Dog Mobility

An underwater treadmill for dogs can be a great way to help a dog rehabilitate from an injury, build strength and mobility, and reduce pain. Plus most dogs really enjoy it (even the ones who don’t normally love water)! Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invites her friend and fellow veterinarian, Dr. Jessica Harris, to share more about the use and benefits of underwater treadmills for dogs.

A luxating patella dog (i.e. one whose knee cap slips out of place) may experience decreased mobility and pain over time. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why patellar luxation occurs, the grades of patellar luxation, and how best to help and support your dog with a luxating patella.

“Do dogs have knees?” is a fairly common question among dog parents. The short answer is—yes! But we don’t plan to stop there. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby dives into canine anatomy to answer that question in more detail and explains some common knee problems in dogs.

Osteoarthritis in dogs can be a common affliction of our grey-muzzled companions. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains what osteoarthritis is, how it is diagnosed, and the many options available for helping your senior pup live as long and comfortable a life as possible with osteoarthritis.

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