by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 30, 2026 | Arizona
More pets go missing over the 4th of July than at any other time of year. It’s partly because of all the visitors coming and going, the parties and events, and the neighborhood celebrations. But most of all it’s because of the fireworks. Cats and dogs...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 24, 2026 | General Care, Owning a Pet, Pet Training
So you think you’re ready to adopt a pet. Maybe you’re longing for a dog to join you on rambles around parks and trails in Gilbert. Or maybe you want a cuddly kitten to curl up with while you watch your favorite shows. Pets are adorable, and loving, and they enrich...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 19, 2026 | Owning a Pet, Pet Care, Pet Care Tips, Pet Stress
We know the look you’re dreading. It’s the one your dog gives you when you pull into the parking lot of the vet’s office. Instead of the trip to the park they expected, you’ve betrayed all their hopes of happiness. Or when your cat sees the carrier come out....
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 14, 2026 | Dog Care
Some household products that are harmless to humans can actually be very dangerous for dogs. Due to differences in a dog’s metabolism, genetics, and digestive enzymes, ordinary things like chocolate or toothpaste can be poisonous. Other things like medications,...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 21, 2026 | Cat Care, Dog Vaccinations, Preventative Care, Vaccinations
The reason we give pets vaccinations is to prevent highly contagious and fatal diseases. But most of the time, it’s not a one-and-done deal. Pets usually need booster shots once a year, and keeping up with your pet’s vaccine schedule will help them live a...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 18, 2026 | Cat Care
Cats can be pretty picky when it comes to cleanliness, and if the litter box gets too dirty, they’ll probably let you know. They might “yell” at you or poop outside the box because it’s too full or too stinky. And to be fair, you wouldn’t...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 13, 2026 | Dog Care
You are walking through the park, your dog is trotting happily ahead of you, and then it happens. You step in it. That squish. That smell. The slow, horrifying realization. We’ve all been there, and we have all silently cursed whoever left that stinking pile...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 6, 2026 | Pet Health
Picture this: you spend a Saturday morning scrubbing every surface in your house until it sparkles. Your cat saunters in, walks across the freshly mopped floor, and then sits down to give those paws a thorough licking. Everything you just sprayed down? It just became...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Apr 21, 2026 | Cat Care
Your cat has no idea that sniffing an air freshener or nibbling on a houseplant could land them in serious trouble. In our last post, we talked about common household items that are toxic to dogs. And although cats won’t do things like chew the lid off a bottle of...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Apr 16, 2026 | Preventative Care
Fleas are tiny, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of mammals and birds. They are pros at crawling through fur, feathers, and hair to get to the skin beneath. These flightless insects can lay about a dozen eggs at a time and hatch quickly. And fleas can be...
