Dog Mobility

As the parent of a dog, “leg amputation” is a phrase you probably hope you never have to hear in reference to your furry friend. However, sometimes it becomes a necessity to due to injury or cancer. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby understands the many emotions this procedure can evoke and explains everything you need to know about a dog leg amputation with compassion and clarity.

Your dog’s spine plays a key role in his or her health. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares dog spine anatomy (with images) and how movement is crucial to the health of the canine spine.

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.