Senior dog anesthesia can be a controversial topic. Is your dog is too old for anesthesia? Is living with the status quo better than risking anesthesia? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby guides you through how to make this decision in the best interest of your dear old dog.
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.
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.
Dog Hot Spot: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Dog hot spots are a fairly common skin condition that can look alarming and show up seemingly out of nowhere. To help you know what to expect if a hot spot pops up on your dog, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hot spots.
Discospondylitis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Prognosis
Nuclear Sclerosis in Dogs: Could Your Dog Wear Reading Glasses?
Nuclear sclerosis in dogs can look a bit concerning until you know what is going on. Thankfully, this age-related discoloration of the lens of the eye doesn’t significantly affect your dog’s ability to see. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains this condition, and also compares it to cataracts in dogs—the eye condition dog parents most […]
