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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Does Your Dog Have Dandruff? Here’s How to Fix It

Does Your Dog Have Dandruff? Here’s How to Fix It

Do flakes fly when you scratch your pooch? Just like humans, dogs can experience the discomfort (and unsightliness) of itchy, flaky dandruff. Officially known as seborrheic dermatitis, pet dandruff occurs when the sebaceous glands in your dog’s skin produce too much sebum. There are two forms of doggie dandruff: dry seborrhea and oily seborrhea. Dogs […]

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Larger Than Life: How to Provide for a Big Dog

Larger Than Life: How to Provide for a Big Dog

Every dog breed is unique in their own way, but it’s hard to compete with a big dog. Famous for having sweet, generous hearts and somewhat goofy personalities, big dogs remain some of the world’s most popular pets. While they’re certainly easy to get along with, large breeds have specialized needs that require close attention.

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My Dog Keeps Burying Things!

My Dog Keeps Burying Things!

Have you ever pulled the couch back, only to discover a collection of your dog’s half-chewed bones and think, why? This cute, confusing, or annoying behavior causes many dog owners to wonder how to prevent their dog from continuing to bury various items. But dogs may have an instinct to hoard, hide, bury their favorite […]

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Driving With Your Pet Can Be Fun, but Is It Safe?

Driving With Your Pet Can Be Fun, but Is It Safe?

Not all pets enjoy cruising in the car, but some go absolutely crazy for the experience. While this opens up loads of opportunities for pets and their people, it’s not an experience that should be taken lightly. Distracted driving is one of the largest risks on the roads today. To keep all passengers safe from […]

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Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Slobbering!

Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Slobbering!

If you own dogs, you are probably no stranger to drool. While dog slobber is often a standard occurrence for dogs, especially certain breeds, sometimes it could be a sign of a health issue. For many dogs, it’s just part of their lovable deal.  It helps to have a towel ready for wiping off your […]

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Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Sneezing!

Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Sneezing!

It’s spring, and pollen fills the air. You sneeze, your dog sneezes, we all sneeze. It’s summer and the wafting smoke from the neighbor’s barbecue floats by. We sneeze again. Every season brings its own crop of allergens that cause sneezing. We sneeze because allergens are irritants that get into our noses. Our bodies want […]

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Clicker Training Your Dog: How Does It Work?

Clicker Training Your Dog: How Does It Work?

Ever wonder how they get those dogs in the movies to do certain things or perform complex tricks? Sure, most of them are pretty talented pooches, but Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates thinks your pet is talented, too. Clicker training in dogs is the foundation of many positive reinforcement-based pet training techniques. It works quite well […]

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Caring for Small Dogs Is No Small Task

Caring for Small Dogs Is No Small Task

Having a small breed dog as your faithful companion brings a lot of benefits. Portability is certainly one, but small dogs can also be really fun and loving pets.  Small dogs everywhere deserve the best homes and wellness care available. Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates wants to be sure that those pint-sized pooch lovers out there […]

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What Vaccines Do Dogs Need to Stay Healthy?

What Vaccines Do Dogs Need to Stay Healthy?

Vaccinations are a necessary part of health for pets and people alike. Vaccines are effective at protecting against a wide variety of serious and sometimes fatal illnesses in dogs. Although necessary, not every pet needs every vaccine. Many pet owners wonder which vaccines are necessary for their dogs. Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates want to provide […]

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