Common Dog Health Problems

Pyelonephritis in dogs (i.e. a kidney infection) can be a concerning diagnosis for your sweet companion. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for pyelonephritis. Plus, she gives some practical tips to help prevent kidney infections. With this information, you will be able to better help and care for your dog should he or she be diagnosed with pyelonephritis.

Finding out your dog has a brain tumor in dogs is distressing whether you are a dog parent or a veterinarian. Dr. Jessica Harris, friend of integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby, knows that pain all too well because her own dog, Dixie, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. To help guide you through this difficult diagnosis, Dr. Harris shares her dog’s story and discussed the types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for brain tumors in dogs.

“Above all do no harm” is the general rule of thumb when selecting safe chew toys for dogs. Your dog is counting on you to select chews that are both safe and satisfy his or her needs. Here’s how to “chews” wisely.

Stress colitis in dogs, as the name implies, occurs when a dog develops diarrhea (which may be bloody or contain mucous) as a result of some type of stress. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of stress colitis in dogs.

Summary: A St Bernard named Charlie is diagnosed with heat stroke. Dr. Julie Buzby recounts the emergency, shares symptoms and treatment, and explains why heat stroke in dogs is a life-threatening—potentially fatal—veterinary emergency. Keep your dog safe by learning how to prevent heat stroke.