Do you have a dog first aid kit? If not, this article is for you! Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains what to put in your kit and why each item is important. Plus, she discusses how to use each component of your first aid kit to care for your dog in the event of an emergency.
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.
Find Your Dog’s Body Condition Score (BCS): Your How-To Guide
Do you know your dog’s body condition score? Through an easy, hands-on assessment, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shows you exactly how to determine whether your dog is overweight, underweight, or just right. Plus, it takes just a few minutes to do. To get started, follow Dr. Buzby’s three easy steps and then find your dog’s score using the Purina Body Condition Score chart included at the end of this article.
Understanding Blood Tests For Dogs: Blood Chemistry, CBC, & More
When your vet starts talking about blood tests for dogs, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by all the different acronyms and tests. To help you sort through the alphabet soup that can go along with blood work, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby created this easy-to-use guide to blood tests. Plus she offers some tips to help you understand your dog’s blood tests.
How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet? Answers By Age
“How often should I take my dog to the vet?” If you are asking yourself this question, why not ask the expert in vet visits—a veterinarian. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the veterinary visit schedule for dogs of all ages, and why those visits are so vital. Plus she answers some vet visit FAQs to help you and your pup have a smooth and calm trip to the vet.
Why Is My Dog’s Nose Dry? A Vet’s Top 11 Reasons
How often as a dog parent have you thought to yourself “Why is my dog’s nose dry? Do I need to call the vet?” It can be hard to know what to make of your dry-nosed pup, but integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to help. She describes how a dog’s nose stays wet, lists 8 reasons for a dry nose, and explains when a vet visit is in order.
