Search Results for ‘emergency’ August 20, 2020 by Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates 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 […] Read More 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 […] Read More 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, […] Read More My Dog Got Sprayed by a Skunk! There’s probably no recognizable scent out there that evokes a familiar and unpleasant reaction than that of a skunk. We all recognize the smell and have a visceral reaction to it. Namely, to get away from the source, that black and white striped creature, the skunk. If your dog has been sticking their nose in […] Read More Why is My Pet Shaking and Should I Be Worried? As the caretaker of a smaller being who cannot talk, it’s only natural to worry when a new behavior or symptom appears. It might come naturally to panic a little when you see your pet shaking, but there are many reasons why this behavior can occur – and believe it or not, not all of […] Read More 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 […] Read More 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 […] Read More 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 […] Read More 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 […] Read More When It Comes to Pet Fire Safety, Every Precaution Is Worth It Considering that pets are responsible for over 1,000 house fires each year in America, it’s important for pet owners to acknowledge the risks at home. But what about dangerous wildfires that are known to tear through and level entire communities? Both threats are very real to pets and their people. The more we know about […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts