Ticks, Lyme Disease, and the Risks to Your Pet

Ticks, Lyme Disease, and the Risks to Your Pet

In Michigan and other parts of the Midwest and Northeast, we are literally crawling with ticks. Those who like to spend time outdoors with their dogs understand the high prevalence of these canine Lyme disease carrying pests. And, while there is no fool-proof way to evade the tiny invaders, there are some precautions you can […]

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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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Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Lice in Pets

Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Lice in Pets

It may be that every parent’s worst nightmare is that dreaded phone call from school that a lice case has been identified in their child’s classroom. Just the word lice gives many of us the heebie-jeebies. Did you know, though, that we see lice in pets as well? Before you start obsessively scratching your head, […]

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DIY Don’ts: Natural Flea and Tick Treatments to Avoid

DIY Don’ts: Natural Flea and Tick Treatments to Avoid

Fleas and ticks pose a serious risk to pets, and as spring ramps up, these ectoparasites are out and about in droves. Protecting your pet is a must, but many pet owners worry that the ingredients in traditional flea and tick preventive medications are harsh, or could pose a danger to their pets. The temptation […]

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