Being a pet owner requires a huge investment of time and money, but the reward is a happy, healthy, and loyal friend for life. East Valley Animal Hospital is a pet hospital located in Gilbert, Arizona. Since some plants can be harmful to your animals, we’re taking...
Man’s best friend: the domesticated canine. For thousands of years humans have cherished and sought out bonds with dogs. Though initially the relationship between humans and dogs may have been for hunting and protection, in modern times we just love the comfort and...
At East Valley Animal Hospital (serving Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa), pet health and preventative care is our passion. One aspect of preventative care is making your pet’s annual or biannual wellness checkup, where they are tested for heartworm disease. Since April is...
At East Valley Animal Hospital, your Mesa veterinary clinic, we understand the following experience quite well; you walk by a pet store at the mall and are stopped in your tracks by a cute puppy in the window; you want it immediately; but when you enter the store to...
Moving to a new home can be stressful for everyone involved, including Fido or Fluffy. Your pet becomes very familiar to the smells and environment of your house and yard, and it is also acquainted with the smells of any walking paths you take. During the move, your...
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, cats are the second most common pet in American households, coming in slightly behind dogs. Your friendly local vets at East Valley Animal Hospital, serving Mesa AZ, are passionate about taking good care of...
Whether you have had your pet for a short time or for quite a few years, leaving it behind while you travel or vacation isn’t easy. The separation can be stressful, both for you and for your pet. Preparing properly for your pet’s stay at a kennel can help take...
When it comes to winning a race of speed between two of America’s most common house pets, most of us would assume dogs are the dominant animal. From videos to cartoons, we’ve all seen images of Fido, the resident dog, chasing wildly after Fluffy, the escaping...
Feeding your pup may seem fairly straightforward; buy a large bag of breed and age-appropriate dog food, give it two appropriately sized bowls a day, and you’re set! And of course, keep the water flowing so they’re well hydrated. Isn’t that good enough? Actually,...
Not all travel destinations are pet friendly. It takes a good chunk of cash to see all that the world has to offer and paying for animal boarding or babysitting can be another deterrent from enjoying yourself. If you own a dog and you’d rather enjoy a nice vacation...
