Happy, Healthy Dog Care

Canned pumpkin for dogs can be a fun—and healthy—fall treat for many pups. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the health benefits of canned pumpkin plus how it can help manage some cases of constipation and diarrhea. As an added bonus, she also gives you a recipe for pumpkin dog treats that are sure to make your dog’s tail wag.

If you have to give your dog medication, you may be wondering about the best foods to hide dog pills in. Help is here! Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby lists 11 foods that she thinks work best for concealing pills. Plus she discusses the pros and cons for each of the foods and provides some useful tips.

You probably already know that regular chocolate and dogs don’t mix. But can dogs eat white chocolate? Or is white chocolate bad for dogs too? As integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains, white chocolate is far less toxic than other forms of chocolate, but that doesn’t mean you should give it to your dog.

Hand signals for dogs can be a valuable part of your dog’s training, regardless of if your dog is deaf or not. In fact, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby encourages all dog parents to pair the hand signal and the verbal cue together when training your dog. She explains why this is the case and teaches you 13 common hand signals for dogs that can come in handy (no pun intended).

Your canine companion may love chewing on antlers. But are antlers safe for dogs? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares why her answer is a resounding, one thousand percent, “No.”