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...
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the amount of blood glucose (sugar) in your dog’s blood. It is more commonly seen in older dogs, but younger dogs can also develop this diabetes. At Anasazi Animal Clinic in Gilbert, we understand that a diagnosis...
Why do dogs stare? What does it mean if your dog is staring at nothing? Oftentimes when our dog is staring at us, it’s because there is food in our hands. But, why do they sometimes seemingly stare off into space? As much as we wish they could tell us...
You’ve just made a beautiful meal and your furry friend won’t leave you alone. You can feel their eyes on you from across the room and the temptation to give them what they want is so high. As much as they’d enjoy a bite of what’s on your plate, there are...
Every May, our team at Anasazi Animal Clinic in Gilbert takes a look at dog anxiety awareness in order to be more informed caretakers of our nervous canine companions. Anxiety is not only a human condition—our pets can suffer from it as well. If you notice your...
