by East Valley Animal Hospital | Dec 5, 2019 | Cat Care
While it’s preferable to keep a cat indoors for their health and safety, some owners may choose to let their furball have a little freedom in the great outdoors. If you are weighing the options of indoor vs outdoor cats, East Valley Animal Hospital (serving Gilbert,...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 24, 2019 | Pet Health
At East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert, we tend to see a marked rise in cases of pancreatitis in dogs over the Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays. The culprit? Higher exposure to holiday treats, foods, and scraps. Over the next three months, families...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 24, 2019 | Pet Care
Throughout your pet’s lifetime, it’s likely that they will experience some kind of skin irritation for which they will need to see the local vet. In particular, you may have heard of something called a hot spot and wondered what causes the condition and how it can be...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 8, 2019 | Dental Care, Pet Care Tips
Why Do Dogs Love to Chew? Chewing is a natural instinct for dogs. Their mouths are a primary way they interact with the world they live in, and chewing allows them to explore. Puppies tend to chew quite a bit more than adult dogs to relieve the pain of teething. And...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | May 23, 2019 | Pet Health, Senior Dogs
As with humans, dogs can experience a variety of health issues as they age. For us as their caretakers and human friends, it can be challenging to come to terms with our fluffy companion’s aging process. But the more we are prepared to identify signs and symptoms of...