Helpful tips, recent news, inspiring tales, cute photos and more fun stuff from The Drake Center.
Feeding grain-free? Your dog may be at risk for heart disease
By Jennifer Reed
In veterinary medicine, we have the ability to treat a myriad of conditions—from sensitive stomachs to skin issues and everything in between—with the help of balanced, therapeutic diets. But what happens when what we feed actually causes health problems for our pets? An alarming trend is causing veterinary professionals to take a closer look at the link between popular pet diets and heart disease.
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Does Your Pet Need a Plane Ticket? And Other Questions You May Have About Flying with Pets
Whether you're relocating or considering taking your pet on vacation with you, flying with pets presents interesting challenges.
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How to Train Your Cat to Like the Cat Carrier - It IS Possible!
Does your kitty panic at the sight of the cat carrier? A lot of cats do. You bring it out and suddenly your cat is squeezing himself into the world’s smallest hiding place or becoming a raging lion hissing and swatting - claws out - at anyone who tries to come near him.
Yeah, we’ve experienced that too.
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Good Dog! Blog: Bodie Month 2
By: Laura Sarvinski (Bodie's Trainer)
This month has been a big month for Bodie! I was away at team training for a week while my trainee Good Dog Yellow graduated! During that time Bodie stayed with my mom and dad and had a lot of fun! When I returned from San Diego Bodie received his final DHPP shot and now we are walking on field trips!
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How to Recognize the Signs of Heatstroke in Your Dog
Did you know dogs are at risk of heatstroke? As the weather heats up, human bodies’ sweat as a way to regulate our body temperature, but our pups are at greater risk. If a dog gets overheated, this can lead to heat stroke and severe health issues -- even death. Even worse, it can happen in minutes.
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Reasons Your Cat May Be Meowing So Much
Have you ever encountered a “chatty” kitty? One who meowed at every opportunity (and then some)? Or maybe you’ve had the experience of a kitty who was mostly quiet, but then something happened and he became extremely “meowy.”
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New Feliscratch for Cats: Now Available at the Drake Center
Do you have a habitual scratcher on your hands? Well you’re not alone. According to recent studies, more than 50% of cat owners in the US have experienced their cat scratching in unwanted locations. Living with a cat that claws unwanted surfaces, such as couches and wood furniture can be frustrating; not to mention costly.
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Tips for Fun (and Safety) at the Dog Park
For many dogs, off-leash parks are an important part of sociability, not to mention exercise. Yet, dog parks are not for everyone. Dogs with aggression issues or poor social skills are not good candidates for example. But if your dog is a friendly sort who enjoys the camaraderie of playing chase with the pack, they can be a terrific outlet for both physical and mental stimulation.
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