Are Hairballs in Cats Normal?

Are Hairballs in Cats Normal?

Did you know that birds of prey actually regurgitate parts of previous meals that they can’t properly digest? These pellets, or castings, are formed 6-10 hours after a meal in the gizzard. Dissected pellets may reveal bones, fur, feathers, claws, teeth, bills, insect exoskeletons, and even plant matter. Perhaps not surprisingly, cat hairballs serve a […]

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Positive Vs. Negative Dog Training: Key Concepts For Dog Owners

Positive Vs. Negative Dog Training: Key Concepts For Dog Owners

If you’re a dog owner, chances are you’ve put a lot of time and energy into choosing your dog. And whether you have a puppy from a reputable breeder or have adopted an older dog from the shelter, we can bet you’ve spent some time training your dog, or at least thinking about it.  All […]

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Outdated Suspicions: Let’s Debunk Myths & Create Safe Havens for All Black Cats

Outdated Suspicions: Let’s Debunk Myths & Create Safe Havens for All Black Cats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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More Than Just A Pretty Face: The Art Of Home Pet Grooming

More Than Just A Pretty Face: The Art Of Home Pet Grooming

As dogs and cats shed their summer coat in preparation for their warm winter wear, pet owners are feeling the pain of constant sweeping, dusting, and lint-rolling of furniture and clothing. The answer? Home pet grooming, of course! Keeping up with your pet’s grooming regimen is a year-round job, and your team at Beverly Hills […]

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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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A Look at Cat Behavior (and Some Things Cats Wish Owners Would Stop Doing)

A Look at Cat Behavior (and Some Things Cats Wish Owners Would Stop Doing)

Cats can be pretty easy to read – that is, if you speak their language. Using highly defined, super specific body language, cats convey a great variety of feelings. But they can also be incredibly subtle, and sometimes we don’t realize that what we’re doing is irritating them. What follows may include a swipe, hiss, […]

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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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Oops, Another Accident! Is it Time for Pet Diapers?

Oops, Another Accident! Is it Time for Pet Diapers?

You’ve been trying to prevent it. You’ve taken your pet out to do his thing for the past hour, but to no avail. You watch like a hawk every step your pet takes across the carpet. Then, you miss your cue. Another puddle on the floor!  If a pet is having frequent accidents, it can […]

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Pet Lumps and Bumps: How Serious Are They?

Pet Lumps and Bumps: How Serious Are They?

Many of us have been there: your pet seems fine, and then suddenly you notice a lump or bump that seems to have appeared overnight. Sometimes these lumps can be caused by wounds, and other times they are other types of masses, such as warts or tumors. Whatever the cause, pet lumps and bumps are […]

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