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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Lost in Translation: Explaining Why (and How) Cats Purr 

Lost in Translation: Explaining Why (and How) Cats Purr 

Purring is arguably one of the most delightful ways cats have of communicating their deepest thoughts and feelings. Although purring tends to happen most often when cats are cozy, satisfied, and deeply content, there are other reasons that explain this feline-specific phenomenon. What’s more, it’s their special anatomy that allows them to make this pleasing […]

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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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Feline Mysteries: Why Do Cats Meow? What Are They Saying? 

Feline Mysteries: Why Do Cats Meow? What Are They Saying? 

Contrary to popular belief, cats are excellent communicators! While we can certainly intuit what they are trying to say with head bumps, slow eye blinks, and a flicking tail, perhaps the most useful tool is a cat’s voice. They meow at us, or in our general direction, but what exactly are they saying? Again, we […]

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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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Fun Ways to Get Through Winter With Your Pet

Fun Ways to Get Through Winter With Your Pet

The idea of enduring several months of sub-zero temperatures, wind, and black ice might sound terrible, but since we live in Michigan, it’s what we have to work with, right?  We may as well try to make the best of the weather. Sure, there are some precautions when it comes to getting through the winter […]

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