Senior Dog Care

If your grey-muzzled companion is in the end-stages of dementia in dogs, when to euthanize him or her may be a question that weighs heavily on your mind. To help give you some measure of peace and clarity, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invites Dr. Dawnetta Woodruff to the blog. As a veterinarian who specializes in end-of-life care, Dr. Woodruff is the perfect person to address this difficult decision with compassion and understanding.

PEMF therapy for dogs (i.e. pulsed electromagnetic field therapy) is quite beneficial for dogs who have chronic orthopedic problems, acute wounds or injuries, or other painful conditions. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invites PEMF expert Lisa Miksis to the blog to explain what PEMF therapy involves and how it could help your dog have more good days.

Is your aging dog up at night? A change in your senior dog’s sleep-wake pattern is one of the common signs of canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD). If your dog is struggling to get a good night’s rest and you’re concerned that it may be CCD (aka dog dementia), hope and help are here.

If you are searching for a canine cognitive dysfunction checklist, then look no further. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains a bit about canine cognitive dysfunction (i.e. doggie dementia). She also provides an easy to use checklist that can help you determine if your dog is experiencing signs of canine cognitive dysfunction. Finally, she explains how you can help your pup after a dementia diagnosis.

Wondering if dog hospice is the right choice for your sweet pup? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invites her friend and pet end-of-life care expert Dr. Dawnetta Woodruff to the blog to discuss this difficult but important topic. Over the years, Dr. Woodruff has had the honor of providing hospice care to countless dogs and their families, making her the perfect person to talk about hospice care for dogs.