Common Dog Health Problems

Low platelets in dogs (i.e. thrombocytopenia in dogs) can be a symptom of many conditions—some more serious than others. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for low platelets in dogs. Armed with this information, you will know what to expect should your dog have a low platelet count.

Liver cancer in dogs is a diagnosis no dog parent wants to receive. Yet a variety of cancers can, and sometimes do, affect a dog’s liver. To help you navigate your dog’s liver cancer diagnosis, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for liver cancer in dogs.

If you are searching for dog car sickness remedies, look no further. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby provides practical, easy-to-follow steps for reducing car-related anxiety. Plus, discover dog car sickness natural remedies and dog car sickness medicines (over-the-counter and veterinarian-prescribed).

Sometimes determining if it is heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion in dogs isn’t black and white, especially for dog parents. To provide a quick reference guide to heat-related illnesses in dogs, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby teamed up with emergency veterinarian Dr. Kathryn Williams. Dr. Williams explains the basics of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. And she shares when to go to the vet and how to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Dog nose hyperkeratosis (which shows up as a dry, crusty, and/or cracked nose) can be unsightly and sometimes even uncomfortable for affected dogs. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby takes a look at nine reasons a dog may develop nasal hyperkeratosis and discusses how best to help soothe and moisturize your pup’s sniffer.