by 600milliondogs.org | Apr 8, 2026 | Animal Story, Pilot Pup Rescue
We found Dot in a place no dog should call home. We found Dot beside a pile of bricks, keeping her body inside a thin patch of shade. Dust and broken pieces surrounded her, leaving little space that felt safe. She did not wander far from that spot. She had been given...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Apr 6, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
In dogs, autoimmune skin diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks skin cells. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the basics of canine autoimmune skin diseases and highlights the predisposed breeds, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis for...
by 600milliondogs.org | Apr 5, 2026 | Animal Story, Good News Story
Justice can bring hope back to animals. A man in England who pretended to run an animal charity has been sentenced to five years in prison and banned for life from owning animals . He convinced people to hand over their dogs, often paying him to help find the animals...
by 600milliondogs.org | Apr 3, 2026 | Animal Story, Pilot Pup Rescue
I waited quietly, hoping someone would notice me My name is Star. Life began on the streets, where the ground felt hard beneath my body and every day felt uncertain. Hunger followed me almost everywhere I went. Dust clung to my fur while I searched for scraps that...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Apr 2, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
A dog’s third eyelid is the pink to white membrane that lives in the inner corner of both eyes and helps protect and lubricate the eye. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains third eyelid anatomy and what to do if your dog’s third eyelid is...
by 600milliondogs.org | Apr 1, 2026 | Animal Story
Gentle companions deserve protection. A man in New Mexico who was filmed attacking two dogs with landscaping rocks has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. The court also imposed a $5,000 fine, and the offender was taken into custody immediately to begin serving his...
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...
