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...
Alex’s Birthday Match: $25 Becomes $50
Father of the Modern Day Animal Rights Movement in the U.S is celebrating his birthday today. 600 Million Dogs founder Alex Pacheco’s birthday is today. To celebrate, a generous donor and lifelong animal lover, Catherine, is doubling every gift, up to $20,000. That...
Blue Green Algae and Dogs: Symptoms, Prevention
Blue green algae and dogs create a potentially deadly combination, and this very real hazard often catches dog parents unaware. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to spread the word and arm you with information about blue green algae toxicity in dogs....
Include Animals in Your Will. Your love will live on
Rescued Pilot Pup Sophie is safe because someone like you cared. Every day, dogs and cats are suffering on the streets — hungry, abandoned, waiting for rescue. I find myself asking: Who will keep fighting to protect them from cruelty, abandonment, and suffering when...
5 Years in Prison for Monkey Abuse Videos
Every monkey deserves a life free from fear, pain, and exploitation. A Florida man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for distributing more than 40 videos showing monkeys being tortured, mutilated, burned, and sexually abused. Investigators found that...
Why Do Dogs Lick Their Paws? A Veterinarian Explains
If you are listening to your dog incessantly lick and chews his or her paws and wondering "Why do dogs lick their paws?", this article is for you! Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses two normal and seven abnormal reasons for dogs to lick their paws....
Dog’s Back Legs Weak? 20 Causes & How To Help Your Pup
Are your dog's back legs weak? If so, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to help you understand 20 reasons for your dog's hind legs to be losing strength, the signs you might see as your dog's rear legs become weak, and what you can do at home to help...
Cyanide Bombs are Still Hidden on Public Lands
Public lands should not hide poison. 14-year-old Canyon Mansfield was walking with his beloved dog, Kasey, near their home in Idaho when Kasey investigated what looked like an ordinary sprinkler head hidden in the ground. The device blasted sodium cyanide into Kasey's...
The Dogs Without Name Tags
No two mixed-breed dogs are exactly alike, which is part of what makes them special. July 31 is National Mutt Day, a day that celebrates mixed-breed dogs and encourages people to adopt them from shelters and rescue. About 75% of dogs in shelters are mixed breeds,...
Dehydration Can Kill in Hours, not Days
Dehydration can develop quickly during periods of heat. July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about dehydration and heat-related illness in animals. Did you know water makes up about 70% of a dog's body and 60% of a...
Epilepsy In Dogs: Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment
Epilepsy in dogs, specifically the idiopathic form, causes dogs to have recurrent seizures without an identifiable cause. While seeing your dog have a seizure will probably always be scary, understanding the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for epilepsy may...
Why Do Dogs’ Feet Smell Like Fritos? A Vet Explains
Have you ever stopped to wonder, "Why DO dog’s feet smell like Fritos?" Whether you are a fan of the smell of Frito feet or not, it is important to understand what makes your dog smell like corn chips, and when it could indicate a problem. Read on to get the scoop on...
Hypothyroidism In Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Hypothyroidism in dogs (low thyroid hormone levels) is a common condition that can cause weight gain, lethargy, skin problems, and a variety of other symptoms. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby teaches dog parents about the causes, predisposed breeds, symptoms,...
Can dogs have ADHD?
A few days ago, as Stola bounced from one impulsive behavior to another–ripping the couch, chasing the cat, jumping on everyone, nipping, repeat 100 times–I muttered to John, “Is there any chance they make stimulants for dogs?” And then I wondered: Can dogs even have...
They’re Eating Each Other Alive…
Mexico is home to the only operating octopus farm in the Western Hemisphere. Right now in Mexico, octopuses are being forced into tanks where more than half die before they ever reach slaughter. Inside octopus farms, they are confined together with no way to escape...