by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jul 9, 2025 | Cat Care, Dental Care
All kittens lose their milk teeth, just like children lose their baby teeth. This is perfectly normal for kittens who are around 3 to 4 months old. Their teeth fall out to give their 30 adult teeth room to grow in. However, if an adult cat’s tooth fell out, it means...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jul 4, 2025 | Cat Care, Dental Care
Brushing your cat’s teeth is a great way to protect their health and prevent tooth loss when they get older. Along with yearly dental checkups, daily brushing will remove plaque and keep your cat’s teeth and gums healthy. It prevents dental pain so they can...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 12, 2025 | Cat Care
If your cat isn’t using the litter box, it could be the type of litter that’s the problem. Maybe they don’t like the way it gets stuck in their paws. Maybe they’re irritated by the perfumes that were added to reduce odors. (Or maybe they just...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 3, 2025 | Cat Care
Heartworms are deadly. While Arizona might have fewer cases than other areas in the U.S., they can still cause significant damage to our pets. Although they are not as common in cats as in dogs, cats can get heartworms, too. If you have a cat, knowing how to...
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 | 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...
