If you are sharing life with a senior dog, no doubt you and “lab work” are on a first-name basis. Screening lab tests, such as blood tests and urinalysis, are an important part of keeping your dog healthy.
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When to Take a Dog to the Emergency Vet: An ER Vet’s Advice
Figuring out when to take a dog to the emergency vet can sometimes be stressful. That’s why integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby asked Dr. Kathryn Williams to create this useful reference guide. In it, Dr. Williams, an emergency vet, shares when you should take your dog to the emergency vet and when your dog’s situation can probably wait until regular office hours.
Dog Crate Rest: 9 Tips for Success from a Vet (Plus 5 FAQs)
To a dog parent and their dog, crate rest may sound quite daunting. But sometimes it is a necessary evil while a dog is recovering from an injury or surgery. To help your dog stay calm and entertained, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby answers five crate rest FAQs and provides nine cage rest tips.
Dog First Aid Kit: 21 Must-Have Items for the Best Kit
Find Your Dog’s Body Condition Score (BCS): Your How-To Guide
Do you know your dog’s body condition score? Through an easy, hands-on assessment, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shows you exactly how to determine whether your dog is overweight, underweight, or just right. Plus, it takes just a few minutes to do. To get started, follow Dr. Buzby’s three easy steps and then find your dog’s score using the Purina Body Condition Score chart included at the end of this article.
