Otitis, inflammatory disease of the ear, is one of the most common diagnoses made in small-animal veterinary medicine. Symptoms include shaking the head, pawing at or rubbing the ears, pain around the ears and odor from the ears.
Common Dog Health Problems
Addison’s Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes
Do you know why many vets call Addison’s disease in dogs “the great pretender”? It’s because this concerning condition can have very vague signs that look like a lot other diseases or sometimes like nothing in particular. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invites emergency veterinarian Dr. Kathryn Williams to the blog to take an in-depth look at the symptoms, risk-factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of Addison’s disease in dogs.
Vacuolar Hepatopathy in Dogs: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
If your pup was recently diagnosed with vacuolar hepatopathy in dogs, you may have a variety of questions and concerns. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to help. She explains what vacuolar hepatopathy is, common causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and outlook to help put your mind at ease.
Lipoma in Dogs: A Vet Explains What You Need to Know
If you ever find a lump under your dogs skin, it can be a bit unsettling—especially if you have a senior dog. Today, Julie Buzby, DVM, welcomes Jennifer Shepherd, DVM, to the blog to share about a common and harmless tumor known as a lipoma—and what you should do if you ever find a mass that seems out of place.
Pepto-Bismol for Dogs: 6 Reasons Why It’s a “NO”
Wondering if Pepto-Bismol for dogs is a safe way to soothe your pup’s upset tummy? Unfortunately, the answer is typically “no”. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how a seemingly innocent Pepto-Bismol tablet almost led one of her patients to have an unnecessary surgery. She also discusses 6 other reasons to avoid the temptation to give your dog Pepto-Bismol.
