by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Feb 2, 2022 | General Cat Care, General Dog Care, Pet Care, Pet Owners, Pet Safety
Wondering how to find a lost dog or cat? Here at Anasazi Animal Clinic, we never like to hear about lost pets, and we always hope for a happy reunion. About 10 million cats and dogs get lost every year in the United States, but your pet doesn’t need to be one of them....
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Dec 3, 2021 | Dog Health, Dogs, General Dog Care, Pet Care, Pet Health, Pet Safety
Nuts are an all-natural, healthy snack for humans. But what about dogs—can dogs eat nuts, too? At Anasazi Animal Clinic, we get a lot of questions about whether nuts are safe for dogs, especially around the holidays when nuts are frequently included in snacks and...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Aug 24, 2021 | Cats, Dehydration, Dog Health, General, General Cat Care, General Dog Care, General Wellness, Heatstroke in Dogs, Overheating in Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Health, Pet Safety, Skin Conditions
Did you know that dogs and cats can get sunburned, just like humans do? Some breeds of dogs and cats, such as hairless ones, are more predisposed than others. Sunburn in pets can lead to more serious conditions, so it’s important to protect your pet from too much sun...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Jul 1, 2021 | Cats, Dogs, General, General Cat Care, General Dog Care, General Wellness, Pet Care, Pet Owners, Pet Safety, pet travel, Pet Wellness
Many people fear that their pet might run away or become lost. Although pets usually wear a collar with tags that identify their owner’s name and phone number, collars can get lost as well. Microchipping your pets will make it easier for other people to find so you...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Apr 23, 2021 | Cats, General Cat Care, General Wellness, Pet Care, Pet Health, Pet Owners, Pet Safety, Pet Wellness
As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. Spring is one of our favorite seasons at Anasazi Animal Clinic, however, it can be a dangerous time for cats. With Easter, Mother’s Day, and just a general spring feeling, it’s only natural to want to make your...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Apr 19, 2021 | Dog Health, Pet Care, Pet Disease, Pet Owners, Pet Safety, Uncategorized, Vaccinations, Zoonotic Disease Testing
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease meaning that it can go between animals and humans. This occurs through direct contact and is especially prevalent during a flood or rainy reason due to the unknowing absorption into soil and water. At Anasazi Animal Clinic, we care...
