Common Dog Health Problems

Carpal hyperextension in dogs occurs when a dog’s carpus (i.e. wrist) becomes unstable, causing it to drop towards the ground. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains what causes carpal hyperextension in dogs and discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

Cerenia for dogs is a great medication for pups who suffer from motion sickness or are nauseous for various reasons. Plus, it has some exciting bonus uses. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how Cerenia works and what it is used for, provides dosing and administration guidelines, reviews Cerenia’s safety and contraindications, and discusses a few alternatives to Cerenia.

Histiocytoma vs. mast cell tumor—what’s the difference between these two similar-looking skin tumors in dogs? That’s exactly the question integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is about to answer. She compares and contrasts the appearance, location, treatment, and prognosis for histiocytomas and mast cell tumors, and explains why it is critical for your dog’s health to distinguish between the two.

Early signs of heart disease in dogs are sometimes detected when a murmur is found during a wellness exam. Other times it remains hidden until a dog becomes symptomatic. Regardless, a diagnosis of heart disease may raise many questions and perhaps a few fears in the minds of dog parents. To help navigate this diagnosis, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the symptoms to look for and three common heart conditions in senior dogs.

If your dog is limping on a front leg, you may be wondering what is causing the limp and when you need to head to the vet. If so, this article is for you! Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invites rehabilitation veterinarian Angela Youello VMD, PhD, CCRT, CVA to discuss 10 reasons for a dog limping on a front leg so you know what to do should you find yourself in this situation.