by Anasazi Animal Clinic | May 30, 2025 | Cats
Carbs are a hot topic—even in the pet food aisle. If you’ve seen labels like grain-free, low-carb, or ancestral diet, you might be wondering: do cats actually need carbohydrates? Could eating carbs be bad for my cat’s health? Here’s what you should know before you...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Apr 15, 2025 | Cats, General Cat Care, Pet Food
While it might seem natural to pour them a saucer of milk, all cats are lactose intolerant, and most cats are actually allergic to milk. If you rescue or foster a litter of kittens, you need to be very careful about what you feed them. Kittens less than six weeks old...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Apr 7, 2025 | Cats, Emergencies, Pet Safety
Celebrating spring holidays like Easter and Mother’s Day often includes buying flowers. But did you know that some of the most popular spring flowers are poisonous to cats? Daffodils and Easter lilies are highly toxic to cats, and they could even be deadly. So...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Mar 20, 2025 | Cats, Dental Health, Pet Health
It’s not always easy to tell when your cat is sick. Cats may be predators, but that doesn’t mean they’re at the top of the food chain. They can be hunted by larger animals, like coyotes or hawks. For this reason, cats instinctively hide their...
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...
