Common Dog Health Problems

Finding out your dog has a brain tumor in dogs is distressing whether you are a dog parent or a veterinarian. Dr. Jessica Harris, friend of integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby, knows that pain all too well because her own dog, Dixie, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. To help guide you through this difficult diagnosis, Dr. Harris shares her dog’s story and discussed the types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for brain tumors in dogs.

“Above all do no harm” is the general rule of thumb when selecting safe chew toys for dogs. Your dog is counting on you to select chews that are both safe and satisfy his or her needs. Here’s how to “chews” wisely.

Stress colitis in dogs, as the name implies, occurs when a dog develops diarrhea (which may be bloody or contain mucous) as a result of some type of stress. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of stress colitis in dogs.

Summary: A St Bernard named Charlie is diagnosed with heat stroke. Dr. Julie Buzby recounts the emergency, shares symptoms and treatment, and explains why heat stroke in dogs is a life-threatening—potentially fatal—veterinary emergency. Keep your dog safe by learning how to prevent heat stroke.

When a dog is licking the air, a variety of problems could the the culprit. To help get to the bottom of this behavior, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains seven reasons for a dog licking the air constantly plus one reason it is normal for dogs to lick the air. And she discusses what to do about each of the conditions that cause excessive air-licking in dogs.