Common Dog Health Problems

Interdigital cysts in dogs can be painful for your pup and somewhat challenging to treat. To help you recognize interdigital cysts, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Thanks to the ONCEPT® melanoma vaccine, dogs with oral melanoma (i.e. a cancerous tumor in the mouth) are living longer. This is fantastic news for these dogs and their devoted parents. On the invitation of integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby, veterinarian Dr. Dawnetta Woodruff shares her dog Bert’s experience with the melanoma vaccine and answers some melanoma vaccine FAQs.

There are more ways than ever to provide natural pain relief for dogs. So whether you are looking for supplements, therapies, or other holistic options to help put the spring back in your senior dog’s step, you have come to the right place. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby lists and explains her top 13 methods for natural pain relief for dogs. With all these choices, you are sure to find something that works for your dear dog.

Furunculosis in dogs is the medical term for a painful inflammation and infection of the deep layers of the skin surrounding the hair follicles. To give you a better idea of what this means for your pup, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for three common types of furunculosis.

Enalapril for dogs is a medication veterinarians may use to treat congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or urinary protein loss. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby fills pet owners in on everything they need to know about enalapril—the uses, side effects, dosing information, precautions, and more.