by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Nov 7, 2024 | Cats, Pet Food, Weight Management
All cats are adorable, whether they’re big or little, lean or fat. But as cute as chonky kitties are, it’s important to help your cat maintain a healthy weight. Obesity in cats can lead to arthritis, hip dysplasia, diabetes, heart problems, cancer, and...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Nov 19, 2020 | Dog Health, Dogs, Weight Management
October 14th was National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, but obesity is a serious health problem for dogs all year long. Obesity in dogs is almost as common as obesity in humans. It is estimated that 56 percent of dogs are overweight or obese in the US. At Anasazi...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Feb 21, 2018 | Exercise, General Wellness, Weight Management
It’s the weekend, and the weather is lovely here in the metro-Phoenix area; a perfect time to get out and give yourself and your dog a little exercise. Anasazi Animal Clinic, located in Gilbert Arizona, knows the right kind of exercise is not only physically...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Feb 14, 2018 | General Wellness, Pet Food, Weight Management
At Anasazi Animal Clinic, we stress good nutrition for your pets. After all, the health of humans is tremendously affected by diet, and animals are no different. Just like their owners, dogs need the right, quality ingredients in their food in order to stay healthy...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jan 21, 2018 | Exercise, General, General Wellness, Weight Management
Modern dogs are the offspring of their ancient, wild ancestor, the wolf. From scavenging for food to defending their territory, dogs originally had extraordinarily active and social lifestyles. But as dogs were domesticated their daily routines became more...
by Anasazi Animal Clinic | Jan 16, 2018 | General Wellness, Pet Food, Weight Management
Believe it or not, animals, like humans, have a natural biological instinct for how much they need to eat and when it’s time to stop eating. But this mechanism can easily be turned off if your pet gets used to overfeeding or snacking. After all, when that adorable...
