Since your pooch is a part of the family, protecting your dog’s heart health is just as important as protecting your own. Cardiovascular issues differ in canines—for example coronary artery disease is not as common in dogs as it is in humans, but heart...
At Anasazi Animal Clinic in Gilbert, one of our goals is to educate you about keeping your pets as safe as possible. In our last blog post, we discussed the dangers of soaps and detergents for dogs. While many of them are highly toxic to dogs, the good news is...
Dogs will be dogs—they love to eat things they shouldn’t. We are all aware that as their caretakers, it’s our job to keep toxic household items out of their reach. However, you may not have considered that soap could be dangerous to your dog if...
In honor of National Pet Dental Health Month, we discussed gum disease in dogs in our last post. As much as 80% of dogs have gum disease by the time they are three years old. It can be a very painful condition and cause serious health complications, but the...
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, which is a great time to talk about gum disease in dogs. Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a significant health issue for dogs. Most dogs have some degree of gum disease by the time they are 3 years old....
At Anasazi Animal Clinic, many of our team members are cat owners, so we know first hand how crazy cats can go for catnip! But what is it exactly? And is catnip safe for cats and kittens? In today’s post, we’ll talk about everything you need to know about...
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...
