by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 14, 2025 | Preventative Care
If you just adopted a puppy or kitten, scheduling their first round of vaccinations is one of the most important things you need to do. Vaccinations are not optional—they are necessary, and they could even save your pet’s life! Puppies and kittens are more...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 12, 2025 | Cat Care
If your cat isn’t using the litter box, it could be the type of litter that’s the problem. Maybe they don’t like the way it gets stuck in their paws. Maybe they’re irritated by the perfumes that were added to reduce odors. (Or maybe they just...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 3, 2025 | Cat Care
Heartworms are deadly. While Arizona might have fewer cases than other areas in the U.S., they can still cause significant damage to our pets. Although they are not as common in cats as in dogs, cats can get heartworms, too. If you have a cat, knowing how to...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 31, 2025 | Dog Care
Did you know that heartworms have a favorite host? Unfortunately, that host is our dogs. Not only are dogs more susceptible to heartworms than cats, heartworms also multiply more abundantly and live longer inside of dogs. If you have a dog, heartworm prevention is a...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 28, 2025 | Pet Care
Just like protecting your pets from fleas and ticks is important, so is protecting them from parasites like heartworms. Heartworm disease can be extremely harmful and even fatal to cats and dogs. Not only can heartworms cause permanent damage to your pet’s vital...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 12, 2025 | Pet Care
Is Arizona dangerous to pets? It can be. The main risks involve the climate and encounters with wildlife. Keeping your pet safe in the summer means knowing how to recognize the signs of dehydration and heatstroke. You also need to know how to keep your pet safe from...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Apr 25, 2025 | Pet Health
Going to the veterinarian is an important part of pet care, but it is not a part of your pet’s normal routine. Going to the vet for checkups, illnesses, and even emergencies may be necessary, but these visits can also cause stress for our furry friends. Taking your...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Apr 20, 2025 | Dog Care
Training your dog has many benefits. Not only is it neat to show off their cool tricks, training your dog is a good way to help exercise their bodies and their brains. It can also keep them safe and prevent accidents. But where to start? What should you teach your dog...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Apr 11, 2025 | Cat Care
Play time with your cat is an important part of keeping them healthy and happy. Veterinarians sometimes suggest catnip to help convince your cat to play or calm down. Like everything, your cat will have an opinion about it. For a vast majority of cats, it’s...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Apr 3, 2025 | Dog Care
Have you ever had to turn your face away when your dog tries to lick you? All dog owners have experienced the sloppy kisses of the dogs that love us. Whether you find it adorable, funny, or overwhelming, stinky breath can make this form of affection unbearable. So why...
