If your dog’s muzzle is getting grey and arthritis pain is threatening to steal the joy from those golden years, you want to ensure your home is a safe and supportive environment—especially for senior dogs with mobility challenges. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby draws from her many years of loving and caring for senior dogs to share these eight practical ways to help your dog with arthritis at home.
Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
Searching for a trusted resource on senior dog care, dog wellness, and dog health issues? As an integrative veterinarian with 20+ years of experience, Dr. Julie Buzby shares comprehensive information on canine topics you care about. From senior dog health problems like canine arthritis to everyday dilemmas like stopping a dog's nail from bleeding, no dog health topic is too big or small. Find thoughtful answers, delivered with a healthy dose of encouragement, in Dr. Buzby's award-winning dog blog.
When to Take a Dog to the Emergency Vet: An ER Vet’s Advice
Figuring out when to take a dog to the emergency vet can sometimes be stressful. That’s why integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby asked Dr. Kathryn Williams to create this useful reference guide. In it, Dr. Williams, an emergency vet, shares when you should take your dog to the emergency vet and when your dog’s situation can probably wait until regular office hours.
Senior Dog Tooth Extraction: What to Expect
As a parent of a senior dog, tooth extraction is probably something you hope never needs to be part of your dog’s oral health plan. However, sometimes it is unavoidable. To help put your mind at ease, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why a senior dog might need a tooth extraction and walks you through the whole process from start to finish.
SARDS in Dogs: Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome
Gabapentin Side Effects in Dogs? A Veterinarian’s Answers
If your dog recently started taking gabapentin and you are wondering about the gabapentin side effects in dogs, this article is for you. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses what side effects to watch for, and how those side effects can be minimized or managed. Plus she answers seven gabapentin FAQs.
