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Blogging and barking about healthy dog care, senior dogs, and how to give your dog the happiest life possible. (With a healthy dose of encouragement for you!)

Helpful Medicine for Hip Dysplasia in Dogs. 10 Tips for Treating Hip Dysplasia without Surgery

February 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) ranks seventh for the most common congenital diseases in dogs, according to 2018 claims data from ASPCA Pet Health Insurance. Although a portion of those claims involved surgical treatment, most owners elect for conservative management, including supplements and medicine for hip dysplasia in dogs. And thankfully, according to a study published […]

What Causes Hip Dysplasia in Dogs?

January 31, 2019 Leave a Comment

If your dog has been diagnosed with canine hip dysplasia (CHD), you are probably wondering, “How did this happen?” Spoiler alert: It’s way more complicated than you might think. Scientists don’t fully understand what causes hip dysplasia in dogs.

Clipped Your Dog’s Toenail Too Short? Here Are Sure-Fire Tips on How to Stop a Dog’s Nail From Bleeding

January 22, 2019 2 Comments

You are trimming your dog’s nails and you accidentally cut the quick (the blood and nerve supply in the dog’s toenail) with your nail trimmers. How do you stop a dog’s nail from bleeding?

When is it time to put your dog down? Dr. Buzby Shares 5 Heart-to-Heart Takeaways After Losing Her Dog

January 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

If you’re facing the difficult decision of euthanizing your failing dog or if you’ve had to say goodbye to your canine companion, my heart goes out to you.

Saying Goodbye to Our Dog: Dr. Buzby’s Heartfelt Story of How Her Family Spent the Last Days With Luke

January 8, 2019 14 Comments

There are many strange phenomena in the world, but one of them is the fact that so many veterinary emergencies seem to happen on Mother’s Day, Christmas Eve, Easter Sunday, or Saturday night at midnight. And such was the case with Luke’s last day. By sharing our family’s story of saying goodbye to a dog, […]