by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jul 23, 2025 | Dog Care, Exercise
Arizona summers bring sunshine, but also intense heat that can make outdoor exercise challenging and even dangerous for our beloved canine companions. While we want our dogs to stay active and healthy, the soaring temperatures often limit their opportunities for safe...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jan 21, 2024 | Exercise
W-A-L-K…if you have a dog, you know why we spelled it out. Your dog LOVES them. So much so that even saying the word can send most canine households into chaos. It’s easy to see why. They get to go on an adventure with their favorite human AND it makes them live...
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...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 18, 2021 | Dog Care, Exercise, Pet Health, Summer Dog Tips
Taking your dog for a walk satisfies a lot more of their needs than you might realize. Walking is more than just a potty break—it provides mental and social stimulation as well as healthy exercise. Knowing how often to walk your dog will keep them in good health and...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jul 6, 2021 | Cat Care, Exercise
Have you ever seen someone walking their cat and thought, “I wonder if I could walk my cat, too?” Walking your cat on a leash outside can be an awesome way to exercise them, and can be a great experience for both of you, if you ease into it properly. At East Valley...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Dec 31, 2018 | Exercise
Just like their human owners, in order to stay healthy dogs need a combination of a nutritious diet, lots of love, and plenty of exercise. At East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert, we understand your dog is meant to be active. Without exercise and play, their health...
