Common Dog Health Problems

Thanks to the ONCEPT® melanoma vaccine, dogs with oral melanoma (i.e. a cancerous tumor in the mouth) are living longer. This is fantastic news for these dogs and their devoted parents. On the invitation of integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby, veterinarian Dr. Dawnetta Woodruff shares her dog Bert’s experience with the melanoma vaccine and answers some melanoma vaccine FAQs.

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.

Uveitis in dogs (i.e. inflammation of the uvea, a collection of structure inside the eye) can cause red, cloudy, or painful eyes. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of uveitis to help you navigate this diagnosis with your dog.