Helpful tips, recent news, inspiring tales, cute photos and more fun stuff from The Drake Center.
The Holidays Are Coming...Are Your Pets Ready?
By Nicole Abrego
“The most wonderful time of the year” is upon us. During the hustle and bustle of preparing holiday feasts, booking your flight to visit relatives and scouring online for the best deals on gifts, you realized you forgot one thing...where is Fido going to stay during the holidays?!
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Dr. K's Case of the Month: Overgrown
By Dr. Heather Kovac
The Patient
Wendy is an 8 year old female domestic shorthair cat who presented for her annual check-up with me and the owner said she did not have any concerns about her health.
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The Ecology of Litter Boxes
When many of us decide to get a cat, we’ll spend hours and hours online researching nutrition, choosing the perfect collar, and pleading for recommendations from family members and even strangers on social media groups about care for our new kitty.
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What is Parvovirus (Parvo)?
New pet adopters and experienced dog owners alike may wonder, "What is the parvovirus (parvo)? How does my dog get parvo? Can parvo spread to humans and other animals?"
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Why Cats Knock Things Over
Whether you find it amusing or frustrating - or a little of both - the fact is if you own a cat, they are going to knock objects off any elevated surface, such as your desk or a table. Are they simply trying to be annoying, or is there a reason for this behavior? There are several reasons that contribute to why cats do this. Let’s explore this cutely problematic behavior to figure out why cats do it, and what can be done to prevent it.
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Dr. K's Case of the Month: Hot Dog
By Dr. Heather Kovac
The Patient
Molly is a 4 year old female yellow Labrador retriever mix who presented for a skin lesion on the side of her neck.
The Case
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