by East Valley Animal Hospital | Mar 12, 2023 | Cat Care
Deciding to keep your cat indoors can help them live longer, keep them from getting lost, and even protect your local ecosystem. While they are wondrous hunters, outdoor cats face many more dangers than their indoor counterparts. Indoor cats tend to avoid traumatic...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Nov 26, 2022 | Cat Care
Have you ever lived in a house with one bathroom and multiple people who use it? Either everyone needs to shower at the same time, or when you really have to go, it is already occupied. Your choices are to hold it, or pee on your favorite carpet. Now picture that...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Nov 7, 2022 | Cat Care
Does your cat want to play all the time? Cats crave interactive, stimulating play because it helps satisfy their natural curiosity as well as their hunting instincts. Having a scheduled playtime with your cat every day will keep them from getting bored, lonely,...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 8, 2022 | Cat Care, Owning a Pet
Bringing a new kitten home is an exciting (and stressful) time! Kittens require lots of love, attention, and quite a few essential items. Making a list and checking it twice can ensure your first few weeks with your kitten is more exciting than stressful. What...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 20, 2022 | Cat Care, General Care
One of the biggest decisions you can make for your cat is whether they will be an indoor cat or an outdoor cat. There are pros and cons either way. Ultimately, the decision is yours (although your cat will also have an opinion, as they always do). Many veterinarians...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 23, 2022 | Cat Care, Exercise
Just like children, cats need to play. From kitten to cat, playing with your pet is an important part of keeping them healthy and happy. Stimulating, interactive play not only provides exercise—but it also keeps your cat from getting lonely, bored, depressed, or...