by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jul 18, 2022 | Dental Care, Dog Care, General Care
Has your sweet puppy lost their fresh breath? Does it make you cringe when they open their mouth to give you a kiss and the smell hits you? Bad breath in dogs is often a sign of poor oral health. Tooth decay and gum disease can cause your dog many health problems. If...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 17, 2022 | Dog Care
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...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 4, 2022 | Dog Care
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...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Mar 25, 2022 | Dog Care
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...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Mar 10, 2022 | Cat Care
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...