by 600milliondogs.org | Mar 31, 2026 | Animal Story, Petitions
His ribs tell the story of neglect no words can. A rope cuts into a dog’s neck as he pulls, trying to reach a bowl that has been dry for days. His ribs press sharply against thin skin. Flies settle into open sores that no one has cleaned or treated. Rain soaks him...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Mar 30, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
A diagnosis of IMHA in dogs can be scary and overwhelming, but integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to help. She explains the condition, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis so you know what to expect every step of the way. The post IMHA in Dogs:...
by Maggie Marton | Mar 30, 2026 | Training
For many years, I relied heavily on using my voice with my dogs. My “sits” and “stays” and “twirls” and so on were often paired with a hand signal–but I relied on the cue from my voice. But, lately, as I’ve immersed myself in American Sign Language (ASL), I’ve...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Mar 27, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE in dogs) occurs when the immune system attacks the skin on and around the nose, leading to pigmentation loss, ulceration, and crusting. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and...
by 600milliondogs.org | Mar 27, 2026 | Animal Story, Pilot Pup Rescue
The ground burned my paws until I stopped trying to move. My name is Darlene. I stood behind a factory with my ribs clearly visible and my body thin from not having enough food for a long time. Heat pressed down on me in the open space, and there was nothing above me...
by 600milliondogs.org | Mar 24, 2026 | Animal Story, Petitions
Fear is the only feeling she has ever experienced. A three-month-old kitten is placed under anesthesia and locked into a metal frame so her head cannot move. Surgeons cut away part of her skull to expose her brain. Researchers inject a virus into her brain tissue...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Mar 23, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
Malignant melanoma in dogs is a cancerous tumor of pigment producing cells (melanocytes) that can affect a dog’s mouth, eyes, skin, and paws. To help dog parents understand what their dear dog might be facing, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Mar 19, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
Calcinosis cutis in dogs occurs when calcium deposits form in the skin, creating bumps or plaques that are firm and irritated. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for calcinosis cutis so that dog...
by 600milliondogs.org | Mar 19, 2026 | Good News Story
The law in Florida spoke for those who cannot testify… A woman in Volusia County, Florida, was sentenced to two years and two months in prison after authorities found dogs, cats, and other animals dead or suffering in her home. She was convicted on seven felony...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Mar 12, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in dogs is a disease where the immune system attacks the skin, blood cells, nervous system, joints, and internal organs. It can be a scary diagnosis to receive. To help you understand this condition, integrative veterinarian Dr....
