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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The Very Few Differences Between Wild and Domesticated Cats

The Very Few Differences Between Wild and Domesticated Cats

The pet cats we know and love today are descended from the ancient wildcats Felis silvestris lybica. Originally from the Fertile Crescent (and subsequently revered in ancient Egypt), history’s wildcats enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with humans. However, despite living in close quarters for approximately 10 millennia, people cannot always get a read on domesticated […]

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Do You Have a Pet-Safe Pool?

Do You Have a Pet-Safe Pool?

Every year in the U.S. an estimated 5,000 pets die by drowning. This is a shocking statistic! The fact is, accidents happen—and they occur when we least expect them. Maintaining a pet-safe pool and making sure your pet has water skills are of the utmost importance all year round, but especially during the warm weather.

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Whiz Kid: Why Does My Dog Pee When Excited?

Whiz Kid: Why Does My Dog Pee When Excited?

Those of us who have cared for dogs over the years, know that the occasional accident will happen. In puppies and young dogs, peeing can spontaneously occur when they get too riled up or excited, as they don’t have total bladder control. If you have been dealing with pee spots on the rug when your […]

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Tips to Calm an Anxious Pet Before Going to the Vet

Tips to Calm an Anxious Pet Before Going to the Vet

Most pets don’t really relish the idea of going for their annual wellness checkups or other veterinary visits. But these checkups are crucial for their ongoing health and well-being, and to catch any possible disease or illness in their early stages. If your pet gets anxious easily, he or she may run under the bed […]

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Is It Time to Teach Your Pet Tricks?

Is It Time to Teach Your Pet Tricks?

The animals we share our lives with bring so much to the proverbial table. They inspire us to exercise and socialize more, and their very nearness and companionship adds to our well-being. The fact that they can be trained to do certain things for us is like icing on the cake. We’re not just talking […]

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The (Long, Potentially Slimy) Skinny on Deworming Pets

The (Long, Potentially Slimy) Skinny on Deworming Pets

Having pets is a wonderful experience, but when your pets have pets, it can be… not so much fun. Part of the preventative wellness care we offer our pet patients at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates is a good parasite prevention program. There are several reasons preemptively deworming pets is good practice, and we would like […]

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Help, My Dog Thinks He’s the Boss! Dominance Behavior in Dogs

Help, My Dog Thinks He’s the Boss! Dominance Behavior in Dogs

Dogs may be (wo)man’s best friend, but sometimes the friendship needs a little work. Just like any relationship, things aren’t always naturally perfect from the beginning. Dominance behavior in dogs is definitely one of those things that can affect your interaction with your furry friend, but Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates can help you to keep […]

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Shame or Fear? Do Dogs Feel Guilt?

Shame or Fear? Do Dogs Feel Guilt?

If your dog has ever knocked over the trash can or stolen that last piece of chicken off of your plate, they might have looked pretty guilty upon receiving a scolding for their bad behavior.  Many pet owners (and viral video viewers) believe that dogs feel guilt when they know their humans are unhappy. Do […]

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What Could Possibly Explain Why Your Dog Licks Your Ears?

What Could Possibly Explain Why Your Dog Licks Your Ears?

Some dogs are quirkier than others, but the fact remains: all dogs are a little…weird. Of course, this is part of why people love them so much. They keep us guessing and thoroughly entertained day in and day out.  While many of their behaviors can be off-putting, some are just perplexing. If your dog licks […]

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