SUMMARY: Integrative veterinarian and founder of ToeGrips® dog nail grips, Dr. Julie Buzby believes that you can never have TMI on UTIs in dogs. Urinary tract infections in dogs can be SERIOUS business, especially when they go undetected. In this post, she shares an overview of urinary tract infections in dogs, the spectrum of symptoms, […]
Common Dog Health Problems
Listening to your dog’s body: 7 red flags and when to talk to your vet
Heat Stroke in Dogs: Know the Risks When Temps Rise
Intervertebral disc disease in aging dogs
SUMMARY: In the final article of this four-part series on intervertebral disc disease, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby recounts the story of an aging German Shepherd named Oslo who suffered from IVDD (Type II). Through sharing his story, you’ll learn the signs, symptoms, and treatment for IVDD in senior and large-breed dogs. For a comprehensive guide to IVDD, please read parts I, II, and III: IVDD in Dogs: Why It Happens, IVDD: Can a Dog Recover Without Surgery?, and IVDD Surgery: What if Your Vet Recommends Surgery for Your Dog?
IVDD Surgery: What If Your Vet Recommends Surgery for Your Dog?
SUMMARY: IVDD surgery is often thought of as a last resort for dogs diagnosed with intervertebral disc disease. So when is IVDD surgery the best option? And why? In Part III of Dr. Julie Buzby’s series on IVDD in dogs, she resumes the story of Tango, a 4-year-old miniature Dachshund who had been diagnosed with […]
