by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Jan 6, 2022 | Dog Health, Dogs, General Dog Care, Parasite Testing, Pet Wellness, Puppies
As a pet owner, chances are you’ve heard about common pet parasites such as roundworms and tapeworms. However, you should also beware of hookworms. These parasites can infect both puppies and adult dogs, and if left untreated, hookworms can cause severe...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Dec 3, 2021 | Dog Health, Dogs, General Dog Care, Pet Care, Pet Health, Pet Safety
Nuts are an all-natural, healthy snack for humans. But what about dogs—can dogs eat nuts, too? At Anasazi Animal Clinic, we get a lot of questions about whether nuts are safe for dogs, especially around the holidays when nuts are frequently included in snacks and...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Nov 16, 2021 | Dog Health, Dogs, General Dog Care, Pet Care, Pet Owners, Senior Pet Care
Adopting a dog can be both very exciting and a bit overwhelming at the same time. When you visit a local shelter or adoption center, you’ll find quite a few dogs to choose from, all with different personalities. Many times you’ll find dogs of different...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Aug 24, 2021 | Cats, Dehydration, Dog Health, General, General Cat Care, General Dog Care, General Wellness, Heatstroke in Dogs, Overheating in Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Health, Pet Safety, Skin Conditions
Did you know that dogs and cats can get sunburned, just like humans do? Some breeds of dogs and cats, such as hairless ones, are more predisposed than others. Sunburn in pets can lead to more serious conditions, so it’s important to protect your pet from too much sun...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Jul 29, 2021 | Dog Health, Dogs, General Dog Care, Pet Disease, Pet Health, Pet Wellness
Canine influenza, also known as dog flu, is a contagious viral respiratory disease. The virus does not affect humans and at times even infected dogs don’t show any symptoms. Anasazi Animal Clinic offers treatment and vaccines for canine influenza, so you can protect...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Jul 22, 2021 | Dog Health, Dogs, General Dog Care, Pet Disease, Pet Health, Pet Wellness
Yes, dogs can get hepatitis, too. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It causes scarring and the formation of excessive fibrous tissue that affects normal liver function. Hepatitis in dogs can take the form of infectious canine hepatitis or canine chronic...
