by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 23, 2021 | Diet, Dog Food, General Care
If your dog gets into the Halloween candy, trick or treat could turn into a horror story! Halloween is often a dangerous time for dogs, because chocolate and many other kinds of candy are poisonous to them. Dogs are attracted to the sweet smells of chocolate and other...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 18, 2021 | Dog Care, Exercise, Pet Health, Summer Dog Tips
Taking your dog for a walk satisfies a lot more of their needs than you might realize. Walking is more than just a potty break—it provides mental and social stimulation as well as healthy exercise. Knowing how often to walk your dog will keep them in good health and...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 1, 2021 | Dog Care, General Care, Health Conditions in Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Stress
Recently, there’s been a lot of attention on the health benefits of CBD for humans. The CBD treatment trend has entered the pet wellness market as well, with a large number of CBD oil products and treats for dogs. At East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert and...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 27, 2021 | Dog Care, Dog Food
You’ve probably experienced bloating after eating a large meal or eating foods that don’t agree with your stomach. For humans, bloat typically isn’t life-threatening. For dogs, on the other hand, bloat is a serious medical condition that can be deadly. We have seen...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 20, 2021 | Cat Care, Medical Procedures
A veterinarian can often make a diagnosis by conducting a visual examination and by listening to organs like the heart and lungs. However, sometimes a veterinarian needs to get a closer look inside a cat’s body to see what’s going on in there. East Valley...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 3, 2021 | Dog Care, Pet Stress
You may have seen some of the popular videos and channels on YouTube that offer calming music for dogs, along with pictures of nature or other soothing images. But does music actually calm dogs? And if so, what kind of music calms dogs? East Valley Animal Hospital...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 31, 2021 | Cat Care, Preventative Care
Our cats are important to us—they’re a big part of our families. Preventing common illnesses can help your cat live a long and happy life. With regular veterinary checkups and preventive medicine from East Valley Animal Hospital, your cat will be able to enjoy good...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 26, 2021 | Dog Care, dog training
With all the information about dog training available in books and online, you may be wondering if professional dog training is really worthwhile. What’s the difference between training your dog yourself and hiring someone else to train them? Whether you have a new...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 5, 2021 | Dog Care, Pet Stress
Seeing your normally happy dog terrified during a thunderstorm can feel disheartening, especially during the summer when storms are more frequent. Thunder is loud to the human ear and even more intense for dogs, whose hearing is significantly better than ours. Dogs...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 2, 2021 | Cat Care, Pet Stress
Cats often get a reputation for being picky eaters. While fussy eating habits may not seem like much of a problem, you should always be concerned if your cat refuses their food. Taking time to make sure your cat is content with their food and eating enough is vital to...
