America is for pet lovers! According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 68 percent of US households own a pet. That translates to 90 million dogs and 94 million cats roaming the hallways of our homes. They also estimate that Americans will spend an...
“A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.” ~Ernest Hemingway We know him as the brilliant writer of such works as The Old Man and the Sea and For Whom the Bell Tolls. We may also know...
It’s the holiday season again! And while this time is filled with cheer and excitement, it can also pose potential risks to our pets. As your local vet in Gilbert, East Valley Animal Hospital would like to share a few pet safety tips for the holidays. 1. Keep Human...
Although feline diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, only impacts 1-2% of cats in America, it is still a serious health condition that should be understood by cat owners. As your local vets in Gilbert, East Valley Animal Hospital would like to cover a few common questions...
While it’s preferable to keep a cat indoors for their health and safety, some owners may choose to let their furball have a little freedom in the great outdoors. If you are weighing the options of indoor vs outdoor cats, East Valley Animal Hospital (serving Gilbert,...
There are certain human foods your dog should never ingest such as chocolate, grapes, xylitol or onions. But what if his regular dog kibble or wet dog food is creating issues for him? As a local pet hospital in Gilbert, East Valley Animal Hospital we want our human...
No, we don’t mean that your four-legged friend will stand to inherit some of your estate. But you may not have considered what will happen to Fido or Fluffy should you become incapacitated or pass away. At East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert, AZ, we know that pets...
At East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert, we tend to see a marked rise in cases of pancreatitis in dogs over the Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays. The culprit? Higher exposure to holiday treats, foods, and scraps. Over the next three months, families...
Throughout your pet’s lifetime, it’s likely that they will experience some kind of skin irritation for which they will need to see the local vet. In particular, you may have heard of something called a hot spot and wondered what causes the condition and how it can be...
When it comes to feeding your dog, you may not give portion size and mealtimes much of a thought. You may think: as long as Fido doesn’t go hungry, then he’s fine, right? But in order to give your pup a full, healthy and happy life, there’s a bit more to consider than...
