If you are sharing life with a senior dog, no doubt you and “lab work” are on a first-name basis. Screening lab tests, such as blood tests and urinalysis, are an important part of keeping your dog healthy.
Find Your Dog’s Body Condition Score (BCS): Your How-To Guide
Do you know your dog’s body condition score? Through an easy, hands-on assessment, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shows you exactly how to determine whether your dog is overweight, underweight, or just right. Plus, it takes just a few minutes to do. To get started, follow Dr. Buzby’s three easy steps and then find your dog’s score using the Purina Body Condition Score chart included at the end of this article.
14 Vegetables Dogs Can Eat (And May Just Love)
It can be overwhelming to know which foods to feed your beloved senior dog. And while there are some fabulous commercial foods out there, you can easily supplement your dog’s diet with whole foods that pack a nutritious punch. On the blog this week, Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM, shares what a high-quality diet should look like and nine vegetables dogs can safely eat.
Thanksgiving Food For Dogs: 10 Dogs Can Eat & 10 to Avoid
Thanksgiving for dogs? What can dogs eat on Thanksgiving? Sharing our holiday feast of turkey and all the trimmings with our furry family members is tempting. But how do you know what Thanksgiving foods dogs can eat? And, equally important, what Thanksgiving foods are bad for dogs? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares 10 Thanksgiving foods you can give your dog (when properly prepared) and 10 Thanksgiving foods that are bad for dogs (and should be avoided at all costs).
10 Signs of Arthritis in Dogs
Signs of arthritis in dogs can start subtly. Even the most proactive pet parent may chalk symptoms up to normal aging or “slowing down.” But as the condition progresses, the symptoms progress too, and end-stage arthritis can be completely debilitating. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby sheds light on the the signs of arthritis in dogs—from early to late-stage arthritis—so you’re prepared to work with your vet and help your dog.
