Helpful tips, recent news, inspiring tales, cute photos and more fun stuff from The Drake Center.
Rewarding Your Dog Without Treats
When it comes to positive reinforcement and rewarding your dog for good behavior or learning a new command, treats are obviously the first thing that pet owners tend to rely on. They are convenient and effective, especially when it comes to training your pet.
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Matting in Cats
Matted fur is a condition that occurs mostly in longhaired cats when their fur becomes knotted and entangled. There are several reasons this can happen. When a cat sheds their undercoat, the fur can become caught in the top coat. If a cat’s fur becomes dirty or oily, it can also become entwined and matted.
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Introducing the Chill Protocol at The Drake Center
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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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