Common Dog Health Problems

Methocarbamol for dogs is a muscle relaxer that vets may prescribe to relieve muscle spasms in dogs with conditions like intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). To help dog parents learn about this medication, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the uses, dosage, side effects, and contraindications of methocarbamol for dogs

Pannus in dogs (chronic superficial keratitis) is an immune-mediated condition that causes the surface of both of a dog’s eyes to become cloudy and pinkish to brownish. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for pannus so dog parents know what to expect.

Can dogs have Tums® for an upset stomach? The short answer is no. Tums aren’t likely to help as much as many other options, and they might make things worse. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why Tums aren’t a good idea for GI upset in dogs, what vets do sometimes use Tums for, and eight things you can do instead of giving your dog Tums.

Dog constipation can have a variety of causes and may require veterinary intervention. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses 14 causes of constipation. Plus she explains the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of constipation so you know what to expect and when you need to take a potentially constipated dog to the vet.

Dog dandruff (dry flaky skin) may result from a variety of conditions—some more serious than others. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby provides the facts about nine common causes of dog dandruff. Plus, she explains how to manage your dog’s dandruff at home and which remedies to avoid.