Common Dog Health Problems

Focal seizures in dogs only affect one portion of the brain, and can have a variety of symptoms ranging from facial twitching to excessive salivation or staring into space. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for focal seizures so that dog parents know what to expect.

Allergies are a very common problem in dogs. Thankfully, veterinary medicine now has lots more to offer these patients than just Benadryl and prednisone, the “go-to” allergy medicine for dogs in prior decades. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares the ultimate guide to nine allergy medications and supplemental treatment options for dogs.

Why is my dog losing hair? If you find yourself asking that question, ultimately the answer will come from your veterinarian. However, to help you understand the potential conditions that cause hair loss, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses 10 reasons why your dog is losing hair.

Diabetic ketoacidosis in dogs (i.e. DKA in dogs) is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus. To help dog parents recognize and understand DKA, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis in dogs.

Furunculosis in dogs is a painful skin condition that involves inflammation and infection of the deep layers of the skin surrounding the hair follicles. Affected dogs often have bumps or boils on their skin that may be pus-filled, draining, or ulcerated. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for three common types of furunculosis: interdigital furunculosis, anal furunculosis, and post-grooming furunculosis.