Preventative health care for your four-legged friend is the first line of defense against illness. It’s also one of the best ways to ensure your beloved family pet lives a long, quality life by your side. At Anasazi Animal Clinic (serving Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa...
If your cat is constantly scratching or chewing at his skin, it can be quite concerning. Luckily there are treatments for pruritus (itchy skin) that we can help you with at Anasazi Animal Clinic. Let’s look at the common causes of itchy skin to help determine a...
Zoonotic diseases are contagious diseases spread between animals and humans. These diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that are carried by animals and insects. Examples are anthrax, dengue, Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Escherichia coli...
What Are Worms? Cats can get a variety of intestinal parasites, including some that are commonly referred to as “worms.” Infestations of intestinal worms can cause a variety of symptoms. Sometimes cats demonstrate few to no outward signs of infection, and the...
Just like fad diets for humans, popular diets for your pets come and go. However, there’s one particular pet diet trend that gives us pause:ASPCA experts say raw food diets for pets that include raw meat, eggs and milk may be dangerous for your furry friends. We...
So, you’ve found a tick on your pet—how do you deal with it? While it’s important to get these little suckers off quickly, ASPCA veterinarians advise that you stay calm and don’t rush it. Moving too fast when removing a tick could potentially create more problems,...
