by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 5, 2026 | Cat Care
The idea of trimming your cat’s claws might strike fear into your heart, but it really is a manageable task that you can take care of yourself. Trimming your cat’s nails is so important, and if you do it right, it won’t hurt your cat at all. Here’s the best way to...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jul 10, 2026 | Cat Care, Gilbert
Cats sometimes get profiled as being cold or incapable of showing affection, but that’s simply not the case. The truth is that cats are just speaking a different language. Living with a cat means learning to meet them in the middle (kind of like how they learned to...
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 | 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 | Mar 31, 2026 | Cat Care, Exercise
What kind of indoor cat do you have? One who gets uncontrollable zoomies and knocks over about 300 priceless knick-knacks, along with several cups of water? Or perhaps you have a loaf cat. One who would rather sit in the window or on your lap for the entirety of the...