Help for your slipping dog
Heart disease (cardiomyopathy, DCM, MMVD, CHF)
Heart disease in dogs is an umbrella term used to describe many different canine heart conditions which can have a variety of causes. To help you navigate heart disease in dogs, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby defines heart disease in dogs, explains how it relates to heart failure in dogs, uncovers what abnormalities of the heart can lead to signs of heart disease, and shares the three most common heart conditions in dogs.
DCM in dogs (i.e. dilated cardiomyopathy) is a condition where the heart muscle becomes weak and has trouble pumping blood through the body. Discover the causes, symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis from integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby.
Mitral valve disease in dogs (i.e. a leaky heart valve) is quite common in our senior companions. To help you understand this condition, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the anatomy and physiology behind mitral valve disease. And she discusses the stages, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for mitral valve disease in dogs.
Congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs occurs when the heart can no longer pump enough blood to the tissues. It can be the end result of a variety of heart diseases. To help you better understand congestive heart failure, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for CHF in dogs.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, in dogs is a warning sign and complication of many canine diseases. Recognizing the signs can be tricky, especially as your dog ages. But knowledge is power, and hypertension can be manageable. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby equips you to be proactive in caring for a senior dog with high blood pressure.
Heartworm disease in dogs is a life-threatening, preventable condition. Unfortunately, a lot of myths and misunderstandings are widespread—particularly on social media—regarding heartworm prevention. From home remedies to coconut oil for heartworms, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby helps separate the myths from facts when it comes to preventing and treating heartworm disease in dogs.
A heart murmur in dogs can have different causes with varied outlooks. Some are harmless but others can be very serious. Integrative veterinarian, Dr. Julie Buzby, equips you with information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for heart murmurs in dogs.
Enalapril for dogs is a medication veterinarians may use to treat congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or urinary protein loss. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby fills pet owners in on everything they need to know about enalapril—the uses, side effects, dosing information, precautions, and more.
