Happy, Healthy Dog Care

Do you know how to assess your dog’s vital signs at home? Capturing a baseline of your dog’s normal heart rate, body temperature, gum color, respiratory rate, and capillary refill time just may help you save your dog’s life someday. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clear understanding of normal dog vital signs, the five parameters of dog vitals, and how to assess each one. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to help you keep a “pulse” on your dog’s health.

Routine health care for dogs is anything but routine. In the busyness of life, it’s easy to skip some basic dog health care habits now and then. However, by refocusing on the “why” behind preventative health care for dogs, it’s easier to stay on track. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares 10 health care habits to put in place now and why they are critical for your dog’s good health and happiness.

A vet may prescribe trazodone for dogs who struggle with phobias, situational anxiety, or other behavioral issues. While trazadone may make these dogs less anxious, giving a new medication can be a bit anxiety-inducing for dog parents. To help them feel prepared, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the uses, dosage, side effects, and precautions for trazodone for dogs.

Dog Christmas gifts are fun to give—and get. After all, your pup deserves something special under the Christmas tree. And so do his or her doggie friends. But what do you give the dog who has everything? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby helps you think outside the box by sharing 12 unique Christmas gift ideas for dogs.