by East Valley Animal Hospital | Mar 15, 2019 | Pet Health, Preventative Care
How Do I Know if My Dog is in Pain? Animals instinctually hide their pain. It’s a survival mechanism that is embedded in their DNA. But while this instinct certainly helps wild animals stay alive longer, our sweet, domesticated pets tend to suffer quietly. As...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Mar 1, 2019 | Cat Care
Is your cat not using the litter box or using it sporadically? Has she been soiling your favorite rug or armchair? These changes in behavior can be frustrating for you, the owner. But this kind of behavior, also known as inappropriate elimination, is quite common in...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Feb 23, 2019 | General Care, Pet Care Tips
When you’re hitting the open road, taking Fido along can make those trips and vacations a lot more fun. But if you’re traveling further than the local vet’s office or dog park, extra care should be taken to keep your furry companion safe, happy and healthy....
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Feb 16, 2019 | Dental Care
Hopefully, you already bring your pet into the vet for their annual dental checkup. This act alone can save your furry companion a lot of pain and discomfort over their lifespan. But have you thought about how you can keep your pet’s teeth, mouth and gums happy and...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Feb 9, 2019 | Cat Care, Dental Care
Tooth resorption in cats, also known as resorptive lesions, is a fairly common dental disease affecting up to 60 percent of all adult cats. Cats instinctively hide their pain as a survival method, so it can be difficult to detect whether your cat is experiencing pain...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jan 28, 2019 | Cat Care
The average life expectancy of a cat is between 12-18 years. But with today’s technological advancements in veterinary medicine, your furry friend just might live into her 20s. Generally, cats between the age of 11-14 are considered senior. At East Valley Animal...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jan 23, 2019 | Emergencies, Pet Health
If you’re a dog owner, you likely do everything you can to keep dog-harmful foods like chocolate, garlic, grapes, and onions away from your pet. But sometimes it’s the additives in foods that make them dangerous to our furry friends. Xylitol is one of those culprits....
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jan 7, 2019 | Dental Care, Preventative Care
In a previous blog post we discussed the importance of your pet’s dental health. The statistics show that up to 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats have some kind of oral disease by the age of three. Wow, that’s a staggering statistic! Especially when you...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Dec 31, 2018 | Exercise
Just like their human owners, in order to stay healthy dogs need a combination of a nutritious diet, lots of love, and plenty of exercise. At East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert, we understand your dog is meant to be active. Without exercise and play, their health...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Dec 16, 2018 | Dog Vaccinations, General Care
Whether you’re just moving to Gilbert with your four-legged friend or you’ve lived here for years, it’s important to make yourself aware of the local laws regarding pet ownership. Each state and each county will have their own rules and regulations. At East Valley...
