Common Dog Health Problems

Do you know the tick bite symptoms in dogs? Being able to recognize the signs that may occur shortly after a tick bites your dog and also in the weeks or months following the bite is important. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the symptoms of infected tick bites and of the various tick-borne diseases. Plus she explains what to do about them.

If the words “red” and “itchy” describe your dog’s paws, a yeast infection could be the culprit. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby gives you the scoop on dog paw yeast infections, including the causes, predisposing factors, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention strategies. Plus, you’ll find dog paw yeast infection pictures throughout the article.

If you’ve ever been woken up in the middle of the night by your snoring pup, you may be wondering “Why do dogs snore? Is it normal for dogs to snore, or should I be worried?” Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby gives the scoop on why dogs snore, and what it may mean for our dear dozing dogs.

If you’ve found a lump under your dog’s skin, it can be easy to fear the worst. The good news is that not all lumps are tumors, and even if a lump is a tumor, not all tumors are cancer. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the different reasons for a lump under a dog’s skin and what to do about it.

If your dog seems painful or otherwise out of sorts, you may be wondering, “Can I give my dog Advil?” The answer is a resounding, “No!” While it may seem convenient to share this affordable, readily available human medication with our pups, Advil (ibuprofen) is not safe for dogs. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why Advil is dangerous for dogs, and what to do if your dog ingests any.