by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jan 29, 2021 | Dentistry, Dog Health
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....
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Dec 4, 2020 | Dog Health, Dogs, Senior Pet Care
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...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Nov 19, 2020 | Dog Health, Dogs, Weight Management
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...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Nov 15, 2020 | Disease Testing, Dog Health
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...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jul 30, 2020 | Dog Health, Dogs
When your dog stands and stares at nothing, it can be a little unnerving. So why do dogs stare? Oftentimes when our dog is staring at us, it’s because there is food in our hands. But other times, they seem to stare off into space. As much as we wish our furry friends...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jul 6, 2020 | Dog Health, Pet Food
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...