by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jun 12, 2025 | Cat Care
If your cat isn’t using the litter box, it could be the type of litter that’s the problem. Maybe they don’t like the way it gets stuck in their paws. Maybe they’re irritated by the perfumes that were added to reduce odors. (Or maybe they just...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 21, 2023 | Cat Care
It’s happened to pretty much everyone who lives with a cat—that moment when you hear the unmistakable sound of claws scratching at the arm of the couch or the wooden leg of your antique table. Being upset that your furniture is getting destroyed is...
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...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jan 25, 2022 | Cat Care
Is your cat failing to use the litter box? They might be giving you a not-so-subtle hint to scoop it out, or they could be trying to clue you in to a more serious problem. Urinating outside the litter box is often one of the signs of FLUTD, or feline lower urinary...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Dec 17, 2021 | Emergencies
The vets at East Valley Animal Hospital want you and your fur-family to enjoy a happy holiday season! The holidays can be a dangerous and stressful time for pets, but with a little planning, you can prevent accidents and make sure your pets stay safe. Today we’re...