by East Valley Animal Hospital | Sep 7, 2026 | Dog Care
We don’t know very many dogs that actually look forward to nail trims. Most dogs hate them, and they become a source of anxiety for many dog owners. But you can’t skip the nail trims. They’re a necessary part of good grooming, and over-long nails can cause all sorts...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jul 22, 2026 | Dog Care
All dogs need toys. Playtime provides mental stimulation, supports physical fitness, prevents boredom, and encourages good behavior. But as important as playtime is for your dog, so is choosing the right toys. The wrong ones can even be dangerous. Here’s how to find...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jul 17, 2026 | Dog Care
Chaos happens when you have pets. Your dog chews up the cushions every time you go out, and your cat keeps knocking all the mugs off the kitchen island. When pets get destructive, it’s understandable that your first reaction is probably irritation or even anger....
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 14, 2026 | Dog Care
Some household products that are harmless to humans can actually be very dangerous for dogs. Due to differences in a dog’s metabolism, genetics, and digestive enzymes, ordinary things like chocolate or toothpaste can be poisonous. Other things like medications,...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 13, 2026 | Dog Care
You are walking through the park, your dog is trotting happily ahead of you, and then it happens. You step in it. That squish. That smell. The slow, horrifying realization. We’ve all been there, and we have all silently cursed whoever left that stinking pile...
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...
