by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Nov 15, 2024 | Cats, General Cat Care
Did you know that cats have three different layers of fur? The down fur forms a thick, soft under layer that insulates your cat’s body and keeps them warm. The middle layer, called the awn fur, makes up the majority of your cat’s coat. But there’s...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Nov 7, 2024 | Cats, Pet Food, Weight Management
All cats are adorable, whether they’re big or little, lean or fat. But as cute as chonky kitties are, it’s important to help your cat maintain a healthy weight. Obesity in cats can lead to arthritis, hip dysplasia, diabetes, heart problems, cancer, and...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Oct 14, 2024 | Cats, General Cat Care
Are you getting ready to welcome a new cat into your home? Whether you’re adopting a kitten, rescuing an elderly cat, or adding another member to your pride, you’ll want to make sure that your cat has everything they need to be happy. We’ve provided...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Oct 3, 2024 | Cats
Every cat person knows that sound—that hacking, choking cough that means a hairball is imminent. Nobody likes cleaning up cat puke, but hairballs are simply part of living with cats, so you have to put up with them…or do you? The occasional hairball is perfectly...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Sep 23, 2024 | Cats, Pet Safety
If you’ve ever had a fly or a moth trapped in your house, you know how much cats love to chase bugs. Perhaps you’ve even witnessed your cat eat a bug they killed. (It’s gross, we know.) Usually it’s a safe, natural instinct to indulge in, but what if...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Sep 16, 2024 | Cats, Dental Health, General Cat Care
Dental diseases are one of the most common problems we see as vets. In fact, more than half of all cats have some form of dental disease by the time they’re only four years old. Since cats can live to be twenty-four, it’s very important to keep your...