A food allergy in dogs can cause severe itching, skin and ear infections, and sometime even GI upset. To help dog parents understand what caring for a dog with a food allergy entails, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby lists the common food allergens, discusses the symptoms of a food allergy, and explains how to perform a food trial to diagnose and manage food allergies.
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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. From senior dog health problems like canine arthritis to everyday dilemmas like stopping a dog's nail from bleeding, no dog health topic is too big or small. Find thoughtful answers, delivered with a healthy dose of encouragement, in Dr. Buzby's award-winning dog blog.
Dog Car Sickness: Why Do Dogs Get Car Sick?
Dog car sickness can put a damper on car trips. Your poor dog feels nauseous and anxious. And if your dog vomits in the car, you are left with clean-up duty. To help remedy this problem, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby wrote this two-part series on dog car sickness. In part one (this article) she discusses the factors that contribute to dog motion sickness, the symptoms to watch for, and what to do if your dog gets car sick. Then, in part two, she provides a multitude of dog car sickness remedies.
How To Check a Dog for Ticks: A Vet’s Method
How To Remove A Tick From A Dog (& How Not To)
Knowing how to remove a tick from a dog is important, especially if you live somewhere ticks are plentiful or you and your dog enjoy hiking, camping, or exploring together. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby gives eight clear and simple steps for removing a tick from your dog and discusses what not to use for dog tick removal.
Can Dogs’ Legs Fall Asleep? Yes, But It Could Be Something Else
Can dogs’ legs fall asleep? Yes, dogs definitely can get that “pins and needles” sensation of a leg or foot falling asleep. But some other more serious conditions can have similar symptoms. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how dogs’ legs fall asleep, what the symptoms are, and what else could be going on.
