Happy, Healthy Dog Care

Figuring out how to keep dogs cool in summer is important not only for their comfort, but also for their health and wellbeing. Sadly, heatstroke claims the lives of hundreds of dogs each summer, and it is largely preventable. To help you figure out how to keep your pup cool, comfy, and safe this summer, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby provides 17 cooling strategies.

Knowing how to cool down a dog is important if you plan to play outside with your pup in the summer heat. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby provides 10 cool ideas to help you help your dog cool down again once he or she is overheated

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.