Recognizing and Preventing Water Intoxication in Dogs

Recognizing and Preventing Water Intoxication in Dogs

Summer is almost here, and your dog is probably just as eager as you are to get back to Mother Nature, especially if he’s a water-loving dog who enjoys weekend getaways at one of Michigan’s beautiful lakes! Playing in the water is certainly fun and a great form of exercise for your faithful companion, but […]

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Offering the Best Care for a Paralyzed Pet

Offering the Best Care for a Paralyzed Pet

Just like people, pets sometimes become or are born paralyzed for various medical reasons. Also just like with paralyzed people, Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates realizes that a paralyzed pet can live a long and fulfilling life. Read on to learn more. 

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Cat Training: Fun and Easy Tricks to Teach Your Cat

Cat Training: Fun and Easy Tricks to Teach Your Cat

Does your favorite feline have you trained to bow to her every whim? If you feed her on demand, wake up when she “tells” you to, and find another place to sit when she commandeers your chair, the answer is “yes!” At Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, we love seeing clever cat behavior, and we have […]

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Are Indoor Plants Safe for Pets?

Are Indoor Plants Safe for Pets?

Accenting your home’s décor with houseplants is a wonderful way to bring the beauty of the outdoors in. Plus, plants provide clean air, a touch of brilliant green, and can be found in sizes to fit almost any space.  But if you have pets—particularly the curious kind who love to sample the local “cuisine”—you’ll want […]

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How to Clean Your Cat’s Paws

How to Clean Your Cat’s Paws

Cats seem to thoroughly enjoy keeping themselves clean, but even the most fastidious felines need a little extra help making sure their paws are properly cared for. After all, those little feet have a lot of chasing, jumping, and pouncing to do every day, so keeping them in tip-top shape should be part of any […]

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Getting Through the Grief: Navigating Pet Loss

Getting Through the Grief: Navigating Pet Loss

Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates know how much a part of your family your pet is. Losing them can be devastating, and the grief and pain that ensues can be very difficult. Pet loss is a topic that deserves discussion, and understanding how to navigate the grief can help devoted animal lovers through a very tough […]

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Your Role in Dog Ear Care

Your Role in Dog Ear Care

When it comes to your dog, the ears are a pretty great asset. Floppy or pricked, cropped or natural, they are pretty adorable and oh-so-soft to rub. They do need some attention from time to time, though, and Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates wants to share everything we know about proper dog ear care for attentive […]

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Pets in Love: Real Life or Just in the Movies?

Pets in Love: Real Life or Just in the Movies?

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, our thoughts tend to turn to love during this time of year. As that theme runs throughout our days, it is only natural for us animal lovers at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates to wonder if pets in love are the real deal or just for cutesy television. 

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Is It Possible to Clicker Train Your Cat?

Is It Possible to Clicker Train Your Cat?

The idea of training your cat to do anything aside from use their litter box might be quite odious. Cats can be finicky when it comes to participation and involvement, but it is actually possible to clicker train your cat. Whether it’s using the toilet, going for walks on a leash, or performing tricks (can […]

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Our Heroes: The Many Jobs of Police Dogs

Our Heroes: The Many Jobs of Police Dogs

Humans have had close relationships with dogs for millennia. The primary jobs of clever canines were hunting, guarding, herding, and guiding, and they also served in the military. Europe in the Middle Ages saw an increase in lawlessness, and villages were individually tasked with protecting their citizenry. Citizens started deploying bloodhounds to keep people safe, […]

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