Can I take my dog to the vet during COVID-19? Last month, the veterinary profession was completely turned on its head. It almost feels like a lifetime ago when veterinarians’ waiting rooms were packed full of dogs on leashes and cats in carriers. Staff was scheduled to cover the six days a week that most […]
Common Dog Health Problems
Can Dogs Get Coronavirus? Nitty-Gritty Answers
Life seems surreal right now as we worry about ourselves, our families, and our pets contracting COVID-19 (coronavirus), a condition that wasn’t even on our radar last year. Integrative veterinarian, Dr. Julie Buzby, has collected timely information from credible sources in the veterinary medicine community to answer your question, “Can dogs get coronavirus”?
Coronavirus and Dogs: 6 Things Every Dog Owner Should Know
Bloat in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, & Why Seconds Count
Bloat in dogs. It’s one of a very few veterinary emergencies where every second matters. As your dog’s biggest advocate, learn the signs, symptoms, and risks associated with this life-threatening medical emergency. Dr. Julie Buzby’s friend and veterinary colleague, Dr. Lauren Blackwelder shares the facts you need to know.
Intervertebral disc disease in aging dogs
SUMMARY: In the final article of this four-part series on intervertebral disc disease, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby recounts the story of an aging German Shepherd named Oslo who suffered from IVDD (Type II). Through sharing his story, you’ll learn the signs, symptoms, and treatment for IVDD in senior and large-breed dogs. For a comprehensive guide to IVDD, please read parts I, II, and III: IVDD in Dogs: Why It Happens, IVDD: Can a Dog Recover Without Surgery?, and IVDD Surgery: What if Your Vet Recommends Surgery for Your Dog?