SLO in Dogs: A Vet’s Guide to Symmetric Lupoid Onychodystrophy
SLO in dogs (symmetric lupoid onychodystrophy) is a condition that causes a dog's nails on multiple feet to become brittle, crack, and eventually slough off. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, breed predispositions, symptoms, diagnosis,...
Why are shelters still killing healthy dogs in 2026?
Preventing unwanted births is the only way to reduce suffering before it starts. February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month , focused on preventing the births that overwhelm shelters and lead directly to confinement, disease, and death for dogs and cats. Imagine...
Her bark sent us racing for 45 minutes…
Quill moments before we rescued her. Quill’s bark echoed across the empty land when we reached the spot outside the city. The sound had been reported after a flat tire forced a stop on that road, so we drove the forty-five minutes, hoping she was still holding on. ...
Are you choosing the right enrichment for your dog?
Delightfully so, enrichment is a hot topic right now among dog trainers and owners. I’m enrolled in a dog training group called Uniquely Paws-able through Your Inner Dog. It’s a group specifically for blind, deaf, and deaf/blind dogs. I’m enjoying it and learning so...
Animals will NO longer be shot in U.S. Military Medical Training
Compassion replaces cruelty in U.S. military medical training. For the first time in U.S. military medical training , live animals will no longer be shot to teach battlefield care. Pigs and goats were routinely used in these drills. To ban explicitly covers dogs,...
Enalapril for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Precautions
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...
They trusted humans — and the humans poisoned them
Many street dogs trust humans, hoping for food and safety to survive. A homeless dog, having not eaten in days, follows a familiar scent along a street in Assam, India. Hunger has taught him to trust scraps left by humans because that is how he survives. This time,...
She drank water like it was her last chance
Nia’s body told her story before anything else could. Nia was waiting near an abandoned factory. She was hiding beside an old generator room, surrounded by dust, silence, and doors that had not been opened in years. Her ribs were visible beneath her coat, her legs...
Emily Grossheider
Emily Grossheider Executive Director Emily Thu, 01/22/2026 - 15:58 Emily is an experienced animal welfare leader with more than 15 years of dedication to advancing the wellbeing of animals, with a special passion for senior dogs. She holds a Master’s degree in Public...
How to Potty Train an Older Dog: 10 Tips From a Vet
Wondering how to potty train an older dog as you clean up yet another accident? If so, help is here! Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby provides 10 tips that can help with housebreaking an older dog. Plus, she explains when having accidents in the house might...
Cherry Eye In Dogs: Breeds, Symptoms, and Treatment
Cherry eye in dogs occurs when the tear gland that is normally under the third eyelid pops out of place and becomes inflamed. This makes it look a bit like the dog has a tiny cherry in the inner corner of the eye, hence the name. To teach dog parents about this common...
From fear to safety: Kali’s first night with us
It seemed that Kali had learned nothing in her world was safe. We found Kali in a quiet open area behind a row of old buildings. By the time we reached her, her body looked thinner than it should have, and her eyes showed the exhaustion of trying to survive on her...
My loud bark was my only hope for survival — Rio
The ground was the only thing I had before Team 600MillionDogs rescued me. My name is Rio. I was lying on the ground under the scorching sun . There was no shade to step into, and my body stayed hot for hours . When night came, the heat disappeared fast, and the...
They watch as Happy and Patty suffer — Help stop it
Happy and Patty, the last two elephants at the Bronx Zoo. Happy and Patty have been trapped inside the Bronx Zoo for almost fifty years , and every year has added more layers of suffering that most visitors never see. Both elephants were taken from the wild as young...
HGE in Dogs: Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Explained By A Vet
Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE in dogs), which is also called acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome (AHDS in dogs), is a condition where dogs suddenly develop profuse bloody diarrhea and can quickly become dehydrated. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains...