Hypertension, or high blood pressure, in dogs is a common warning sign and complication of many canine diseases—but recognizing the signs can be tricky, especially as your dog ages. Dr. Julie Buzby, integrative veterinarian and founder of Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips®, gives you the reassuring facts you need to best care for your dog with hypertension.
Common Dog Health Problems
Carpal Hyperextension in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Can Cerenia for Dogs Help Your Vomiting Dog?
Cerenia for dogs is a great medication for pups who suffer from motion sickness or are nauseous for various reasons. Plus, it has some exciting bonus uses. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how Cerenia works and what it is used for, provides dosing and administration guidelines, reviews Cerenia’s safety and contraindications, and discusses a few alternatives to Cerenia.
Histiocytoma Vs. Mast Cell Tumor in Dogs
Histiocytoma vs. mast cell tumor—what’s the difference between these two similar-looking skin tumors in dogs? That’s exactly the question integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is about to answer. She compares and contrasts the appearance, location, treatment, and prognosis for histiocytomas and mast cell tumors, and explains why it is critical for your dog’s health to distinguish between the two.
Heart Disease in Dogs: A Vet Explains
Early signs of heart disease in dogs are sometimes detected when a murmur is found during a wellness exam. Other times it remains hidden until a dog becomes symptomatic. Regardless, a diagnosis of heart disease may raise many questions and perhaps a few fears in the minds of dog parents. To help navigate this diagnosis, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the symptoms to look for and three common heart conditions in senior dogs.