Common Dog Health Problems

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

Discovering your senior dog has cancer is always heartbreaking — even more so when you realize it’s an aggressive type like a hemangiosarcoma in dogs. Who better to lean into when wrestling with this diagnosis than a veterinarian who has walked in your shoes. Dr. Julie Buzby welcomes friend and fellow veterinarian, Dr. Erica Irish, to share her story of loving her senior dog through a canine hemangiosarcoma diagnosis

You know your dog best. So when you see any slight change in his behavior—like more panting and restlessness than usual—it can be worrisome. Julie Buzby, DVM, shares 7 possible causes behind abnormal panting and how you can get the care you need for your beloved senior dog.