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 the types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for malignant melanoma in dogs.

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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 parents can understand this uncommon condition.

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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. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for SLE in dogs.

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Have you ever wondered, "Can dogs get the flu?" As it turns out, they can. Canine influenza virus (CIV) is a dog-specific strain of flu that can spread from one dog to another. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby outlines the transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dog flu.

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Oral melanoma in dogs is an aggressive form of mouth cancer that, sadly, doesn't typically carry a good long-term prognosis. To help dog parents process an oral melanoma diagnosis, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and prognosis for oral melanoma in dogs.

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