Helpful tips, recent news, inspiring tales, cute photos and more fun stuff from The Drake Center.
6 Hidden Signs of Great Veterinary Care
When it’s time to visit the veterinarian, you have a general idea of what to expect: Your pet will receive a nose-to-tail examination and your veterinarian may recommend vaccines, lab tests, or flea contro
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Winter Tick Season: How to Protect Your Pet From Ticks
By Nicole Abrego
The rolling waves, cool ocean breeze, the few occasional rain showers, we San Diegans and our pets are quite spoiled when it comes to our mild winters. However, our winter season brings some uninvited guests...ticks.
What are ticks?
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Top New Year’s Resolutions For Your Pets (and You)!
By Nicole Abrego
As 2018 comes to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on the year and determine what we would like to achieve in the coming year. Why not set some goals for our pets as well?
Setting and participating in your pet’s life goals is a great way to bond with your furry companion and pick up some great habits yourself. So why not give it a try? Here are the top New Year’s Resolutions For Your Pets (and You)!
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Top 10 Holiday Safety Tips for Pets
The holiday season is a time of giving and joy for many families. However, for pets, there are some dangers that come along with the holiday festivities. During this season, it is important to keep in mind some of the hazards for pets while still enjoying the holidays together.
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Saying Goodbye: How Our Veterinarians Can Guide You Through Your Pet's End of Life
By Nicole Abrego
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Grain-Free Pet Food Frenzy – The Evidence May Be…Grainy
Recently, NBC did a report that grain-free foods are causing a type of potentially deadly heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. The veterinarian they interviewed specifically said dogs need a grain-based dog food. People are now being scared off all grain-free foods.
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Are Essential Oils Safe for Pets?
The holidays are in the air and so are the many wonderful aromas that accompany them. But pet owners, beware: If your favorite seasonal scent comes from a dropper or diffuser, it may pose a serious threat to your pet.
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6 Ways to Make Your Home More Comfortable for a Senior Pet
The effects of aging tend to sneak up on all of us—even our pets—but because they happen so gradually, they can be easy to miss. If your dog is starting to bump into objects around the house or your cat isn’t spending as much time in her favorite lofty perch, a few environmental changes may be in order.
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