Common Dog Health Problems

Laryngeal paralysis in dogs (lar par) occurs when one or both of the cartilage flaps in the larynx don’t move properly, so they partially block the trachea. This can make it hard for dogs to breathe and stay cool. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the signs, diagnosis, and treatment options for this condition. Through detailed images, a video of a dog with laryngeal paralysis, and the real-life story of a dog named Charlie, discover why seconds truly do matter in treating a laryngeal paralysis crisis.

Knowing the signs of a brain tumor in dogs can be helpful whether you want to be a well-informed dog parent, are worried your dog could have a brain tumor, or are wondering what other symptoms your dog with a brain tumor might exhibit. To help dog parents who fall into any of these categories, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses 17 signs of a brain tumor in dogs.

Vaginitis in dogs (i.e. inflammation of the vagina and vestibule) can affect both puppies and adult dogs, regardless of if they are spayed or intact. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of vaginitis in dogs so you know what to expect.

Gastritis in dogs, or irritation of the stomach lining, is a fairly common problem. This makes a basic understanding of gastritis an important part of every dog parent’s knowledge bank. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the signs, types, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of gastritis so that dog parents can recognize gastritis and know what to do if their dog is showing gastritis symptoms.

As dog parents, we all want to keep our pets safe in our homes. Some household dangers are more obvious than others. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby warns about xylitol, an artificial sweetener found in everything from a piece of gum to peanut butter, which can be extremely harmful to dogs if ingested.