If you’ve found a new lump or bump on your dog, cyst vs. tumor may be the next question in your mind. How will you know the difference? And what might it mean for your dog? To help put your mind at ease, Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby breaks down how to differentiate a dog cyst vs. tumor and outlines some of the more common types of skin lumps 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.
Enlarged Prostate in Dogs: Know the Symptoms & Causes
An enlarged prostate in dogs is fairly common in male senior dogs. But how big a deal is it? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why an enlarged prostate typically points to one of three conditions, which have variable outlooks. Read on to learn about these conditions as well as the symptoms to watch for.
Snake Bite on Dog: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Snake bites on dogs can be a common and painful—or even deadly— problem in some areas of the country. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby doesn’t live somewhere with frequent dog snake bites, so she invited a veterinarian who does—Dr. Jessica Harris—to the blog to give you the need-to-know details. Dr. Harris explains the dog snake bite symptoms, what to do if your dog gets bitten by a snake, and how to prevent snake bites in dogs.
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Signs A Dog is Dying of Cancer (Plus Advice for 8 Common Cancers)
The signs a dog is dying of cancer are something no dog parent wants to think about. But if your dog has cancer and is declining, you need to know what symptoms to be on the lookout for. To help provide guidance and support, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invited end-of-life-care veterinarian Dr. Dawnetta Woodruff to share some words of wisdom. Dr. Woodruff discusses the general signs a dog is dying of cancer and provides specific guidance about how to know if your dog is dying from eight common cancers.
