High liver enzymes in dogs can have a multitude of causes, and the outlook may vary significantly. To help you sort through the alphabet soup of your dog’s liver enzyme elevations, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby provides the background information about the four main liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, and GGT) and discusses the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for high liver enzymes in dogs.
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.
4 Dog Anal Gland Issues: Impaction, Infection, Rupture, & Cancer
Dog anal gland issues (e.g. anal sac impaction, infection, rupture, or cancer) can quite literally be a pain in the rear for your dog. To help you navigate these problems, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby gives some background on anal glands, and then explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of anal gland issues in dogs.
Thanksgiving Food For Dogs: 10 Dogs Can Eat & 10 to Avoid
Thanksgiving for dogs? What can dogs eat on Thanksgiving? Sharing our holiday feast of turkey and all the trimmings with our furry family members is tempting. But how do you know what Thanksgiving foods dogs can eat? And, equally important, what Thanksgiving foods are bad for dogs? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares 10 Thanksgiving foods you can give your dog (when properly prepared) and 10 Thanksgiving foods that are bad for dogs (and should be avoided at all costs).
How Do I Find Veterinary Specialists Near Me and What Do They Do?
Googling “veterinary specialists near me”? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide to veterinary specialties, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explain how a specialist differs from a general practice veterinarian, and what each specialist does. Plus, she provides a link to the searchable database for each specialty, making it easy to locate a particular specialist near you with just a few clicks of your mouse.
Dog Anal Glands: Everything Your Vet Wants You To Know
Dog anal glands are useful for communication and marking territory. But they can also be responsible for your dog scooting his or her rear end on the carpet or licking under the tail. To help you better understand this sometimes-problematic bit of your dog’s anatomy, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the anal gland basics, including what anal glands are, where they are located, and how to recognize and manage anal gland problems.
