Little Paws, Big Hearts: How Volunteering with Your Pet Can Change a Life

Little Paws, Big Hearts: How Volunteering with Your Pet Can Change a Life

Volunteering your time or talents to improve the lives of those in need is a worthy cause, but adding a four-legged friend to the mix takes philanthropy to the next level. Volunteering with your pet is a wonderful way to give back to your community and bond with your pet at the same time. What […]

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Pet Heat Stroke: Not Just a Summer Worry

Pet Heat Stroke: Not Just a Summer Worry

Pet heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that affects all pets regardless of age, species or breed. The symptoms are most common when the weather is hot and humid, but can also result from strenuous over-exertion or confinement in tight spaces (like a parked car). This means that even though the season’s changing from […]

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A Closer Look at New Year’s Pet Safety

A Closer Look at New Year’s Pet Safety

Due to the prevalence of holiday-related pet emergencies, a significant emphasis must be placed on prevention. The weeks between Halloween and Valentine’s Day are full of potential hazards to our pets, and incidents peak around New Year’s Eve. It’s not just the food, drinks, noise, and weather, but the combination of all potential dangers can […]

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Finding the Best Pet Gifts This Year

Finding the Best Pet Gifts This Year

Attempting to find the perfect present for your best buddy might be a bit of an uphill climb. For starters, there’s no such thing as perfect (unless you plan on giving them a cardboard box). Secondly, we all know that pets can show initial interest in something only to completely ignore it for the rest […]

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Fun Pet Recipes That Satisfy the Rumbly Tumbly

Fun Pet Recipes That Satisfy the Rumbly Tumbly

You know how you get bored when you eat the same things all the time? Pets do, too! Sure, their tastes might not be described as refined, but they sure do like to experience new flavors and experience different textures every once in a while. This can explain why they look at you imploringly whenever […]

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Help, My Puppy is Teething!

Help, My Puppy is Teething!

If you have a puppy in your home, chances are just about everything you own is a chew toy, especially if your puppy is teething. Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates has some helpful hints to get you through this challenging time. 

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Poisonous Foods for Pets

Poisonous Foods for Pets

When sharing table scraps and snacks with our furry friends, it’s important to know which foods are safe and which are strictly off-limits. A nutritionally sound, species-specific diet is imperative for overall pet wellness, but this doesn’t mean your pet can’t sample the occasional tasty tidbit from your plate. These tips from the experts at […]

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Pet Obesity and How It Affects Pet Health

Pet Obesity and How It Affects Pet Health

October 13 is Pet Obesity Awareness Day, and your friends at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates want to help you keep your pets in the best shape. From the food they eat to the amount of it they consume, keeping your pet at a healthy weight is essential for overall wellness. Here are some tips on […]

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Kennel Cough: What It Is and How to Treat It

Kennel Cough: What It Is and How to Treat It

A dry, hacking cough that can sound as if your dog has something stuck in his or her throat is the hallmark symptom of an infectious disease known as kennel cough. Although rarely severe, it’s important to recognize the symptoms and have your canine companion evaluated by a veterinarian right away if you suspect that […]

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Potty Problems: Why Won’t My Dog Pee Outside?

Potty Problems: Why Won’t My Dog Pee Outside?

Do you have a poopy puppy? Or an older dog who has started peeing in the house? Perhaps you have a pooch who piddles on your guests’ feet. Whatever the case, potty problems can be upsetting for all. But, instead of unleashing your frustration, learn how to help your dog pee outside with the following tips.  […]

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