This is the real-life story of a dog named Howard who demonstrated initially subtle (but rapidly escalating) signs of pain associated with a sudden tear of his stomach. The videos (along with pictures and descriptions) are a powerful illustration of signs your dog is in pain.
Common Dog Health Problems
Can dogs eat chocolate? Dr. Buzby Shares Banjo’s True Story and What To Do If Your Dog Eats Chocolate
Milk chocolate. Baker’s chocolate. Semi-sweet chocolate. For our canine companions, there is nothing sweet about chocolate or chocolate poisoning. However, while dog owners may understand that chocolate and dogs don’t mix, our lovable dogs do not.
That’s how I found myself on the other end of the stethoscope, so to speak, as my sister’s dog was at the ER being treated for chocolate poisoning. By sharing this true story of Banjo and the bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips, I hope to arm you with tips and resources you need in the case of chocolate poisoning.
Pain in Dogs: An Expert Interview with Dr. Harvey About the Stress, Fear, and Anxiety of a Painful Dog
Pain in dogs includes both physical discomfort and the emotional stress associated with pain. Veterinarians Dr. Buzby and Dr. Ralph Harvey share important insights into managing pain in dogs and the continuum of fear, anxiety, stress, and pain that we must address to be truly successful in helping painful dogs.
Blue Green Algae and Dogs: A Deadly Combination
There are many common causes of dog deaths that frequently get discussed, but blue green algae is one very real hazard that often catches dog parents unaware. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to spread the word, and arm you with information about blue green algae toxicity in dogs. Get the facts so you can safeguard your canine companion from this toxin.
Compensatory Injury in Dogs: When One Pain Leads to Another
Is your dog limping? Not only is a limping dog living with pain, but he or she is more likely to suffer from a compensatory injury. The best way to describe a compensatory injury is by sharing my own story of an adventure that ended in pain–and gave me new found appreciation for compensatory injury in […]
