America is for pet lovers! According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 68 percent of US households own a pet. That translates to 90 million dogs and 94 million cats roaming the hallways of our homes. They also estimate that Americans will spend an...
“A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.” ~Ernest Hemingway We know him as the brilliant writer of such works as The Old Man and the Sea and For Whom the Bell Tolls. We may also know...
It’s the holiday season again! And while this time is filled with cheer and excitement, it can also pose potential risks to our pets. As your local vet in Gilbert, East Valley Animal Hospital would like to share a few pet safety tips for the holidays. 1. Keep Human...
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,...
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...