Common Dog Health Problems

Prostate cancer in dogs, while rare, is unfortunately quite serious and has a poor overall prognosis. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of prostate cancer in dogs so that dog parents will know what to expect should their dear dog be facing this devastating diagnosis.

An enlarged spleen in dogs can happen for a variety of reasons—and there aren’t always a lot of warning signs. To help you better understand your dog’s condition, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the top seven causes of an enlarged spleen in dogs and explains what the diagnostic and treatment process involves.

Vets may recommend Metamucil for dogs with diarrhea or constipation because it is excellent at modifying stool consistency. To give you the facts on this fiber supplement, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how Metamucil works, which forms of Metamucil dogs should—and shouldn’t—take, and Metamucil’s side effects and safety considerations.

In dogs, elbow calluses may be primarily a cosmetic problem. However, sometimes they can become infected or cause other issues. To give you the scoop on elbow calluses, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why calluses form, which dogs are predisposed to them, when to seek veterinary attention, and how to manage elbow calluses.