Common Dog Health Problems

“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.

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.