by Dr. Julie Buzby | Feb 25, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
A dislocated hip in dogs is painful and stressful, but thankfully the outlook is generally good with prompt veterinary care. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes and symptoms of hip dislocations and the surgical and non-surgical treatment...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Feb 24, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
Hyperkeratosis in dogs (build up of keratin and skin cells) can cause changes to the texture and appearance of the nose and/or foot pads. Sometimes it is just a cosmetic issue, but other times hyperkeratosis becomes painful or points to a bigger problem. Integrative...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Feb 19, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
Melanomas of a dog’s skin or paws (cutaneous melanomas) are growths that arise from pigment producing cells and may be benign or malignant. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, locations, appearance, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis...
by 600milliondogs.org | Feb 18, 2026 | Petitions
Newborn chicks are alive, alert, and aware. A newborn chick breaks out of his shell onto a hard plastic tray inside a crowded hatchery. His feathers are still wet when cold air dries them fast. Conveyor belts vibrate under his feet while loud machines shake the...
by 600milliondogs.org | Feb 17, 2026 | Animal Story, Good News Story
His steps forward mark the end of a cruel chapter. A woman in Chandler, Arizona, who falsely presented herself as an animal rescuer, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison after causing severe suffering to dozens of dogs in her care. She is also...
by 600milliondogs.org | Feb 17, 2026 | Animal Story
Kittens wait alone under the morning sun. Morning light hits a building entrance where a cardboard box was set down hours earlier. Inside are newborn kittens, still curled together and alive only because the night stayed warm enough. They were born within the past...
by 600milliondogs.org | Feb 13, 2026 | Animal Story
For most street animals, survival depends on eating fast, not eating safely. March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month , a reminder that poisoned food is still being used to kill dogs and cats living on the streets. An international media report described poisoned...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Feb 12, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
If you see your dog’s teeth chattering, you might start to wonder if he or she is just cold or if it could be a sign of a health problem. To help answer that question, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains what dog teeth chattering might mean and what you...
by Maggie Marton | Feb 12, 2026 | OMD!
One of my favorite book bloggers / podcasters, Modern Mrs. Darcy, hosts an annual conversation in February: What’s saving your life right now? February can be a difficult month. Depending where in the world you are, it can be dark, dreary, cold, icy, dry, miserable....
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Feb 9, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
Hygromas in dogs are soft pockets of fluid that may appear on a dog’s elbows, hocks, or other bony prominences. While they do go away with prompt treatment, it is also important for dog parents to understand how to decrease the chances of a hygroma forming in...
