by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jun 25, 2021 | Dog Health, Dogs, General, General Dog Care, General Wellness, Pet Care, Pet Disease, Pet Health, Pet Stress, Pet Wellness, Puppies
There are many reasons why dogs shake, and dogs have many modes of shaking. It can be a way for them to scratch their ears, wipe away water, or even a means to show excitement. Smaller dogs are more prone to shaking because of their body weight. Sometimes dogs shake...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jun 9, 2021 | Dog Health, Dogs, General, General Dog Care, General Wellness, Pet Care, Pet Hygiene, Pet Wellness, Puppies
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...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Apr 19, 2021 | Dog Health, Pet Care, Pet Disease, Pet Owners, Pet Safety, Uncategorized, Vaccinations, Zoonotic Disease Testing
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...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Apr 16, 2021 | Dog Health, Dogs, General Dog Care, General Wellness, Pet Disease, Pet Wellness, Uncategorized
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...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Mar 4, 2021 | Dog Health, Heart Health, Heartworm
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...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Feb 2, 2021 | Dentistry, Dog Health
In honor of National Pet Dental Health Month, we discussed gum disease in dogs in our last post. An estimated 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 good...
