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...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Mar 30, 2025 | Cat Care
If your cat’s breath seems to be a little on the ripe side, it could be due to an underlying health problem. Understanding why your cat’s breath stinks can help you provide the care they need to stay healthy, safe, and happy. We explain the three most common reasons...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Mar 25, 2025 | Dental Care
Loving your pet means taking care of their health. Bringing them to the vet for checkups, making sure they get enough exercise, and feeding them nutritional meals will keep them healthy and happy. However, you need to remember that pets also need dental care. Poor...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Feb 18, 2025 | Dog Care
Small amounts of salt in your dog’s diet can help them maintain their hydration. Too much salt can cause severe damage to your dog’s entire body. Read on to learn more about salt, and how it can impact your dog’s health. How Does Salt Affect Dogs? Salt is essential...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Feb 6, 2025 | Cat Care
Even though that little pink tongue can feel like sandpaper, the reason your cat is licking you is because they like you. Cats will typically lick humans for one of three reasons: as mutual grooming, as a sign of affection, or because they need attention. Or…maybe...
