In Today’s episode, we talk about one of my favorite diagnosis and one of my first experiences as a new vet, vestibular disease. “Vestibular” refers to the vestibular apparatus, located in the inner ear, which perceives the body’s orientation with respect to the earth’s gravitational field. This information is then communicated to the brain, eyes, and body, to maintain appropriate posture and balance. Symptoms of vestibular disease are similar to vertigo in people.
Fear Free Mobility For Dogs
Mobility is a dog’s greatest asset. When dogs can no longer walk securely, with confidence, they inherently walk less. This is bad for their bodies, their minds, and their spirits. Fear-free mobility is one of the greatest gifts we can give our dogs, but, as a whole, we need to be intentional about it.
4 Tips on Compensatory Injuries in Dogs
On today’s episode of the Buzby Dog Podcast, we’re going to look at an interesting phenomenon called compensatory injury in dogs, and consider how to avoid it. In today’s episode, I cover how I was talked into leaping off a 32-foot cliff at Slide Rock State Park in Arizona into a pool of murky water which resulted in an injury that gave me a new appreciation for compensatory injuries.
Insomnia in Senior Dogs
Why does insomnia occur in senior dogs? If you have a senior dog, you may deal with restlessness, panting, pacing, and vocalization at bedtime (and overnight. This problem can have a profound negative impact on quality of life for both the dog and his family. There are dozens of reasons why this occurs, and getting to the cause can seem impossible, especially if there are multiple contributing factors. However, through a careful physical exam and with a “holistic” approach, restful nights can be a reality. There is hope. In today’s episode, we cover what you can do to help your dog with this problem that could be plaguing you.
Five Easy Ways to Help Your Dog Take Medications
In today’s episode of the Buzby Dog Podcast, we are going to cover five easy ways to coerce your dog to take medications, inspired by my recent personal experience. I’m blessed to have 3 healthy mutts who I don’t often have to medicate. But as I pried my dog’s jaws open to give him an antibiotic that there was no way he was taking willingly, I realized that, as a vet, prescribing the appropriate medication for your dog is only half of the battle! What about YOU, standing in the kitchen, holding a pill, looking at your dog while your dog looks back at you, both wondering who’s going to win? The answer, my friend, is YOU!