Common Dog Health Problems

Omeprazole for dogs can be a great solution for a variety of dog digestive problems. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the uses, side effects, and precautions for omeprazole so you will be prepared should your dog ever need it.

Noticing increased thirst in dogs can be concerning for many dog parents. It is easy to wonder if this is just a variation of normal or a sign something is wrong. To help answer those questions, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how to know if your dog is drinking too much water and discusses five common causes of increased thirst.

If you’ve found a new lump or bump on your dog, cyst vs. tumor may be the next question in your mind. How will you know the difference? And what might it mean for your dog? To help put your mind at ease, Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby breaks down how to differentiate a dog cyst vs. tumor and outlines some of the more common types of skin lumps in dogs.

An enlarged prostate in dogs is fairly common in male senior dogs. But how big a deal is it? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why an enlarged prostate typically points to one of three conditions, which have variable outlooks. Read on to learn about these conditions as well as the symptoms to watch for.

Snake bites on dogs can be a common and painful—or even deadly— problem in some areas of the country. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby doesn’t live somewhere with frequent dog snake bites, so she invited a veterinarian who does—Dr. Jessica Harris—to the blog to give you the need-to-know details. Dr. Harris explains the dog snake bite symptoms, what to do if your dog gets bitten by a snake, and how to prevent snake bites in dogs.