Just like humans have crusty eyes when they first wake up in the morning, so do dogs. However, dogs don’t have hands to quickly wipe it away. This is why it’s important for pet owners to be vigilant in caring for their dog’s eyes and other places that dogs can’t quite...
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease meaning that it can go between animals and humans. This occurs through direct contact and is especially prevalent during a flood or rainy reason due to the unknowing absorption into soil and water. At Anasazi Animal Clinic, we care...
Often referred to as degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis is common in overweight and older dogs. While there is no active cure, osteoarthritis treatment in dogs is best implemented if the issue is identified as early as possible. We’d like to share some helpful...
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...
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....
