Helpful tips, recent news, inspiring tales, cute photos and more fun stuff from The Drake Center.
9 Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Perfectly Pampered Pooch
Don’t you think Andy Williams should have sung, “Whoop de do, and dickory dock, has anyone caught a glimpse of my sock?” It’s the holiday season! And if you own a dog, you know that anything around your house could potentially become their favorite toy—even those high-end slippers you splurged on. Why not get your doggo something special this year, just for them? Perhaps this will leave your belongings intact. Hey, it’s worth a shot!
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Leptospirosis Outbreak in San Diego: How to Protect Your Pet
By Nicole Abrego
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Dr. K's Case of the Month: Seeing Trouble
By Dr. Heather Kovac
The Patient
Holly, a 5 year old female spayed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, came to see me because she was squinting and rubbing at her right eye.
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The Secret to Keeping Your Cat Safe and Slender This Holiday Season
We all get excited about holiday festivities and decorations—from the Christmas tree and holly berries to the Menorah and other Hanukkah trimmings during the holiday season. As you may see the sparkle in your family’s eyes when you bring out the tinsel, you may not realize that your cat also has a sparkle as well.
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Pet Diabetes Facts to Know to Keep Your Cat or Dog Healthy
November is National Diabetes Month and, although this originally began as an awareness day for humans who are stricken with this endocrine disease, it has evolved into National Pet Diabetes Month as well. As veterinarians, we’re all for more awareness about this disease, as many people don’t realize how prevalent it is. In fact, 1 in every 200 cats will get it in their lifetime!
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CBD Products for Pets: What You Should Know
By Nicole Abrego, checked by Dr. Michele Drake
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Dr. K’s Case of the Month: A Ravenous Appetite
By Dr. Heather Kovac
The Patient
Mittens, a 15 year old spayed female domestic shorthair cat, was presented by her owner for weight loss and an increased appetite.
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Does My Pet Need Year-Round Flea and Tick Prevention? Yes, and Here's Why!
The sun is starting to set earlier and earlier and the temperature is getting cooler. Some parts of the U.S. have begun to see blankets of snow that seemingly showed up overnight. Our minds have turned to thoughts of fireplaces and mugs of hot cocoa. We see our sleeping pets curled up and content on their bed when, all a sudden, their head pops up and they start to chew on their hip. “It can’t be a flea!” you think, noting the time of year and the chill in the air.
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