Fleas give dogs painful, itchy bites. Some dogs are even allergic to fleas! Along with ticks, fleas can also spread disease, so it’s important to take some precautions. Although we don’t have to worry about Lyme disease here in Arizona, ticks can still carry other...
If you’ve ever noticed that your dog has runny eyes after a walk outside, or that they lick their paws obsessively after returning home, it could be due to seasonal allergies. Yes, dogs can get allergies, too! Just like humans, irritants like pollen, dust, insect...
Did you know that our community of Gilbert, Arizona, boasts over 600 acres of open space and a total of 23 public parks? Wednesday, March 30, is Take a Walk in the Park Day 2022, and if you have a dog, it’s a great excuse to get out and explore. Here are our top 3...
In the past, a positive FIV diagnosis for a cat often meant a death sentence. Many shelters would euthanize cats that tested positive for feline immunodeficiency virus, because they were considered unadoptable. However, new research proves that cats with FIV can live...
It’s spay/neuter awareness month, and the vets at East Valley Animal Hospital want to take this opportunity to remind you that pet overpopulation is a very real problem. Sadly, thousands of unadopted pets die every year because shelters do not have the space or...
