Common Dog Health Problems

In dogs, autoimmune skin diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks skin cells. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the basics of canine autoimmune skin diseases and highlights the predisposed breeds, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis for six different dog autoimmune skin diseases.

A dog’s third eyelid is the pink to white membrane that lives in the inner corner of both eyes and helps protect and lubricate the eye. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains third eyelid anatomy and what to do if your dog’s third eyelid is sticking up. Plus, she covers seven third eyelid problems in dogs.

A diagnosis of IMHA in dogs can be scary and overwhelming, but integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to help. She explains the condition, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis so you know what to expect every step of the way.

Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE in dogs) occurs when the immune system attacks the skin on and around the nose, leading to pigmentation loss, ulceration, and crusting. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for dogs with DLE to help dog parents learn about this autoimmune skin disease.

Malignant melanoma in dogs is a cancerous tumor of pigment producing cells (melanocytes) that can affect a dog’s mouth, eyes, skin, and paws. To help dog parents understand what their dear dog might be facing, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for malignant melanoma in dogs.