Common Dog Health Problems

A spinal stroke in dogs requires prompt medical attention. Learn its symptoms, treatments, and prognosis as Dr. Julie Buzby shares about a sweet Bernese Mountain Dog named Jasper.

Allergies are a very common problem in dogs. Thankfully, veterinary medicine now has lots more to offer these patients than just Benadryl and prednisone, the “go-to” allergy medicine for dogs in prior decades. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares the ultimate guide to nine allergy medications and supplemental treatment options for dogs.

You may rely on a chiropractor to treat your aches and pains, but did you know a “dog chiropractor” can do the same for your canine companion? Dr. Sonya Brouillette — graduate of the Parker University Animal Chiropractic program, veterinarian, and friend of Dr. Julie Buzby — shares the ins and out of chiropractic care for dogs. By learning what “canine chiropractors” do, you’ll be able to understand the role that chiropractic care can play in the health and well-being of senior dogs.

When your senior dog shows signs of discomfort, you want to alleviate it as fast as possible. Julie Buzby, DVM, answers, “Can I give my dog Advil?” and shares other timely information about helpful — and harmful pain medication for dogs.

Yunnan Baiyao for dogs is one of the best-known Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal supplements. Many veterinarians use it to control bleeding in emergency situations, so it has earned a place in the treatment of dogs with certain types of cancer, such as hemangiosarcoma. Dr. Julie Buzby, integrative veterinarian and founder of Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips®, welcomes her friend and colleague, Dr. P.J. Broadfoot, to the blog to discuss Yunnan Baiyao for dogs. Learn about its benefits, and how it could help your dog in a life-threatening or critical care situation