Common Dog Health Problems

When dealing with a lick granuloma, dog parents may find themselves a bit discouraged because getting the spot to heal can take some time and trial and error. In order to make the process a little easier, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains what lick granulomas are, why they happen, and what you and your vet can do to help your dog.

Pyometra in dogs (i.e. infected uterus) is an emergency because it can make dogs extremely sick and may even be life-threatening. To teach you more about this condition, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invites emergency veterinarian Dr. Kathryn Williams to the blog. Dr. Williams frequently cares for dogs with pyometra at her emergency clinic, which is why she is so passionate about educating others about how to recognize, and most importantly, prevent, pyometra.

When your dear old dog is coughing and gagging, it’s easy to start worrying. Could it be something serious? Or did your dog just have something that “went down the wrong tube”? To help you make sense of it all, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses seven common reasons for coughing and gagging and reviews when to call the vet. She also gives an overview of what to expect at the vet and discusses some home remedies.

Why does my dog smell like fish? If you are pondering (or perhaps googling) this question, then you have come to the right place! Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby helps you get to the bottom of your dog’s fishy odor and gives you some solutions that aren’t fishy and can make your dog smell less fishy too.

Osteosarcoma in dogs can be a difficult diagnosis to face. No one wants to think about their beloved dog having cancer, especially painful bone cancer. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the risk factors, signs, diagnosis, and treatment for osteosarcoma so you will know how to help and support your dog.