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	<title>Encinitas Pet Health Blog by The Drake Center for Veterinary Care &#187; Healthcare</title>
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		<title>Should you have pet insurance?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Veterinary medicine much like human medicine continues to evolve and new advances are available that once were not options for our pets.  The great news is because of these medical advances our pets are living longer than ever before.  The downside comes when not every pet owner is able to afford the often high costs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Foxtail season is approaching</title>
		<link>http://blog.thedrakecenter.com/2010/04/15/foxtail-season-is-approaching/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Foxtails are annual grasses that are common in weedy areas around roads, paths, and fields. They are soft and green January thru March or early April. In late spring however,   the heads begin to dry and that’s when the danger begins, lasting throughout summer and fall.  There are more than 40 species of foxtails around [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heartworm Disease</title>
		<link>http://blog.thedrakecenter.com/2010/03/08/heartworm-disease/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a fairly large worm, up to 14 inches long, that in adulthood lives in the heart and pulmonary arteries of an infected dog. Dogs acquire this infection through mosquito bites as mosquitoes readily pick up larval heartworms from infected dogs and carry them to new dogs. Some geographic areas have severe [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4th of July Tips</title>
		<link>http://blog.thedrakecenter.com/2009/06/29/4th-of-july-tips/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including the four-legged members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to reward Rover with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch fireworks, in reality some festive foods and products [...]]]></description>
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		<title>No Tax On Veterinary Services!</title>
		<link>http://blog.thedrakecenter.com/2009/02/24/no-tax-on-veterinary-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On November 6, 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger called for an increase in the California state sales tax to address the multi-billion dollar deficit in the budget and proposed a sales tax on all veterinary services. This was part of a larger combination of program cuts and revenue increases to balance the state budget. This proposal would have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Safety Belts Save Lives!</title>
		<link>http://blog.thedrakecenter.com/2008/11/14/safety-belts-save-lives/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bark Buckle Up is a nationwide campaign to educate pet parents on the importance of securing their pets safely for travel. They work with Volvo dealers, law enforcement, fire departments and rescue agencies to expose the dangers of unrestrained pets. While it is admirable for us to love our pets enough to take them along [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Say “No” to a tax on veterinary services!</title>
		<link>http://blog.thedrakecenter.com/2008/11/14/say-%e2%80%9cno%e2%80%9d-to-a-tax-on-veterinary-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To Our Clients: Say “No” to a tax on veterinary services! Governor Schwarzenegger wants to raise millions by adding a tax on veterinary services.  This will be reflected directly on YOUR BILL at the end of every visit to your veterinarian. On November 6, 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger called for an increase in the California [...]]]></description>
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		<title>OKTOBERFEST, Sunday Sept. 21</title>
		<link>http://blog.thedrakecenter.com/2008/09/11/oktoberfest-sunday-sept-21/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:58:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come see us at the 14th Annual Encinitas Oktoberfest!  Sunday, Sept. 21 from 10am-6pm.  On Mountain Vista at El Camino Real.  The event emphasizes arts &#38; crafts, entertainment, authentic beverages and exhibits.  There will be over 200 vendors, including us, The Drake Center.  We will be giving away goodies and having a free raffle for baskets containing great dog and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ULTRASOUND</title>
		<link>http://blog.thedrakecenter.com/2008/09/05/ultrasound/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ultrasound is a valuable diagnostic tool offered at the Drake Center. It gives a 3 dimensional, real-time image of internal organs. It provides different information than an x-ray and is often used in addition to x-rays to get the most information on what may be going on within a pet. X-rays are great at high-lighting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon</title>
		<link>http://blog.thedrakecenter.com/2008/09/04/surf-dog-surf-a-thon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon September 7, 2008, Del Mar Dog Beach, CA, United States Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon is a great family day at the beach for surfers and dog lovers alike. This event will help raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership. Whether you want to surf for animals on your [...]]]></description>
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