by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 19, 2026 | Cat Care, Dog Care, Owning a Pet, Pet Care, Pet Care Tips, Pet Stress
We know the look you’re dreading. It’s the one your dog gives you when you pull into the parking lot of the vet’s office. Instead of the trip to the park they expected, you’ve betrayed all their hopes of happiness. Or when your cat sees the carrier come out....
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...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Mar 31, 2026 | Cat Care, Dog Care, General Care, Medical Procedures, Pet Care, Pet Health, Puppy Care
Spaying and neutering are the words we use to describe a veterinary surgery that makes pets incapable of reproduction. Spaying is a surgery that removes the ovaries and uterus of female animals, and neutering removes the testicles of a male. While some people feel...
