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...
Dogs and cats use their mouths for more than just eating. Cats spend hours everyday grooming, and dogs have an instinctive urge to chew on things. Keeping your pet’s teeth healthy is very important for their overall happiness and well-being. If they get cavities or...
Is your cat’s mouth dry? This may not seem like a big deal, but dry mouth can actually point to a serious problem in cats. At East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert, keeping your cat healthy is our number one goal. Part of reaching that goal is educating you about...
Hopefully, you already bring your pet into the vet for their annual dental checkup. This act alone can save your furry companion a lot of pain and discomfort over their lifespan. But have you thought about how you can keep your pet’s teeth, mouth and gums happy and...
Tooth resorption in cats, also known as resorptive lesions, is a fairly common dental disease affecting up to 60 percent of all adult cats. Cats instinctively hide their pain as a survival method, so it can be difficult to detect whether your cat is experiencing pain...
