by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jan 22, 2025 | Dog Care
Weight is an important marker for your dog’s overall health. Being overweight can cause health problems and shorten their lifespan, while being underweight can also be a sign of poor health or make them more susceptible to illness. It’s important to know what...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jan 10, 2025 | Cat Care
Maintaining an ideal weight is very important for your cat’s health. Obesity can cause many health problems and shorten your cat’s lifespan. Underweight cats are also more susceptible to illness, and if your cat is too skinny, it could indicate poor health....
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Dec 31, 2024 | General Care
Keeping your pets safe and healthy is a year-round activity, but during the holidays, they might need a little more TLC. Vacations, guests, and new and exciting foods can make caring for a pet a little stressful. These tips will help you keep your pet safe during the...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Dec 26, 2024 | Puppy Care
There’s nothing sweeter than a little puppy as a gift. But before you bring a new puppy home, it is important to consider how adopting a puppy can change your life. Caring for a new puppy takes a lot of dedication and a lot of time. While puppies are adorable, an...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Dec 8, 2024 | Pet Care
Is your pet drinking enough water? Just like us, our pets also need to drink plenty of water to be healthy. Dehydration can lead to digestive issues, UTIs, and many other health problems. Severe dehydration can even cause organ failure and death. It is important to...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Nov 30, 2024 | Cat Care
Many people consider getting their children a little sweet kitten as the holidays near. While they look cute with a little bow on their collar, adopting any pet is a big decision. Kittens are adorable, and watching them grow can be amazing. However, caring for a new...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Nov 24, 2024 | Pet Care Tips
Aging pets often start slowing down, even when they’re doing things they love. Although older pets don’t need as much exercise as young ones, keeping them active will help them stay healthy and lengthen their lives. Keeping an older pet active is not just about...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Nov 9, 2024 | Disease in Dogs
Also known as chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, or renal failure, this incurable disease is often deadly to our furry friends, both cats and dogs. Knowing the signs and symptoms to look for could save your pet’s life. Kidney disease becomes progressively worse...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Nov 4, 2024 | Dog Facts
Some foods that are harmless to us can actually be quite dangerous for our pets. Although candy is a delicious treat for us, some types—like chocolate—can be harmful and even fatal for dogs. This might be a fact you have heard before, but perhaps have yet to...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Nov 1, 2024 | Dog Care
Is your dog a champion high-jumper? Do they always seem to think that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence? Fence jumping isn’t just annoying, it can be harmful to your dog, your neighbors, the local wildlife, and even your wallet. We explain why dogs...
