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.
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.
Lung Cancer in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis
Lung cancer in dogs may occur due to a tumor that starts in the lungs or one that spreads to the lungs from a different location. But either way, it can be a scary-sounding diagnosis. To help you know what to expect, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for lung cancer in dogs.
Acid Reflux in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Signs of a Dog Dying of Heart Failure
Recognizing the signs of a dog dying of heart failure and knowing how to comfort a dog with congestive heart failure are important, especially if your dog has been diagnosed with heart disease. To help guide you on this journey, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invites her friend, end-of-life care veterinarian Dr. Dawnetta Woodruff to share some words of wisdom. Dr. Woodruff explains what to expect if your dog has congestive heart failure, how to care for your dog, and when it may be time to say goodbye.
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Medications
Is your middle-aged or senior dog drinking and urinating more than usual? Does your dog have a pot-bellied appearance? These are just a few signs of Cushing’s disease in dogs (also known as hyperadrenocorticism). Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares symptoms, diagnosis, medications, prognosis, and life-expectancy for Cushing’s disease in dogs.
