Pannus In Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis
Pannus in dogs (chronic superficial keratitis) is an immune-mediated condition that causes the surface of both of a dog's eyes to become cloudy and pinkish to brownish. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and...
She gave birth in a storm so her babies could live: Mother’s Day
A mother’s love doesn’t stop for rain. Today is Mother’s Day, and for stray animals, it is not about flowers or comfort. It is about staying alive long enough to keep their babies alive. Bentley was a stray in Texas when she went into labor during a weekend of heavy...
Gut Health For Dogs: A Veterinarian’s Guide
Gut health for dogs affects not only digestion but also the immune system and temperament, and plays a role in some diseases. But what impacts gut health and how do you know if your dog has good good health? What can do you to improve your dog's gut health? That's...
Latest Newsletters
Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be an ODH permanent foster (Final Refuge) home? Read more about the dogs and our terrific foster families and volunteers in our April 2026 Print Newsletter. Miss a previous newsletter? You can read them here: January 2026...
Can Dogs Have Tums for an Upset Tummy? 8 Better Options
Can dogs have Tums® for an upset stomach? The short answer is no. Tums aren't likely to help as much as many other options, and they might make things worse. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why Tums aren't a good idea for GI upset in dogs, what vets...
The Things I Lost
Recently, I joined the Indiana Writers Center’s creative nonfiction group. The leader provides a prompt, and we all respond. The March prompt was to read this list essay featured in The Best of Brevity and write our own version. Here’s mine, which I’m sharing because...
How to Clean a Dog’s Ears: 10 Vet-Recommended Steps
Ever wondered how to clean a dog's ears? In some cases, improper cleaning techniques can cause pain and damage to your dog's ears. To keep this from happening, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby gives you some ear cleaning "dos" and "don'ts" and detailed...
Pepcid For Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Precautions
Pepcid for dogs (famotidine) is an acid-reducing medication that vets may recommend to treat a variety of GI illnesses. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses how Pepcid works, which conditions vets may use it for, and the dosage, side effects,...
Animal welfare requires human welfare first
How many times have you heard someone (or yourself) say something like: “I love animals, but I can’t stand people.” “I like every single dog and maybe three people.” “I’ve never met a cat I didn’t like, but there are tons of people I detest.” I’ve definitely said that...
Dog Constipation: 14 Causes & When to See a Vet
Dog constipation can have a variety of causes and may require veterinary intervention. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses 14 causes of constipation. Plus she explains the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of constipation so you know what...
Dog Dandruff: 9 Causes and How To Get Rid of It
Dog dandruff (dry flaky skin) may result from a variety of conditions—some more serious than others. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby provides the facts about nine common causes of dog dandruff. Plus, she explains how to manage your dog's dandruff at home and...
Half a billion animals dead and nobody went to jail: World Bee Day
Bees fight to survive in a world shaped by human choices. Today is World Bee Day — a day that draws attention to how human actions are killing bees at a scale the world can no longer ignore. In Brazil, nearly 500 million bees were killed after pesticide spraying...
Good news: Cruelty punished with prison time in Australia
The law finally speaks for those who cannot. An Australian court has convicted a woman after a kangaroo named Dolores lived for months with untreated injuries while in her care. Dolores was found tangled in a fence, suffering from deep wounds to her leg. Instead of...
1,000 dogs killed in one month—Act Now
They wait for kindness… but betrayal comes instead. Over 1,000 street dogs in India have been killed in just one month. Food is being used to bring them close, turning the one thing they need to survive into the reason they die. Needles are pushed into their bodies...
She was locked inside — no one knew
I was trapped inside a sealed warehouse, alone in the summer heat. My name is Cher. Team 600 found me inside a grain warehouse after being trapped there for hours. The space had no airflow, and the heat kept rising. By the time they arrived, I could not stand. They...
