Common Dog Health Problems

A heart murmur in dogs can have different causes with varied outlooks. Some are harmless but others can be very serious. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby equips you with information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for heart murmurs.

Learn about collapsed trachea in dogs from Dr. Kathryn Williams, a friend and colleague of integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby. Dr. Williams shares a personal story about her own dear dog, Fiona, who suffered from collapsing trachea. Through Fiona’s journey from diagnosis to recovery, you’ll discover the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for this common medical condition in small dogs.

Old dog seizures, or seizures at any other age, probably rank pretty high on the list of things most dog parents hope they never experience. Seizures are scary—plain and simple. But integrative veterinarian, Dr. Julie Buzby, is here to help. With compassion and understanding, she discusses how to recognize seizures, why they occur, the types of seizures, how they are treated, and what to do if your dog has a seizure.

Realizing “My dog is wobbly and off balance” can be disconcerting for even the most seasoned dog parent. Integrative veterinarian, Dr. Julie Buzby, dives deep into the heart of your dog’s nervous system to explain the “why” behind the wobble and seven conditions that could be the culprit.

A splenic mass in dogs may be just a blip on the radar for some senior dogs, and a life-threatening crisis for others. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invites her friend and colleague, Dr. Jennifer Shepherd, to the blog to give you the scoop on splenic masses and share the stories of three of her patients.