Articles by Kate Howard, Vet Tech

Yeast is a normal inhabitant of your dog’s skin. When all systems are healthy, you won’t even know it’s there. But when something gets off with your dog’s normal balance, those yeast numbers can really […]

As a dog ages, their body goes through all kinds of changes, their skin included. One of those changes that you may see is the development of age spots. As veterinarians, we see these spots […]

Most of the time, seeing a clear jelly-like discharge from your female dog is a sign that everything is working normally and is the dog’s way of self-cleaning. Seeing clear discharge may be alarming but […]

Female dogs are specially equipped with a self-cleaning system of mucous that helps keep the parts of the reproductive tract healthy and free of germs and irritations. This system may create a clear or white […]

There are certain times in a female’s dog life when brown discharge is considered normal, for example during the heat cycle or after giving birth. The rest of the time, brown discharge is cause for […]

As a veterinarian, I see dogs with dry or scabby skin on a weekly basis. It is a very common problem that many dog owners face which can lead to an unsightly coat and sometimes […]

Rashes are one of the most common skin issues we see in our pet clinic. They come in all shapes, sizes, and locations. Here, we’ll focus on one specific area: armpit rash on dog. 5 […]

Golden Retrievers, like all dog breeds, are prone to certain health issues and eye-related ailments. As a skilled ophthalmologist, I have had plenty of experience dealing with these conditions in this breed. Let’s now review […]