Helpful tips, recent news, inspiring tales, cute photos and more fun stuff from The Drake Center.
Spaying or Neutering Your Pet Benefits Them AND You!
If you grew up in the '80s or ’90s, then you know the highlight of staying home from school sick was watching “The Price is Right.” For over 30 years, Bob Barker signed off with, “Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered.” For those who have grown up in the 2000s, Drew Carey has continued the mantra.
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Dr. K's Case of the Month: Hair-Raising Tales
By Dr. Heather Kovac
Case #1: Scissors Scare
The Patient:
Tootsie, a 4 year old female domestic longhair cat, presented for a wound on her chest.
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How to Pill a Pet if Your Pet is Being a Pill
Humor in the title aside, it can be very frustrating to get your dog to take their medicine, and if your pooch is on daily medication, it can be a tough pill to swallow—for both of you!
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February is Pet Dental Health Month: Why Your Pet's Dental Health is Important
By Nicole Abrego
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10 Smart Reasons for Keeping Your Dog on a Leash
Does your dog practically do cartwheels when you pick up the leash? If so, you may have taught them well to be excited about fitness! January is National Walk Your Pet Month, and while there have been movements to have “leash-free” communities, there are good reasons to keep your pet leashed in public places, no matter how well-behaved your dog is.
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Dr. K's Case of the Month: Swollen Face
By Dr. Heather Kovac
The Patient
Rigley, a 10 year old male Pug/Beagle mix, presented to me for having a swollen face.
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National Dress Up Your Pet Day
What are you doing this January 14th? The answer is, being fabulous with your pet, of course! January 14th is National Dress Up Your Pet Day – a special day created by celebrity pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige in 2009.
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Choosing a Dog Food
By Dr. Kathy Boehme
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