by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Mar 28, 2022 | Cats, Dental Health, Dogs, General Cat Care, General Dog Care, Pet Care, Pet Health, Pet Hygiene
When pet owners bring their dogs and cats into Anasazi Animal Clinic for an annual check-up, many wonder why our veterinarians would recommend teeth cleaning. Just like humans, dog and cat teeth can become dirty from bacteria and plaque that cause infections,...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Mar 15, 2022 | Dog Health, Dogs, General Dog Care, Pet Care, Pet Health, Pet Owners, Pet Wellness, Puppies
Is your unspayed female dog acting differently than normal? Does she seem to have low energy? Has she been gaining weight? These could be signs that a litter of puppies is in your future! Let’s talk about how to tell if a dog is pregnant and go over some pregnant dog...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Feb 16, 2022 | Cats, Dogs, Emergencies, Pet Safety
Here at Anasazi Animal Clinic, we have seen an increase in pets being rushed to our office after eating something containing xylitol. Because this substance is toxic and potentially deadly to animals, we want to make sure everyone knows what xylitol is and the...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Jan 25, 2022 | Cats, Dogs, General Cat Care, General Dog Care, Pet Food, Pet Owners
Walking down the food aisle of any pet supply store, you will find an overwhelming number of choices available. Along with traditional dry kibble and wet canned foods, there are now options like fresh dog food and freeze-dried cat food to choose from. Clients of...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Jan 18, 2022 | Dog Health, Dogs, General Dog Care, Pet Care, Pet Wellness, Vaccinations
Just like us humans, dogs require vaccinations to stay healthy and protected from deadly diseases. Like babies, dogs receive many of their vaccines when they are first-year puppies. However, there are some vaccines dogs should receive every year to live their best...
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...
