by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Jun 16, 2017 | General, Vaccinations
The images of rabies are powerful and frightening: out-of-control dogs foaming at the mouth and snapping at their owners, the pup’s normally docile personality turned violent. Symptoms include aggression, seizures, and paralysis. An estimated 70,000 people around the...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Jun 24, 2016 | Emergencies, General
Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine can help you help your pet in an emergency. If you have children, odds are you know the basics for broken bones, cuts and bruises, swallowing objects, etc. And if you are a pet owner, you know how similar pets are to children. So...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | May 4, 2016 | General, Vaccinations
In Arizona, rabies shots are required by Maricopa County prior to getting your dog licensed. And it’s important that you have your dog licensed in case he ever gets lost or makes his way outside without you. Each year, thousands of animals end up in shelters for one...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Mar 11, 2016 | General
An experienced veterinarian from Anasazi Animal Clinic can help your pet in a variety of situations…like when your cat suddenly stops using its litter box. When this happens, it’s important to have your veterinarian examine your pet. Not using the litter box can...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Nov 23, 2015 | General
If you’re an animal lover, it can be heartbreaking if you see a dog or cat on the side of the road. And, as animal lovers, we want to make sure that these animals are not abandoned. This can be especially true if they are injured and need to be taken to an animal...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Nov 4, 2015 | General
The staff at an experienced pet hospital, like our team at Anasazi Animal Clinic, can tell you the myths and facts about pet run-ins with wildlife, including scorpions. Living in Arizona, most of us have accepted the fact that we share our space with native creatures....
