by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 5, 2019 | Cat Care
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the most common viral infections among cats, affecting 2-3% of all cats. That percentage increases among cats that are at a higher risk of infection. However, with the discovery of the FeLV vaccine, most cats are protected...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 24, 2019 | Cat Care, Pet Care Tips
It’s summertime, and for cat owners, that means a lot of cat hair! Few things are worse than pet hair coating everything from the furniture and the floors to your own clothing. And at some point, that lint roller just won’t cut it. If you’re new to owning or grooming...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 17, 2019 | Cat Care
Whether your newly acquired cat is old or young or has previously had a home or not, if you’ve never owned a cat before, taking home your new furry friend could be both exciting and potentially intimidating. To do it well, being a cat owner will mean giving your cat a...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Apr 15, 2019 | Cat Care, Pet Care Tips
As every cat owner knows, each cat has their own distinct personality. Some like to be held and petted, while others like to spend most of their days alone. A well-acclimated house cat that is happy and healthy generally exhibits behavior that is in line with their...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Mar 1, 2019 | Cat Care
Is your cat not using the litter box or using it sporadically? Has she been soiling your favorite rug or armchair? These changes in behavior can be frustrating for you, the owner. But this kind of behavior, also known as inappropriate elimination, is quite common in...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Feb 9, 2019 | Cat Care, Dental Care
Tooth resorption in cats, also known as resorptive lesions, is a fairly common dental disease affecting up to 60 percent of all adult cats. Cats instinctively hide their pain as a survival method, so it can be difficult to detect whether your cat is experiencing pain...
