and Yes!

Can and Should Cats Swim? Yes and Yes!

If they really wanted to, cats would run the world. After all, they’ve already taken over the internet! Let’s face it, cats have their priorities straight. Who wouldn’t want to sleep 75% of the day, only to wake up for a shower, a meal, or a snuggle?  All kidding aside, cats have some incredible adaptations […]

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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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Your Nutty Buddy: Can My Dog Eat Nuts?

Your Nutty Buddy: Can My Dog Eat Nuts?

Dogs and peanut butter go hand. They love it and it is most pets owners’ go-to ingredient in filling a Kong toy or getting pets to swallow medicine. But many wonder what kinds of nuts they can safely give their dogs. Nuts can be a protein packed nutritious snack for us, and sometimes, in moderation, […]

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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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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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