At one point or another, most dog parents have found themselves thinking, “My dog has diarrhea but is acting fine. What should I do?” To help guide you, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why dogs may have diarrhea but still feel fine, when you need to make a vet appointment, and how to help manage your dog’s diarrhea 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.
How to Tell if Your Dog is Sick: 15 Tell-Tale Signs
Figuring out how to tell if your dog is sick, or just tired or having an off day can be challenging. You don’t want to overreact, but you also don’t want to ignore the signs that something is wrong. To help dog parents recognize a sick dog, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains 15 signs your dog is sick, what each one might mean for your dog, and when to call the vet.
Dog Torn ACL Treatment Without Surgery: A Rehab Vet’s Approach
After the diagnosis of their dog’s torn ACL, treatment without surgery is something that many dog parents ask their veterinarian about. To thoroughly address the topic, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby brought in an expert—board-certified rehabilitation veterinarian Dr. Britt Carr Benson. Dr. Carr Benson provides the background information on ACL tears in dogs and then discusses seven ways to help a torn ACL heal without surgery.
Older Dog Losing Teeth? What You Can Do About Tooth Loss
If your older dog is losing teeth, it’s often an indicator of periodontal disease. Dr. Julie Buzby shares the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for dental disease in older dogs. Learn how early intervention and preventative treatments can help your dog live a healthier, happier (and pain-free) life.
Hypercalcemia in Dogs: 9 Causes of High Calcium
Hypercalcemia in dogs (i.e. high calcium in dogs) can be caused by a variety of conditions, some more concerning than others. To help explain what high calcium could mean for your dog, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses how the body regulates calcium, and describes nine causes of hypercalcemia. Then she explains the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for hypercalcemia in dogs.
