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”?
Common Dog Health Problems
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?
IVDD Surgery: When Your Vet Recommends Surgery for Your Dog
IVDD surgery is often thought of as a last resort for dogs diagnosed with intervertebral disc disease. So when is IVDD surgery the best option? And why? In Part III of Dr. Julie Buzby’s series on IVDD in dogs, she resumes the story of Tango, a 4-year-old miniature Dachshund diagnosed with his first episode of IVDD. (For Parts I and II, please read IVDD in Dogs: Why It Happens and IVDD: Can a Dog Recover Without Surgery? ) By the end of this article, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of IVDD surgery, IVDD surgery success rates, IVDD surgery costs, and what to expect after IVDD surgery.
