What to Know About Cat Allergens and How to Prevent Them

What to Know About Cat Allergens and How to Prevent Them

Chances are you know someone who is allergic to cats—but did you know that cats can have allergies too? Allergies happen when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance and produces antibodies to attack an allergen. Unfortunately, sometimes this response can be harmful. 

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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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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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What Are The Smartest Cat Breeds?

What Are The Smartest Cat Breeds?

Isn’t every cat clever and cunning? It takes a certain intelligence to train humans to respond to an individual cat’s needs. They all do this in spades. Are there breeds of domesticated cats that are smarter than the average house kitty? The team at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates is here to help you find out:

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The Truth About Cats and Milk

The Truth About Cats and Milk

The ancestors of today’s domestic felines likely enjoyed the fatty cream at the top of a farmer’s milking bucket—a great reward for keeping the barn free of rodents. These days, however, cow’s milk at the grocery store has little-to-no fat content. This doesn’t stop cat owners from offering it to their felines, but is it […]

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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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A Spoonful of Sugar? Giving Your Pet Medication

A Spoonful of Sugar? Giving Your Pet Medication

Once you leave Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates with your pet, often you will have prescribed treatments and medications to administer. Our veterinarians depend on your loving aftercare to help finish what we started in the quest to get your pet feeling better.  Giving your pet medication can be a little tricky, but with a little […]

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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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