by East Valley Animal Hospital | Nov 7, 2022 | Cat Care
Does your cat want to play all the time? Cats crave interactive, stimulating play because it helps satisfy their natural curiosity as well as their hunting instincts. Having a scheduled playtime with your cat every day will keep them from getting bored, lonely,...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 23, 2022 | Fun
Finding the best Halloween costume for your pet is one of the highlights of October. But with the many different costumes out there, how can you possibly choose? When you’re thinking up costume ideas for your pet, a good place to start is with your favorite things....
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 16, 2022 | dog adoption, Dog Care
“Does my dog need a friend?” Everyone who has a dog has also asked this question at one point or another—usually when looking down at that sad look of betrayal on their dog’s face that comes up every time they have to leave for work or school. You might think that...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 8, 2022 | Cat Care, Owning a Pet
Bringing a new kitten home is an exciting (and stressful) time! Kittens require lots of love, attention, and quite a few essential items. Making a list and checking it twice can ensure your first few weeks with your kitten is more exciting than stressful. What...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 30, 2022 | Dog Care, Pet Toys
It might seem odd that a toy could possibly cause your dog any harm. However, toys are responsible for a large number of emergency visits for dogs every year. Dog toys come in many different forms. From simple balls to extravagant play systems with all the bells and...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 22, 2022 | Dog Care, Dog Facts, Dog Food
Dogs are experts when it comes to begging. That darling head in your lap, the puppy-dog eyes that say, “I feel like I’ve never eaten in my whole life, even though you just fed me twenty minutes ago.” It can be hard to resist giving your dog that little bit of egg,...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 20, 2022 | Cat Care, General Care
One of the biggest decisions you can make for your cat is whether they will be an indoor cat or an outdoor cat. There are pros and cons either way. Ultimately, the decision is yours (although your cat will also have an opinion, as they always do). Many veterinarians...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 2, 2022 | Dog Care
Dehydration and overheating can be very dangerous for dogs. Heat stroke can lead to life-threatening medical conditions, such as seizures or an irregular heartbeat. It’s important to watch for signs of overheating in dogs, especially during the summer months. Here’s...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 23, 2022 | Cat Care, Exercise
Just like children, cats need to play. From kitten to cat, playing with your pet is an important part of keeping them healthy and happy. Stimulating, interactive play not only provides exercise—but it also keeps your cat from getting lonely, bored, depressed, or...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 13, 2022 | Dog Care, Dog Facts, Senior Dogs, Treatments
Physical therapy for dogs? Absolutely. Studies have shown that dogs can benefit just as much as humans from low impact, specialized physical therapy. Whether they are recovering from surgery or even trying to avoid surgery, physical therapy might be the ticket to a...
