April 30th was Hairball Awareness Day 2021, so the caring vets at East Valley Animal Hospital want to share some ways to prevent hairballs in your cat. While hairballs can be harmless, sometimes they can be dangerous, and understanding hairball prevention is an...
Some people who haven’t spent time around cats think of them as cold, solitary animals. Our team at East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert knows that this couldn’t be further from the truth. Cats are social creatures who love, and even crave, interaction with...
March 23 was International Cuddly Kitten Day! Kittens are a wonderful addition to any family. They’re sweet, affectionate, curious, and smart—but can also be a handful. At East Valley Animal Hospital, we love to celebrate our furry friends. And the best way to do that...
Is your cat’s mouth dry? This may not seem like a big deal, but dry mouth can actually point to a serious problem in cats. At East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert, keeping your cat healthy is our number one goal. Part of reaching that goal is educating you about...
If your cat doesn’t like to cuddle, don’t take it personally. Some cats just don’t like being picked up, or aren’t physically affectionate. That doesn’t mean he doesn’t love you! Nevertheless, it’s frustrating when you want to hug and squeeze him and he’s just not...
With the advancement of modern veterinary medicine, house cat can live an average of 16 years. As Fluffy reaches her older years, her bodily function will begin to slow down and she may be at a higher risk of developing certain diseases and health conditions....
