by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 23, 2022 | Cat Care, Exercising Your Pet
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, Exercising Your Pet, Pet Health
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, Exercising Your Pet
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 | Exercising Your Pet
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...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 21, 2018 | Exercising Your Pet, Fun
It’s the weekend, and the weather has finally returned to a pleasant temperature here in the metro-Phoenix area. That means it’s a perfect time to get out and give yourself and your dog a little exercise. East Valley Animal Hospital, located in Gilbert Arizona, knows...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 14, 2018 | Exercising Your Pet, Feeding Your Pet, Pet Health
According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. That is a staggering statistic. October 10th was National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, and in light of that, East Valley...
