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Searching for a trusted resource on senior dog care, dog wellness, and dog health issues? As an integrative veterinarian with 20+ years of experience, Dr. Julie Buzby shares comprehensive information on canine topics you care about.
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Carprofen for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Dosage
Carprofen for dogs is one of the most common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) veterinarians prescribe for dogs. So there is a good chance your dog will take it at some point in his or her life. To help you understand a bit more about this helpful pain medication, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the uses, dosage, side effects, and contraindications of carprofen for dogs.
Chronic bronchitis in dogs is a fairly common affliction in our beloved senior pups. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic bronchitis so you will know what to expect should it affect your furry friend.
What is the treatment for chronic bronchitis in dogs?
Chronic bronchitis in dogs is a fairly common affliction in our beloved senior pups. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic bronchitis so you will know what to expect should it affect your furry friend.
A vet may prescribe trazodone for dogs who struggle with phobias, situational anxiety, or other behavioral issues. While trazodone may make these dogs less anxious, giving a new medication can be a bit anxiety-inducing for dog parents. To help you feel prepared, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the uses, dosage, side effects, and precautions for trazodone for dogs.
Can a dog overdose on trazodone?
A vet may prescribe trazodone for dogs who struggle with phobias, situational anxiety, or other behavioral issues. While trazodone may make these dogs less anxious, giving a new medication can be a bit anxiety-inducing for dog parents. To help you feel prepared, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the uses, dosage, side effects, and precautions for trazodone for dogs.
Noticing your dog has diarrhea with blood in it can be alarming for even the most experienced dog parent. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how to recognize blood in your dog’s poop (it isn’t always as easy as you may think), why dogs get bloody diarrhea, and what to do about it.
How will the vet diagnose the cause of the diarrhea?
Noticing your dog has diarrhea with blood in it can be alarming for even the most experienced dog parent. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how to recognize blood in your dog’s poop (it isn’t always as easy as you may think), why dogs get bloody diarrhea, and what to do about it.
Urinary incontinence in older dogs (or any dog, for that matter) is never normal. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby dispels this myth, shares common causes, and explains what you can expect when you seek veterinary care for your dear old dog’s incontinence.
Is incontinence a “normal” sign of aging in dogs?
Urinary incontinence in older dogs (or any dog, for that matter) is never normal. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby dispels this myth, shares common causes, and explains what you can expect when you seek veterinary care for your dear old dog’s incontinence.
Cracked dog paws can be painful for your canine companion, and sometimes they signal a bigger problem. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why dogs get cracked paws and what to do about them. Plus she discusses common symptoms of cracked dog paws and when to call the vet.
What causes cracked dog paws? 11 reasons
Cracked dog paws can be painful for your canine companion, and sometimes they signal a bigger problem. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why dogs get cracked paws and what to do about them. Plus she discusses common symptoms of cracked dog paws and when to call the vet.
Laryngeal paralysis in dogs (lar par) occurs when one or both of the cartilage flaps in the larynx don’t move properly, so they partially block the trachea. This can make it hard for dogs to breathe and stay cool. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the signs, diagnosis, treatment, feeding tips, and what you can do to help your dog with lar par.
Emergency treatment for laryngeal paralysis
Laryngeal paralysis in dogs (lar par) occurs when one or both of the cartilage flaps in the larynx don’t move properly, so they partially block the trachea. This can make it hard for dogs to breathe and stay cool. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the signs, diagnosis, treatment, feeding tips, and what you can do to help your dog with lar par.
Gingival hyperplasia in dogs occurs when the gum tissue begins to grow up around the teeth, creating a pocket that can trap food, debris, and bacteria. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how to recognize gingival hyperplasia and what to do about it.
What is the treatment for gingival hyperplasia?
Gingival hyperplasia in dogs occurs when the gum tissue begins to grow up around the teeth, creating a pocket that can trap food, debris, and bacteria. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how to recognize gingival hyperplasia and what to do about it.
Grand mal seizures in dogs can be scary. There’s no doubt about that. To help you better understand what is going on with your dog and how best to help him or her, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how to recognize a grand mal seizure and discusses the causes, diagnostic process, treatment, and prognosis for grand mal seizures in dogs.
Grand mal seizures in dogs
Grand mal seizures in dogs can be scary. There’s no doubt about that. To help you better understand what is going on with your dog and how best to help him or her, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how to recognize a grand mal seizure and discusses the causes, diagnostic process, treatment, and prognosis for grand mal seizures in dogs.
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What is the survival rate for xylitol toxicity?
Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby warns about birch sugar (aka xylitol) as a danger for dogs. This artificial sweetener is found in everything from a piece of gum to peanut butter, which can be extremely harmful to dogs if ingested. Knowing how to identify birch sugar in foods and what to do if your dog eats some can help keep your pup safe from this common household danger.
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Long-term use of Adequan for dogs
Adequan for dogs is an injectable medication that can help slow the progression of osteoarthritis. It also helps reduce joint pain and other arthritis symptoms. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby breaks it all down so you can be well informed if your vet prescribes Adequan for your dog.
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What do colds (CIRDC) look like in dogs?
Wondering “Can dogs get a cold?” If so, you’ve come to the right place! Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), which is the doggy equivalent of a human cold.
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Is Aquaphor safe for dogs?
If you are wondering, “Can I put Aquaphor on my dog?” search no further. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses 11 situations where you should or should not use Aquaphor on your dog. Plus, she addresses the safety of Aquaphor for dogs and whether or not it is ok if dogs lick Aquaphor.
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Why Is My Dog Losing Hair? 10 Reasons
Why is my dog losing hair? If you find yourself asking that question, ultimately the answer will come from your veterinarian. However, to help you understand the potential conditions that cause hair loss, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses 10 reasons why your dog is losing hair.
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What is the treatment for a lick granuloma?
When dealing with a lick granuloma, dog parents may find themselves a bit discouraged. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why getting the spot to heal can take some time, and treatment may involve some trial and error. Find out what lick granulomas are, why they happen, and what you and your vet can do to help your dog.