by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Feb 2, 2021 | Dentistry, Dog Health
In honor of National Pet Dental Health Month, we discussed gum disease in dogs in our last post. An estimated 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 good...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jan 29, 2021 | Dentistry, Dog Health
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....
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jan 26, 2021 | Cats, Pet Safety
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...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jan 21, 2021 | Cats, General Cat Care
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 your...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jan 18, 2021 | Cats, General Cat Care
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...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Dec 15, 2020 | Cats, Fun, General
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...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Dec 8, 2020 | Dogs, Emergencies
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...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Dec 4, 2020 | Dog Health, Dogs, Senior Pet Care
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...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Nov 19, 2020 | Dog Health, Dogs, Weight Management
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...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Nov 15, 2020 | Disease Testing, Dog Health
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...
