Your Dog’s Favorite Holiday is Almost Here
Every dog deserves a day that feels a little extra special. Tomorrow is National Hug Your Hound Day, a day to appreciate the dogs who share our lives by spending more time with them and seeing the world from their point of view. According to a recent survey, 97% of...
What Would You Do in an Emergency?
Preparation makes evacuation faster and less stressful. September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder to prepare before an emergency happens. Companion animals should be part of that plan from the start. When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005,...
Reflections, Giveaways, and How You Can Help “For the Love of Dog”
When I started writing FOR THE LOVE OF DOG, it wasn’t called that yet, and it was nothing more than a handful of notes about the human-dog bond scribbled in the early hours of the morning. Violet was two years old. Astrid was three months. Little did I know, we were a...
Dog Anxiety In Crate: Signs, Reasons, and 10 Tips
For some dogs, anxiety in the crate can be a big problem. They whine, bark, drool, and potentially even injure themselves trying to get out. Thankfully, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to help. She explains how to recognize crate anxiety and why dogs...
Fecal Incontinence In Dogs: Causes and Management
Fecal incontinence in dogs, or loss of voluntary bowel control, can be distressing for your dog and challenging to manage as a dog parent. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the difference between fecal incontinence and "accidents" in the house and then...
2 Days Until Alex’s Birthday: Double Your Gift for Animals
On August 19, Alex Pacheco will turn 68. In just 2 days, Alex Pacheco, founder of 600 Million Dogs, will celebrate his 68th birthday. For more than 40 years, Alex has worked to expose cruelty to animals and encourage people around the world to speak up for those who...
Cataracts in Dogs: A Veterinarian’s Guide
Cataracts in dogs may sometimes make a dog's vision cloudy or steal it completely. But, as you will see from Clark's story, that doesn't have to keep a dog from having a wonderful life. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains what a cataract is, and...
Today, 600 Million Stray Dogs Need Your Help
Every homeless cat deserves the chance to be safe. Today is International Homeless Animals' Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the millions of dogs and cats around the world living without a home. The world's 600 million stray dogs and 87 million stray cats...
Dog Ear Hematoma: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
A dog ear hematoma is a pocket of blood that accumulates in a dog's ear flap, usually due to trauma or excessive head shaking. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention for ear hematomas so...
Stop Hunters From Tearing Wolf Family Apart
Wolf pups deserve to grow up with their family. Right now, one of Yellowstone's best-known wolf families is living under the threat of being killed. Mollie's Pack is raising five young pups outside the safety of Yellowstone National Park after leaving in search of...
Georgia opens 24/7 stations to reunite lost animals
Public scanners make it easier for anyone to help a lost animal. Hall County Animal Services in Georgia has installed public microchip scanning stations to help lost animals get home faster. The first stations are now available at the Hall County Animal Shelter and...
What Every Cat Lover Can Do This International Cat Day
For many cats, the streets are the only home they have ever known. Today is International Cat Day, a time to celebrate cats while raising awareness of the challenges millions still face around the world. Animal shelters and rescues across the U.S. took in...
How Can You Tell if Your Dog’s in Pain? A Vet Explains
How can you tell if your dog's in pain? Unfortunately, chronic pain in senior dogs has a way of flying under the radar for a while unless you know what to look for. To help decode what your dog is trying to tell you, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby describes...
She was covered in lice and dirt when we found her
Sugar’s body showed the strain of surviving on scraps. When we found Sugar, she was picking through piles of garbage in an empty lot. Plastic bags, food wrappers, and other waste covered the ground around her. Her head stayed low as she moved from one pile to the...
Why Do Dogs Eat Poop? A Vet Explains
Why do dogs eat poop? It's a pretty disgusting behavior, especially when your dog then wants to give you kisses or breathe in your face. To help dog parents understand and address poop eating, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the reasons dogs eat poop...