Common Dog Health Problems

Can a dog live without a spleen? Yes, he or she can! As integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains, while the spleen has many important roles in the body, it isn’t necessary for survival. Dr. Buzby also helps ease the minds of dog parents whose beloved pup is facing a splenectomy by discussing why dogs might need a splenectomy and what to expect after the surgery.

Finding a lump on your dog can be unnerving. Thankfully, if it is a sebaceous cyst, dog parents can rest a bit easier knowing this type of mass, while sometimes annoying or unsightly, is benign. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains what a sebaceous cyst looks like, why one might occur, and details the diagnostic and treatment process.

As dog parents, we all want to keep our pets safe in our homes. Some household dangers are more obvious than others. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby warns about xylitol, an artificial sweetener found in everything from a piece of gum to peanut butter, which can be extremely harmful to dogs if ingested.

Finding out your senior dog’s blood work showed a high ALP in dogs can be confusing and concerning. Thankfully, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to help you make sense of this result. She explains what ALP is, why it can sometimes be elevated, and what the next steps might be.

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.