Common Dog Health Problems

Wondering what to feed a dog with pancreatitis? You aren’t alone. It can be dauting to figure out how to pick the best food for dogs with pancreatitis, which is why integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby wanted to provide these clear and useful guidelines.

Hearing loss in dogs can occur for a variety of reasons. But thankfully, most dogs learn to cope with it well. To help you navigate your dog’s hearing loss, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why dogs may experience hearing loss, how your vet can assess your dog’s hearing, and how to help and support your deaf dog.

Can I give my dog melatonin? If you’ve been following my three-part series on melatonin, you know the answer is a resounding yes. In Part I, Melatonin for Dogs, we covered melatonin 101—the what and why. In Part II, Melatonin and Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, we discussed using this neurohormone to help senior dogs with sleep-wake disturbances and restlessness associated with doggy dementia. In fact, melatonin is being studied as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease in humans.

Thankfully most dog eyelid tumors are benign, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore them. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why it is important for you to schedule a vet appointment if you notice your dog has an eyelid tumor. And she also discusses what the different tumor types could mean for your pet’s health.

After a gastropexy, dogs are less likely to develop gastric dilation volvulus (GDV) since their stomachs are surgically tacked in place. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains which dogs might need a gastropexy, what the procedure entails, and how to help your dog recover. Plus she discusses the pros and cons of prophylactic gastropexy for at-risk breeds.