by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Apr 26, 2017 | Vaccinations, Zoonotic Disease Testing
The warmer temperatures are here, and summer is fast approaching. That means one thing for us in Arizona: We need to stay cool! For many of us, this includes jumping in the pool or heading to lakes and rivers to avoid overheating. Staying cool is important for dogs,...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Apr 19, 2017 | Flea and Tick Prevention
Here’s the good news: Arizona is not among the top states for fleas! We’ll leave that honor to states in the Southeast and the West Coast. But, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be concerned about your pet contracting fleas here in Arizona. With the warmer weather...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Apr 12, 2017 | Cats
Cat lovers naturally treat their beloved felines like royalty. We pamper them and pretty much let them have the run of the castle. But did you know that unspayed and pregnant cats are actually called “queens”? The origin of this pet name comes from the Old English...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Apr 7, 2017 | Flea and Tick Prevention, General Wellness, Heartworm
If only dogs and cats could talk. Then they could tell us if they are feeling well or not. But, of course, this is not the case. In fact, through instinct, dogs and cats are naturally wired to hide any symptoms of disease or discomfort from us. This is one of the main...