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.
Common Dog Health Problems
Your Dog is Licking the Air? 7 Common Culprits
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.
Dogs and Fireworks: How to Keep Your Dog Calm and Safe
Dogs and fireworks are usually not a fun—or safe—combination. Although many people enjoy celebrating holidays like the 4th of July with fireworks, most dogs are not fans. The sudden loud sounds and bright lights can be very startling to them. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses ways to calm your dog’s fireworks anxiety, including what to give dogs for fireworks, so you can keep your pup safe while enjoying the summer celebrations.
Why Is My Dog Limping On a Back Leg? 14 Reasons
If your dog is limping on a back leg, one of many different conditions could be to blame. To help you navigate this situation, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invites rehabilitation veterinarian Angela Youello VMD, PhD, CCRT, CVA to the blog. Dr. Youello discusses 14 reasons a dog is limping on a back leg and when to head to the vet.
