by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 20, 2023 | Cat Care
Aside from making them look majestic when walking across high or narrow things, tails are essential for your cat’s daily life. They provide balance for leaps and jumps as well as sensory input. Cats also use their tails to communicate. In fact, you can tell a lot...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 21, 2023 | Cat Care
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a retrovirus that is similar to HIV in humans. Once a cat tests positive, they will have the disease for the rest of their life. FIV can only be transmitted through deep bite wounds and mating. It mainly affects outdoor cats and...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jul 2, 2023 | Cat Care
We love our cats for their independence and strong opinions, but there are times we wish they would come when they’re called. Unlike dogs, who thrive off of human interaction, cats prefer to socialize on their own terms. This could be because cats essentially...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 21, 2023 | Cat Care
It’s happened to pretty much everyone who lives with a cat—that moment when you hear the unmistakable sound of claws scratching at the arm of the couch or the wooden leg of your antique table. Being upset that your furniture is getting destroyed is...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Apr 15, 2023 | Cat Care
Vaccinations help protect your cat against many deadly diseases. Unvaccinated pets often have a shorter lifespan or need to undergo harsh treatments if they encounter dangerous illnesses. Outdoor cats need vaccinations even more than indoor cats, because they may...
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...
