Common Dog Health Problems

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is the most common inherited musculoskeletal disorder in dogs. Although there are a few surgical options for managing CHD, most affected dogs are treated conservatively, with supplements and medicine for hip dysplasia in dogs. Get 10 tips for conservative management by learning about these non-surgical treatments of hip dysplasia in dogs from integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby.

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.