Your dog looks healthy. Are you sure?
October is National Pet Wellness Month, dedicated to helping companion animals stay healthy and improving their quality of life. 59% of dogs and 61% of cats assessed by veterinary professionals in the U.S. were overweight or had obesity. Excess weight can contribute...
Old Dog Vestibular Disease (Doggy Vertigo): Symptoms, Treatment, Recovery
When your senior dog suddenly acts strange and out-of-sorts, it is unnerving. The good news is that dramatic symptoms don't always mean a devastating diagnosis. Dr. Julie Buzby, integrative veterinarian and founder of Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips®, shares her experience...
10 Enrichment Toys for Dogs and Cats
I wish I could keep all my pets happy and enriched every single day. We do our walks. We feed them healthy food. We train. We play. But not always a lot. Not always enough. Sometimes our busy family’s schedule means they’re home alone for longer one weekend, or...
DHPP Vaccine for Dogs: What You Need to Know
The DHPP vaccine, also called the DAPP, “5-in-1,” or distemper vaccine, is a vital part of your dog’s preventive healthcare because it protects against a number of infectious diseases that cause severe illness, and sometimes even death. Integrative veterinarian Dr....
The Old Dog Haven 2027 Calendar is ready!!
Wonderful photos of our Final Refuge dogs – inspiring “tails” that will warm your heart … the 2027 Old Dog Haven calendar is available online here (for online donations of $40 or more; please mark the ‘send me a calendar’ box! Our calendar makes a wonderful holiday...
Why Is My Dog So Gassy? 13 Reasons and How to Reduce Dog Gas
Wondering "Why is my dog so gassy?" as you cover your nose with your shirt, hold your breath, or escape to a different room? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses 13 reasons dogs might be extra gassy and explains when a gassy dog should go to the vet....
The Disease Behind 59,000 Deaths Every Year: World Rabies Day
Today is World Rabies Day, a reminder that rabies still kills an estimated 59,000 people every year. A nine-year-old girl in India was one of them. She was bitten by a dog near her home in India. The girl was afraid of the anti-rabies injection and did not receive...
Prevent Animals from Dying under Outdated Laws
In Sri Lanka, an island nation in South Asia, a visually impaired elephant was searching for food near homes when three men allegedly chased him with flaming torches. One of the men allegedly set fire to his body. The elephant suffered severe burns. Veterinarians...
Leptospirosis in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Leptospirosis in dogs (lepto) is a serious bacterial infection that commonly targets the kidneys and liver, and poses a risk for city dogs as well as country dogs, and their parents too. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how leptospirosis is...
Florida gives animals stronger protection from cruelty
Animals deserve protection from abuse and cruelty. Florida has strengthened its laws against animal cruelty, giving animals greater protection from abuse. A new law made it a felony for an adult to involve a child in serious acts of cruelty against animals, including...
A $13 Billion Problem. A $9 Million Solution.
For every dog sterilized, more are already being born. Bengaluru, a city of more than 15 million people in India, has announced plans to double the number of stray dogs it sterilizes each year, from about 45,000 to 90,000. Officials hope to achieve full animal birth...
End the Slaughter in South African Waters
She should be able to swim through these waters without finding a wall of netting in her path. A young dolphin was swimming off the coast of South Africa when she became trapped in a shark net. She struggled to escape, but the net held her underwater until she died....
Florida man gets 20 years for killing two cats
A Florida man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing two cats. After a three-day trial, a jury convicted him of two counts of aggravated animal cruelty and two counts of aggravated stalking. The judge imposed four consecutive five-year prison terms,...
Best Dog Nail Clippers for “DIY” Dog Owners
Which dog nail clippers are the best? Easiest to use? Cut like a knife though warm butter? As an integrative veterinarian who has trimmed thousands of nails, Dr. Julie Buzby shares which type of dog nail clippers she not only recommends, but also carries in her own...
1 in 10 dogs live like this and thrive anyway
Deafness does not prevent a dog from learning. It is National Deaf Pet Awareness Week, a time to raise awareness about deaf companions and challenge the assumption that hearing loss makes them difficult to live with. An estimated 5% to 10% of dogs in the U.S. are...