Cancer doesn’t only happen to humans—sadly, this disease afflicts cats and dogs as well. In fact, dogs get cancer at about the same rates that humans do, and cats aren’t far behind. But don’t worry—with treatment, your pet can still live a long, happy life, even with...
Is your cat slowing down, turning gray, or showing other signs of aging? As cats age, their behavior, activity levels, and appearance will all begin to change. Here at East Valley Animal Hospital, we aim to promote long, healthy lives for cats of all ages....
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...
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...
