Common Dog Health Problems

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.

GME in dogs is an inflammatory neurologic condition which can cause a range of problems from seizures to blindness. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for GME in an effort to help support and empower dog parents whose dogs may be facing this difficult diagnosis.

Foxtails and dogs are a bad combination. Just ask Dr. Jessica Harris, a veterinarian who lives and works in prime foxtail country and has seen firsthand the damage this plant can do to a dog’s body. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invited Dr. Harris to the blog to share some words of wisdom, including how to recognize foxtails, the signs of foxtails in different locations, and how to treat and prevent foxtail problems.