Smarty Pants: Determining Canine Intelligence

Smarty Pants: Determining Canine Intelligence

Many astute owners can attest to the fact that dogs are smart. Some perform supportive tasks for humans, and others have the capacity to learn complex tricks. However, while dogs seem to excel when it comes to I.Q., determining canine intelligence is often shaped by strong opinions about what constitutes “smarter than the average dog.” […]

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Forever Loved: Dealing with Pet Loss

Forever Loved: Dealing with Pet Loss

When we open our homes and hearts to pets, we are forever changed by their constant love, friendship, and presence. Because owning and caring for a pet is one of life’s greatest experiences, it can be difficult to accept that they don’t live as long as we do. Yet the day comes for every pet […]

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Understanding and Treating Canine Aggression

Understanding and Treating Canine Aggression

One of the worst scenarios for dog owners is knowing their cherished pet is prone to biting or other forms of aggression. Canine aggression is cause for concern and can result in one of the thousands of dog bite incidents that occur each year. Untreated, canine aggression can pose serious risks to the dogs themselves […]

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With A Swipe Of A Paw: 10 Best Apps For Pet Owners

With A Swipe Of A Paw: 10 Best Apps For Pet Owners

There is no denying that smartphones and tablets are a permanent fixture in today’s society. Because of this, more and more apps are being developed that cater to our real-life needs, including apps for pet owners (and even pets themselves!). Your friends at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates are all for any type of technology that […]

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Best Pets for People with Pet Allergies

Best Pets for People with Pet Allergies

Almost every one of us can think of at least one person who’s allergic to pets. And, when it comes to animal lovers, these pet allergies can be particularly troublesome and even heartbreaking. Many allergy sufferers wonder if it will ever be possible for them to share their home with a beloved pet companion. The […]

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Healthy Tips to Keep Your Cat Fit

Healthy Tips to Keep Your Cat Fit

Your cat is a natural-born hunter, and much of his or her play is tied to these inherited predatory instincts. Kittens are exemplary in their capacity to play, which also helps them develop motor skills and burn off all that extra energy. However, play shouldn’t stop after kittenhood. Interactive play is important for cats of […]

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Keeping An Eye Out For Pet Pain

Keeping An Eye Out For Pet Pain

Watching your pet experience pain can become your own very painful experience. While there are varying degrees – and sources – of pet pain, the bottom line is that the special pet in your care cannot have the quality of life that they deserve, if in pain. Luckily, there are certain avenues that can help […]

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Comfy Kitty: Take Your Cat To The Vet Without Stress

Comfy Kitty: Take Your Cat To The Vet Without Stress

If you think about it, it makes perfect sense that most cats despise going to the veterinarian. First they are grabbed and inserted into a carrier without warning, next comes the frightening car ride, followed by being made to stand on a cold metal table in a place that looks, smells, and sounds scary. Not […]

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Relaxed And Ready For Summer: How To Keep Pets Calm When Anxiety Strikes

Relaxed And Ready For Summer: How To Keep Pets Calm When Anxiety Strikes

Summer is finally here, and after a long, hard Michigan winter, pets and people alike are ready to feel the grass between their toes (or paws) and the sun on their legs (or fur). For the most part, summer is a time of enjoyment and relaxation, but for many pets summer brings with it some […]

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Dog Behavior 101

Dog Behavior 101

Even the best of us have difficulty trying to intuit what certain characteristics of dog behavior mean. Sure, the majority of dogs have universal methods of communication, such as barking, growling, or whining, but the lion’s share of canine language is conveyed physically – and varies by breed and individual. Luckily, it’s fascinating and fun […]

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