Dog Mobility

The term “proprioception in dogs (i.e. the ability to tell where the limbs are in space) may not mean much to you until dog starts walking oddly. Then suddenly it becomes a bit more important. Integrative veterinarian, Dr. Julie Buzby, explains what proprioception is, how we evaluate it, reasons for proprioception loss, possible treatments, and ways to help your dog.

Adequan for dogs is an injectable medication that can help slow the progression of osteoarthritis. It also helps reduce joint pain and other arthritis symptoms. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby highlights all the important information about Adequan so you can have a better idea of if it could be right for your dog

Knuckling in dogs is usually fairly easy to recognize but can signal a variety of conditions. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Buzby discusses the five most common reasons for a dog to start knuckling on a front or back leg and shares some advice about caring for affected dogs.

To brace or not to brace? If your beloved dog has an ACL/CCL injury, a dog ACL brace may seem like the obvious answer. But is it? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby lays out definitive information about the dog ACL brace and whether it’s a preferable option over other treatment methods. If you want the facts, the pros/cons, and a vet’s point of view, this editorial is a must-read.

When, despite medical management, hip pain becomes problematic for your dog, hip replacement may be the best next step. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the process so you know what to expect. She discusses the pre-operative process, the hip replacement itself, and the post-operative recovery phase.