Common Dog Health Problems

If you are trying to learn all you can about TPLO surgery for dogs, this article is for you! Dr. Andrea Gibbs, friend of integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby, explains TPLO surgery, how it measures up to the other surgical options for a torn cruciate ligament, and what to expect during TPLO recovery. Plus, she shares the story of her own dog, Oliver, who had TPLO surgery.

Dr. Julie Buzby shares 10 medical reasons your dog may be lethargic and gives you the guidance you need if your beloved canine ever seems unusually tired, sluggish, or inactive.

Mitral valve disease in dogs (i.e. a leaky heart valve) is quite common in our senior companions. To help you understand this condition, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the anatomy and physiology behind mitral valve disease. And she discusses the stages, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for mitral valve disease in dogs.

High liver enzymes in dogs can have a multitude of causes, and the outlook may vary significantly. To help you sort through the alphabet soup of your dog’s liver enzyme elevations, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby provides the background information about the four main liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, and GGT) and discusses the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for high liver enzymes in dogs.

Dog anal gland issues (e.g. anal sac impaction, infection, rupture, or cancer) can quite literally be a pain in the rear for your dog. To help you navigate these problems, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby gives some background on anal glands, and then explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of anal gland issues in dogs.