Common Dog Health Problems

Hyperkeratosis in dogs (build up of keratin and skin cells) can cause changes to the texture and appearance of the nose and/or foot pads. Sometimes it is just a cosmetic issue, but other times hyperkeratosis becomes painful or points to a bigger problem. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how to recognize the signs of hyperkeratosis and discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Melanomas of a dog’s skin or paws (cutaneous melanomas) are growths that arise from pigment producing cells and may be benign or malignant. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, locations, appearance, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for skin or paw melanomas in dogs so that dog parents know what to expect.

If you see your dog’s teeth chattering, you might start to wonder if he or she is just cold or if it could be a sign of a health problem. To help answer that question, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains what dog teeth chattering might mean and what you should do if you notice this behavior in your dog.

Hygromas in dogs are soft pockets of fluid that may appear on a dog’s elbows, hocks, or other bony prominences. While they do go away with prompt treatment, it is also important for dog parents to understand how to decrease the chances of a hygroma forming in the first place. To help with that mission, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hygromas in dogs.

In dogs, eye infections can cause red irritated eyes and various types of eye discharge. To help dog parents recognize when their dog might have an eye infection and know what to do, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for eye infections in dogs.