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....
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...
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...
