by 600milliondogs.org | Apr 28, 2026 | Animal Story
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...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Apr 27, 2026 | Happy, Healthy Dog Care, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
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?...
by Deeanne Matz | Apr 23, 2026 | Events and Announcements, General News
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...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Apr 23, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
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...
by Maggie Marton | Apr 22, 2026 | OMD!
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...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Apr 20, 2026 | Happy, Healthy Dog Care, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
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...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Apr 17, 2026 | Happy, Healthy Dog Care, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
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,...
by Maggie Marton | Apr 14, 2026 | Animal Welfare
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...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Apr 13, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
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...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Apr 9, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
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...
