How often as a dog parent have you thought to yourself “Why is my dog’s nose dry? Do I need to call the vet?” It can be hard to know what to make of your dry-nosed pup, but integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to help. She describes how a dog’s nose stays wet, lists 8 reasons for a dry nose, and explains when a vet visit is in order.
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14 Vegetables Dogs Can Eat (And May Just Love)
It can be overwhelming to know which foods to feed your beloved senior dog. And while there are some fabulous commercial foods out there, you can easily supplement your dog’s diet with whole foods that pack a nutritious punch. On the blog this week, Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM, shares what a high-quality diet should look like and nine vegetables dogs can safely eat.
High Liver Enzymes in Dogs: A Vet Explains What It Means
High liver enzymes in dogs can have a multitude of causes, and the outlook may vary significantly. To help you sort through the alphabet soup of your dog’s liver enzyme elevations, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby provides the background information about the four main liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, and GGT) and discusses the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for high liver enzymes in dogs.
Thanksgiving Food For Dogs: 10 Dogs Can Eat & 10 to Avoid
Thanksgiving for dogs? What can dogs eat on Thanksgiving? Sharing our holiday feast of turkey and all the trimmings with our furry family members is tempting. But how do you know what Thanksgiving foods dogs can eat? And, equally important, what Thanksgiving foods are bad for dogs? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares 10 Thanksgiving foods you can give your dog (when properly prepared) and 10 Thanksgiving foods that are bad for dogs (and should be avoided at all costs).
Hypercalcemia in Dogs: 9 Causes of High Calcium
Hypercalcemia in dogs (i.e. high calcium in dogs) can be caused by a variety of conditions, some more concerning than others. To help explain what high calcium could mean for your dog, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses how the body regulates calcium, and describes nine causes of hypercalcemia. Then she explains the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for hypercalcemia in dogs.