Senior Dog Care

There is no doubt that senior dog supplements are beneficial. But with the vast array of supplements for elderly dogs on the market, how do you ever go about picking the right one? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses why senior dogs need supplements, defines common supplement terms, and explains how to pick a safe and effective senior dog supplement. Plus she discusses four supplements that are great for older dogs.

Wondering how to crate train an older dog? If so, help is here! Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why crate training is so important, even for older dogs, and provides easy to follow steps for teaching your senior dog to accept being in the crate. Plus, she answers five common FAQs about crate training.

You love your grey-muzzled companion and want to give him or her the best life possible. But where do you find the best things for senior dogs that will help them through their golden years? As an integrative veterinarian with over 20 years of experience caring for aging dogs, Dr. Julie Buzby shares her “A list” of 18 essentials for senior canine companions. Help is here.

Carprofen for dogs is one of the most common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) veterinarians prescribe for dogs. So there is a good chance your dog will take it at some point in his or her life. To help you understand a bit more about this helpful pain medication, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the uses, dosage, side effects, and contraindications of carprofen for dogs.