Can cats catch colds? The answer is yes, cats can catch colds just like humans can. Sneezing and sniffling are common symptoms that may indicate your cat has an upper respiratory infection. You are probably wondering what else to look for and what to do to help...
Nail trimmings are an essential part of a cat’s health and wellbeing. Your cat’s nails should be trimmed every 2-4 weeks to prevent painful complications—and to save your furniture! Unfortunately this can prove to be an almost impossible task for many cat...
Cats often have a reputation for being independent and aloof—in fact, this may keep many people from adopting them. While these traits are certainly accurate for some cats (and people too!), at Anasazi Animal Clinic in Gilbert, we want to help change this...
Bloat, or gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), is a medical emergency and is fatal for about 30% of the dogs it affects. Our team at Anasazi Animal Clinic in Gilbert wants to educate you about this dangerous condition because many dog owners have never heard of...
One of the most common health issues we see in older dogs is arthritis. Our team at Anasazi Animal Clinic in Gilbert understands how hard it can be to watch our beloved pets get older. Things they used to do with ease, like climbing the stairs, can become a...
October 14th was National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, but obesity is a serious health problem for dogs all year long. Obesity in dogs is almost as common as obesity in humans. It is estimated that 56 percent of dogs are overweight or obese in the US. At Anasazi...
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the amount of blood glucose (sugar) in your dog’s blood. It is more commonly seen in older dogs, but younger dogs can also develop this diabetes. At Anasazi Animal Clinic in Gilbert, we understand that a diagnosis...
Do you want to adopt a dog, but experience allergy symptoms whenever you are near one? While no dog is 100% hypoallergenic, there are breeds that are less allergenic than others. These dogs have non-shedding coats that produce less dander—it is actually dander,...
In case you weren’t aware, September is Happy Healthy Cat Month! In honor of our feline friends, our team at Anasazi Animal Clinic would like to give you some advice on keeping your indoor cat entertained and out of trouble. Outdoor cats get plenty of exercise...
September 28th is World Rabies Day. Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that attacks the brain and nervous system of mammals. In the US, wildlife are much more likely to be rabid than domestic animals. However, your pets and other domestic animals can...
