Common Dog Health Problems

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.

Whether you’ve known for years that your dog is carrying a few extra pounds or you just found out at a recent vet visit, you may be wondering, “How can I help my dog lose weight?” Integrative veterinarian, Dr. Julie Buzby, understands this struggle. That’s why she teamed up with board-certified veterinary nutritionist, Dr. Jackie Parr, to share four practical and doable canine weight-loss tips on how to help your dog lose weight.

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.

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.