Common Dog Health Problems

Dog head tremors can be a bit disconcerting. One minute your dog is normal, and the next he or she seems to be saying “yes” or “no” on repeat. To put your mind at ease, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of idiopathic head tremors in dogs.

If your dog has been diagnosed with canine hip dysplasia (CHD), you are probably wondering, “How did this happen?” Spoiler alert: It’s way more complicated than you might think. Scientists don’t fully understand what causes hip dysplasia in dogs.

Vets may prescribe meclizine for dogs who suffer from car sickness or vestibular disease (i.e. vertigo). Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how this human motion sickness medication can help your dog feel less nauseous. Plus she reviews the dosing information, discusses the side effects and contraindications, and compares meclizine to other similar medications.

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.