Senior Dog Care

Signs Your Dog is Dying: A Caring Message to Bring You Peace

Julie Buzby, DVM May 21, 2020 6 Comments

There are different shades of “difficult.” But one of the darkest shades is anticipating the loss of a beloved dog and witnessing the signs your dog is dying. Consider this a trigger warning because I know this blog post will not be appreciated by everyone. But for some, it will be invaluable to know and understand the tell-tale symptoms.

6 Ways to Be Your Senior Dog’s Hero

Julie Buzby, DVM May 12, 2020 2 Comments

As your dog ages, you may have feelings of inadequacy as a pet parent. Dr. Julie Buzby, integrative veterinarian and founder of Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips®, asks you to give yourself some grace. Through her six tips, she offers specific ways that you can continue to be your dog’s biggest hero.

Urinary Incontinence in Older Dogs

Julie Buzby, DVM February 26, 2020 Leave a Comment

Urinary incontinence in older dogs (or any dog, for that matter) is never normal. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby dispels this myth, shares common causes, and explains what you can expect when you seek veterinary care for your dear old dog’s incontinence.

7 Senior Dog Care Tips: Keeping Your Dear Old Dog Comfortable

Julie Buzby, DVM January 30, 2020 8 Comments

Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares seven practical senior dog care tips that you—as your dog’s biggest advocate— can put in place now. By the end of this article, you’ll be equipped with home modification tips for making your dear old dog comfortable and happy. If you share your heart with a senior dog, then […]

Is Your Dear Old Dog Shaking? 11 Reasons Why Senior Dogs Shiver

Julie Buzby, DVM January 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

Your beloved old dog is shaking. Is this normal? Veterinarians Dr. Erica Irish and Dr. Julie Buzby have answers and actionable tips. Through a case study of Dr. Irish’s elderly Dachshund, you’ll learn eight common reasons why senior dogs shake, shiver, or tremble.