Your dog won’t take pills? As I pried my dog’s jaws open to give him his medicine, I realized that, as a veterinarian, prescribing the appropriate medication for your dog is only half of the battle! What about YOU—standing ready, holding a pill, looking at your dog while your dog looks back at you, both […]
Happy, Healthy Dog Care
How To Know if a Dog Has Fleas: A Veterinarian’s Sure-Fire Tips
Wondering how to know if a dog has fleas? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the signs a dog has fleas and explains several methods that can help you tell if your dog has fleas. Plus she give you an overview of how to control fleas on your dog and in the environment.
Canned Pumpkin For Dogs: A Veterinarian’s Guide
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.
11 Best Foods to Hide Dog Pills In: A Vet’s Recommendations
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.
Can Dogs Eat White Chocolate? A Veterinarian’s Answer
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.
