Helpful tips, recent news, inspiring tales, cute photos and more fun stuff from The Drake Center.
Tips for a Frightfully Fun & Pet-Friendly Halloween
By Nicole Abrego
Feel that chill in the air? The spooky Halloween season is here! Although Halloween may be a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we still wanted to offer some tips on how you can ensure that your pets can have a happy and safe Halloween.
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5 Cat Wellness Tips in Honor of Pet Wellness Month
October is pet wellness month and because, as veterinarians, we know that you want your fur babies in your life for as long as possible, we’d like to help you put your pets on the path to wellness. We’re taking the opportunity in this blog post to talk about the many ways you can help improve your cat wellness.
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Dr. K's Case of the Month: Sweet but Toxic!
By Dr. Heather Kovac
The Patient
Max, a 10 year old male neutered Cocker Spaniel, came to see me after his owner found him eating her Melatonin medication.
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How to Decipher the Leash, Harness, and Collar Code For a Happy Hound
“Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole.” - Roger Caras
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The Secret to Ridding Your Dog of Itchy and Irritated Skin
As humans, we know just how frustrating it is to have itchy skin so, when you see your dog struggling with it, your heart naturally goes out to them...for the first few weeks. By week three, you’ve had it and, if you sleep with your pet, you’ve lost more Zzzzzs than you care to think about. Now both you and your pet are at your wit’s end, which is no place to be.
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10 Easy DIY Pet Projects to Do at Home
By Nicole Abrego
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How to Conquer the Cat Carrier For Stress-Free Vet Visits
Getting your cat in a carrier and taking them to the vet can be incredibly stressful for both of you. It's extremely common for cat owners who adore their cats to only take their cat into the vet when they are sick because it will stress their cat out. The big problem is that cats will try to hide their symptoms until they fall critically ill.
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