The last week of September is National Deaf Dog Awareness Week. Caring for deaf dogs can be challenging, but with proper training and flexibility on your part, they can not only adapt, but thrive. At Anasazi Animal Clinic in Gilbert, we want you to understand...
Did you know that August 26th was National Dog Day? In honor of your dog, our team at Anasazi Animal Clinic in Gilbert wants to let you in on a few fun facts about dogs that you may not know! 1. Dogs do actually dream. Have you ever noticed your furry...
August is National Vaccination Awareness Month, which is aimed at raising awareness around the importance of pet immunization. The benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks—however, we say that while keeping in mind that side effects are possible. At...
August 22 is National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day! Cat owners bring their feline friends into the vet significantly less often than their canine counterparts. There are a number of reasons for this, but one of the main reasons is that cats are very skilled at hiding...
A major health concern in cats as they age is kidney failure. Kidney disease affects roughly 1/3 of aging cats. Although cats often don’t show many signs of being in pain, there are various ways to assess if your pet is experiencing decreased kidney functioning. We at...
You may have seen your kitten teething, or you may be worried about your cat’s teeth falling out. How much of this is normal? Oral health is an important factor in your feline’s health. Kittens explore their world by play, and sometimes they can be reckless in that....
Why do dogs stare? What does it mean if your dog is staring at nothing? Oftentimes when our dog is staring at us, it’s because there is food in our hands. But, why do they sometimes seemingly stare off into space? As much as we wish they could tell us...
What can you for your pets with separation anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic? Many of us have spent so much quality time with our pets while social distancing. Some of us have created new work-from-home routines and have now been able to take our pets...
Summer is here and despite a cool breeze every now and then, the heat is unavoidable. Do you know how to tell if there are signs of overheating or heat stroke in your pet? You may have noticed a decrease in your own energy as the heat rises, or general...
You’ve just made a beautiful meal and your furry friend won’t leave you alone. You can feel their eyes on you from across the room and the temptation to give them what they want is so high. As much as they’d enjoy a bite of what’s on your plate, there are...
