Common Dog Health Problems

Cataracts in dogs may sometimes make a dog’s vision cloudy or steal it completely. But, as you will see from Clark’s story, that doesn’t have to keep a dog from having a wonderful life. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains what a cataract is, and discusses the causes, stages, symptoms, treatment, complications, and how to help your dog adjust to being blind.

A dog paw pad injury can run the gamut from burns to cuts or punctures. To help you know what to do if your dog has a hurt paw pad, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby describes the types of paw pad injuries. Plus she gives step-by-step first aid instructions for paw pad injuries and explains when to call the vet.

Is your dog choking? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby provides guidelines to help you recognize choking and gives clear step-by-step instructions for performing the Heimlich maneuver and the eXternal eXtraction Technique (XXT) on your dog. Plus, she discusses five conditions that look like choking but do not involve an object obstructing the airway.

Dr. Julie Buzby dives deep into Lyme disease in dogs, the most sinister of the five common tick-borne diseases. Learn ten facts every dog owner needs to know about this prevalent and persistent disease.

Hair loss on a dog’s tail can occur due to a variety of conditions. Some are temporary while others may require life-long management. To provide a starting point for dog parents, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment for 10 conditions that cause dogs to lose hair on on their tails.