by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jan 6, 2025 | Pet Safety
Did you get an essential oil diffuser as a gift? Do you make your own home remedies, cosmetics, or cleaning solutions? If you also have pets, then you might want to think twice before you use them. Essential oils can be poisonous to cats, dogs, and birds, as well...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Dec 18, 2024 | Holiday, Pet Safety
During the holidays, you want everyone you love to be close to you, including your furry family members. But traveling with pets can get a bit tricky. You’ll need to plan ahead to keep your pets safe on the road or in the air. If you’re planning to take a...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Sep 23, 2024 | Cats, Pet Safety
If you’ve ever had a fly or a moth trapped in your house, you know how much cats love to chase bugs. Perhaps you’ve even witnessed your cat eat a bug they killed. (It’s gross, we know.) Usually it’s a safe, natural instinct to indulge in, but what if...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Mar 29, 2024 | Dogs, Exercise, General Dog Care, Pet Safety
Have you ever seen someone trip over their dog’s leash because they’re staring at their phone? Or seen someone so deep in conversation that they tug their dog along when they haven’t finished pooping yet? Don’t be that guy! Distracted dog walking is not only...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jan 24, 2024 | Dogs, Pet Safety
You might think that with our relatively mild winters, walking your dog in the winter is safe in Arizona. And it is, most days of the year in many places. But we live in a big state with mountainous regions and desert valleys that can experience extreme shifts in...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Dec 20, 2023 | Pet Safety
Wondering whether poinsettias are poisonous to cats? Did your puppy eat the holly off the wreath you just bought while you were on the way home in the car? Several popular holiday plants are poisonous to pets, and some of them are more toxic than others. Here’s what...