Kate Howard, Vet Tech, Author at Senior Tail Waggers

Dog Lipomas: Can They Burst or Be Removed? Our Vet Explains

Lipomas in dogs are what we vets would consider good lumps. They may grow, but they don’t spread, and they generally don’t cause any problems. Generally. There are times that dog lipomas can grow big […]

Bright Red Blood in Dog’s Stools: Is it an Emergency? [Vet Advice]

Seeing bright red blood anywhere on your canine companion is enough to send any pet parent into an immediate frenzy, especially if that bright red blood is in your dog’s stool. Not to worry, as […]

Yeast Dog Smell: How to Get Rid of the Smell

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 […]

Age Spots On Dogs: What Are They & Should I Be Worried?

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 […]

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Clear Discharge from Female Dog: What to Do (Pregnant & Non-Pregnant Dogs)

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 […]

White Discharge in Female Dog: What it Means & When to Worry

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 […]

Brown Discharge from Female Dog: What It Means & What to Do

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 […]

Dry Flaky Skin With Scabs [w/ Pictures]: Our Vet Shares 7 Things You Should Know

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 […]

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Armpit Rash on Dog: Our Vet Shares Top Reasons & What to Do

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 […]

6 Eye Issues in Golden Retrievers: Our Eye Expert Explains

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 […]