From Tabby to Tortoiseshell: Understanding Cat Coat Patterns

From Tabby to Tortoiseshell: Understanding Cat Coat Patterns

Cat coat patterns and colors can get pretty wild. At Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, we love our feline friends no matter what color they are! Cat color genetics are absolutely fascinating, so we thought we would share more about the topic with our fellow feline fanatics. 

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Emergency Evacuation: Safeguarding Your Pet During Pet Preparedness Month

Emergency Evacuation: Safeguarding Your Pet During Pet Preparedness Month

Pet Preparedness Month is the perfect time to remind all pet families of the importance of including pets in disaster response efforts and evacuation plans. It isn’t pleasant to ponder the potential devastation of natural or manmade disasters  such as housefires, flooding, or tornadoes, but when seconds count, having a plan in place ahead of […]

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Top 5 Blogs of 2023

Top 5 Blogs of 2023

Happy New Year! The team at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates is so excited to em-bark on the fun 2024 has in store. Before we focus too much on the future, we want to cat-ch up on some of our favorite memories from 2023. Join us on our walk through memory lane of our top blogs […]

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Purr-fectly Hidden: Unraveling the Mystery of Cat Pain Behavior

Purr-fectly Hidden: Unraveling the Mystery of Cat Pain Behavior

Part of being a loving pet parent is knowing how to spot the signs that a four-legged friend is in pain, but when it comes to feline pain behavior, the clues can be subtle.  At Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, we’re here to help you unravel the mystery of feline pain behavior so you can recognize […]

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When Introducing Cats and Dogs, Slow and Steady Wins the Race

When Introducing Cats and Dogs, Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Many animals get along great after a relatively short introduction. Others require a longer “getting to know you” period, and some just never accept the presence of another pet in the household. The difference lies not only in the individuals but between species. Cats and dogs have a terrible reputation for not getting along, but […]

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If They Run and Hide, You Might Have a Scaredy Cat

If They Run and Hide, You Might Have a Scaredy Cat

When closely observed and respected, feline behavior can communicate extraordinarily well. Indeed, knowing why they do certain things goes a long way toward meeting the needs of our feline friends. In other words, there are obvious differences between a relaxed and happy cat and a freaked out, anxious one.  If your fluffy feline tends to […]

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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass (and is it Safe)?

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass (and is it Safe)?

If you’re like most dog owners, you’ve probably noticed Fido snacking on grass from time to time. For many dogs, a bit of greenery is an occasional indulgence and doesn’t cause their owners much if any concern. Some pups, however, take it to the extreme by gulping down large amounts of grass whenever possible. We […]

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Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates Top 5 Blogs of 2020

Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates Top 5 Blogs of 2020

Can you feel it? 2021 is just a heartbeat away… And after the year that was 2020, well, let’s just say we’re ready to turn the page and start again! Come what may, it can’t be denied that 2020 was a banner year for our pets. Not only did pet adoptions boom, especially in the […]

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Are Hairballs in Cats Normal?

Are Hairballs in Cats Normal?

Did you know that birds of prey actually regurgitate parts of previous meals that they can’t properly digest? These pellets, or castings, are formed 6-10 hours after a meal in the gizzard. Dissected pellets may reveal bones, fur, feathers, claws, teeth, bills, insect exoskeletons, and even plant matter. Perhaps not surprisingly, cat hairballs serve a […]

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Beneath the Surface: What Secrets are Hidden in Your Pet’s Gums?

Beneath the Surface: What Secrets are Hidden in Your Pet’s Gums?

In a way, your pet’s mouth is the window to their world. It’s how they eat, drink, breath, keep themselves clean, regulate body temperature, and it helps them communicate with other animals and humans.   The gums are an integral, yet mostly unnoticed, component of the mouth. Paying attention to your pet’s gums can help […]

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