Julie Buzby DVM, CAVCA, CVA

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.

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!

Welcome to this episode of the Buzby Dog Podcast, where we’ll be discussing why dogs slip and the four options available to address this problem. As we cover this in today’s episode, it is important to remember why this topic is so crucial to your dog’s health and happiness. Not only does improved mobility increase your dog’s physical health, but also the emotional health of your dog.

Proper nail care is very important for the health and mobility of all dogs, but we know that it can be a source of stress and anxiety for both dogs and their owners. In this episode of the Buzby Dog Podcast, Dr. Buzby shares her secret recipe for easily and painlessly trimming your dog’s nails.

Not giving up is a core principle of what it means to be a “Buzby” dog owner, but sometimes being the best advocate for your dog means knowing when saying goodbye is the right choice.