Happy, Healthy Dog Care

Realizing “My dog ate a grape or raisin (or a lot of grapes or raisins)” can be scary. To help you calmly navigate this situation, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invites emergency veterinarian Dr. Kathryn Williams to the blog. Dr. Williams explains why grapes or raisins are so dangerous for dogs and discusses what to do if your dog eats grapes or raisins. Plus, she answers five FAQs about grape and raisin toxicity in dogs.

If you are asking yourself “Do senior dogs need heartworm medication?”, reading this article could save your dog’s life. Senior dog expert and integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why, in her professional opinion, the answer to this question is a resounding “Yes! Yes! One million times, yes!”

Learning how to take a dog’s temperature provides a valuable tool for your “at-home dog health assessment toolbox.” And it is easier than you might think. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how to check your dog’s temperature with a rectal thermometer and ear thermometer. Plus she provides the normal dog temperature range (100-102.5o F) and explains what to do if your dog’s temperature falls outside that range.

A basic understanding of dog paw anatomy is useful for most dog parents so they can figure out what is normal and what is not. To help you care for and protect your pup’s paws, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the relevant anatomy and discusses a few common paw problems.

We share almost everything with our dogs, from our deepest thoughts to our pillows. And while we might draw the line at sharing our toothbrush, does it really matter if we share toothpaste? Turns out, the answer is yes. It matters. Do not use human toothpaste for your dog.