by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Aug 20, 2020 | Cats, General Cat Care
August 22 is National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day! Cat owners bring their feline friends into the vet significantly less often than their canine counterparts. There are a number of reasons for this, but one of the main reasons is that cats are very skilled at hiding...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Aug 2, 2020 | Cats, Dehydration, Emergencies, Pet Care, Pet Health
A major health concern in cats as they age is kidney failure. Kidney disease affects roughly 1/3 of aging cats. Although cats often don’t show many signs of being in pain, there are various ways to assess if your pet is experiencing decreased kidney functioning. We at...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Jul 31, 2020 | Cats, Visiting The Vet
You may have seen your kitten teething, or you may be worried about your cat’s teeth falling out. How much of this is normal? Oral health is an important factor in your feline’s health. Kittens explore their world by play, and sometimes they can be reckless in that....
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Mar 10, 2020 | Cats, Dentistry
Your feline friend’s oral health is an extremely important factor in her overall health and well-being—and this is why dental care is extremely important for our cats. The statistics make it clear that periodontal disease is commonly unidentified and overlooked by pet...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Feb 15, 2020 | Cats, General Cat Care
Did you know February is National Cat Health Month? At Anasazi Animal Clinic in Gilbert, we love our furry feline friends and want the very best for their health. This year, we want to recognize National Cat Health Month by covering the basics of your cat’s...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Nov 26, 2019 | Cats, General Cat Care
You love your cat and want her to feel perfectly at home in your space, but a boundary must be drawn when she begins scratching your furniture or carpets. The reality is that scratching doesn’t mean she’s being a bad kitty—scratching is an instinctive behavior for...
