Happy, Healthy Dog Care

Wondering how to calm a dog down? Avoiding outings with your dog or having guests over because your dog goes crazy? Wishing your dog wasn’t a ball of stress and energy so much of the time? If so, this article is for you! Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares nine tips to help calm a dog down. Plus, she addresses how to keep your dog calm in specific scenarios such as hearing loud noises, riding in the car, meeting new people or dogs, trimming nails, and more.

Dog Christmas gifts are fun to give—and get. After all, as a member of the family your pup deserves something special under the Christmas tree. But what do you give the dog who has everything? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby helps you check off “decide what to get my dog for Christmas” on your to-do list by sharing 15 unique Christmas gift ideas for dogs.

Looking for a delicious homemade holiday dog treat to stuff in your dog’s stocking? Wishing your dog could have his or her own holiday-themed cut-out cookies? Look no further! Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares her favorite pup-kin dog cookie recipe. This recipe has been reviewed by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist and also got “four paws up” from our canine taste testers.

If an episode of dog hiccups is plaguing your pup, you may be wondering if it’s normal for dogs to get hiccups, or if it could be an indication of a health issue. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby describes why dogs get hiccups, what they mean for your dog, and what you can do for your hiccupping hound!

Is yogurt good for dogs? Unfortunately this can’t be answered with a simple “yes” or “no.” While some types of yogurt may be ok, especially in small amounts, others can be dangerous to your dog’s health. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses which types of yogurts are ok to share with your pup, and how to avoid potential dangers when feeding yogurt to your dog.