Vets may prescribe sucralfate for dogs with oral, esophageal, stomach, or small intestinal ulcers and other GI maladies. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby give a summary of what dog parents should know about this “GI band-aid” medication, including the uses, dosage, how to give it, side effects, contraindications, and drug interactions.
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Probiotics for Dogs: A Vet’s Guide to Benefits & Picking the Right One for Your Dog
Probiotics for dogs are great for managing GI upset. But did you know they can also help support the immune system, reduce anxiety, and play a role in weight loss? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the many ways probiotics can help your dog, gives tips for picking a good probiotic product, and answers some FAQs about probiotics.
Limber Tail Syndrome: What is Limp Tail in Dogs?
Dog Car Sickness: Why Do Dogs Get Car Sick?
Dog car sickness can put a damper on car trips. Your poor dog feels nauseous and anxious. And if your dog vomits in the car, you are left with clean-up duty. To help remedy this problem, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby wrote this two-part series on dog car sickness. In part one (this article) she discusses the factors that contribute to dog motion sickness, the symptoms to watch for, and what to do if your dog gets car sick. Then, in part two, she provides a multitude of dog car sickness remedies.
