After a diagnosis of dog kidney failure, when to euthanize your beloved companion may weigh heavily on your mind. How do you decide when it’s time to let him or her go? And what can you do in the meantime to give your dog the best life possible? To help you answer those questions (and more), integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invites end-of-life-care veterinarian Dr. Dawnetta Woodruff to share her perspective.
Common Dog Health Problems
7 Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
ITP in Dogs: Through the Eyes of a Veterinarian and Dog Mom
ITP in dogs can be a scary diagnosis but it doesn’t have to keep your dog from living a great life. Take it from Dr. Laura Garlow, veterinarian and mom to Fletcher, a goldendoodle who lived with ITP for nine years. On the invitation of integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby, Dr. Garlow takes a comprehensive look at ITP in dogs and shares her experience walking this path with Fletcher.
Pyometra in Dogs: Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Pyometra in dogs (i.e. infected uterus) is an emergency because it can make dogs extremely sick and may even be life-threatening. To teach you more about this condition, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invites emergency veterinarian Dr. Kathryn Williams to the blog. Dr. Williams frequently cares for dogs with pyometra at her emergency clinic, which is why she is so passionate about educating others about how to recognize, and most importantly, prevent, pyometra.
Dear Old Dog Coughing and Gagging? 7 Common Reasons
When your dear old dog is coughing and gagging, it’s easy to start worrying. Could it be something serious? Or did your dog just have something that “went down the wrong tube”? To help you make sense of it all, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses seven common reasons for coughing and gagging and reviews when to call the vet. She also gives an overview of what to expect at the vet and discusses some home remedies.
