Common Dog Health Problems

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.

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.

Wondering how to feed a dog with vestibular disease? When your dog’s world is spinning, eating tends to be a bit difficult for him or her. But these tips from integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby might be just the thing you need to get your dog’s recovery started off on the right paw.

A diagnosis of IBD in dogs may leave you with many questions about what this means for your pup. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to help. She explains what IBD is, symptoms to watch for, diagnosis, and treatment. Plus she briefly describes a related condition, GI lymphoma in dogs.

Did you know that some form of dental disease in dogs affects 80% of dogs by the age of two years? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby teams up with veterinary dental specialist Dr. Heidi Lobprise to explain the causes, treatment, and prevention of dental disease (i.e. periodontal disease in dogs).