by East Valley Animal Hospital | Mar 12, 2023 | Cat Care
Deciding to keep your cat indoors can help them live longer, keep them from getting lost, and even protect your local ecosystem. While they are wondrous hunters, outdoor cats face many more dangers than their indoor counterparts. Indoor cats tend to avoid traumatic...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Feb 26, 2023 | Dog Care
Have you ever wondered why there are annual dog vaccinations? Vaccinations and booster shots help your pet build up an immune response to certain infectious diseases. The vaccines contain commonly inactive forms of a disease that help your dog’s immune system...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Feb 12, 2023 | Diet
Chicken? Beef? Fish? Duck? Carbs or no carbs? Primal feed? Kitten Chow? With a market full of different types of cat food it can be overwhelming to find the perfect diet for your indoor cat. Here are a few facts to keep in mind when shopping for cat food. What...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Feb 4, 2023 | Owning a Pet
We all love our pets. For most of us, our cats, dogs, and other pets are members of our families. They sit on our couches and sleep in our beds, and if they go missing it can be heart-wrenching. While putting up posters, making social media posts, or going...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jan 27, 2023 | dog training
Unfortunately, dogs do not speak English, so we can never know exactly how they feel about their matching family sweaters. It also means we have to learn their body language to understand how they are feeling. Reading your dog’s body language can help you avoid...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jan 21, 2023 | Fun
Did you know cats and tigers are related? Domestic cats split from their wild ancestors nearly 11 million years ago. However, like your caffeine addiction, some things are hard to break away from. Your furry feline is still a lot like the tigers at the zoo—yes, even...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jan 6, 2023 | Dog Facts
If you have a dog, odds are you’ve spent time throwing a ball for them to fetch. But if you have a ball-obsessed dog, you’ve probably spent hours throwing the ball for your furry friend, and that was only today. Some of you have probably even thrown more balls than a...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Dec 26, 2022 | dog training
Keeping your dog happy and healthy means giving them lots of exercise. They can get exercise from playing in the backyard, trips to the dog park, nature hikes, or, most commonly, walks around the neighborhood. Keeping yourself and your dog safe is a top priority when...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Dec 17, 2022 | Preventative Care
Our furry friends age much faster than we do, and they often hide it when they’re not feeling well. Yearly checkups give your vet a better understanding of your pet’s overall health. Regular checkups also allow your vet to make better medical judgments when your...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Dec 5, 2022 | Emergencies
We love our dogs, and we know it can be hard to wait when it seems like something is off. Deciding when to go to an emergency vet and when to wait for an appointment can be tricky. Always trust your gut—if you have a dog emergency on your hands, it’s better not to...
