Drake Vets

21/10/2026

Good morning, the road from the A386 Plymouth side is closed today. Please use the road off A386 Tavistock side and come in through the car park. Thank you

14/10/2026

🐱🐾CAT LOVERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!🐾🐱

🎉 COMPETITION TIME! 🎉

Do you know your cat facts? 🤔🐈

❓ OUR QUESTION:
How many eggs does a cat flea lay in a single day? 🥚🐜
🎁 Think you know the answer? Here’s how to enter!

🐾 HOW TO ENTER:
💬 Comment your answer below!
📍 Or pop into our Yelverton Surgery and enter in person.

📅 ENTRIES CLOSE ON 31ST OCTOBER! 🎃
Good luck, everyone! 🍀🐾

🤩See prize below 🤩

Let’s see who our cat-loving experts are! 😻❤️

14/10/2026

‼️PLEASE NOTE‼️

Tavistock Surgery Closure
Please be advised that our Tavistock Surgery will be closed from 12:00 pm today due to Goose Fair day.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

07/10/2026

Please join us in giving a massive congratulations to our lovely Amelia, who has officially passed all her exams and is now a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse.

We are incredibly proud of her dedication and hard work.

We are so lucky to have her on our team of all our exceptional nurses and can’t wait to see her thrive in her RVN role.

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Some pups from the recent puppy party. Pups can join as soon as they have had their first inoculations, its free and pups can come to three sessions as long as they haven't been out walking. People often think they have an older dog so their pup doesn't need to come along but often pups behave totally different to another dog than the one they are used to at home. They learn how to be handled in the group and how to play with the pups, we can identify any problems and discuss housetraining, diet and exercise and neutering and training. These are on a Tuesday at 6.15 if you have a pup and wish to come along just call the practice. The puppy training groups are also on a Tuesday after the puppy party and details about this can be sent to you if you email jacqui out puppy trainer and behaviourist who runs both groups. [email protected].

28/07/2026

Casper has been very busy again and has finished reading all the newspapers 😉

If you have any stacked up that you would like to donate he would be very grateful.

10/07/2026

☀️🥵 We’re in for another hot weekend, so it’s important to take a few extra steps to keep pets safe and comfortable.

Take a look at our quick hot weather safety guide, and read more detailed advice on our blog:
https://www.drakevets.co.uk/keeping-pets-safe-hot-weather/

16/06/2026

We are currently having internet issues which affects our phone lines and computers. . Please call us as normal but be aware we may take your phone number and call you back from a mobile. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

27/05/2026

Even at temperatures as low as 20°C (70°F) dogs are at risk of heat stroke.

This information is from the BVA regarding heat stress:

1. Heat Stress (Early Warning Signs)Physical Signs:
Heavy panting, excessive drooling/salivation, and seeking shade or water.
Behavioural: Restlessness, pacing, or reluctance to continue exercise.
What to do: Stop all exercise immediately, move to a cool, shaded area, and offer small amounts of room-temperature water.
2. Heat Exhaustion (Serious Symptoms)Physical Signs:
Noisy, distressed breathing; bright red or very pale gums.
Behavioural: Wobbling, stumbling, or uncoordinated movement.
What to do: Begin active cooling. Pour tepid (room temperature) water over the dog. Never use ice-cold water as it can cause shock. Contact your vet immediately.
3. Heat Stroke (Dire Medical Emergency)Physical Signs:
Vomiting, diarrhoea, thick, sticky saliva, glassy eyes.
Critical: Collapse, seizures, or unconsciousness.
What to do: "Wet then Vet." Pour room-temperature water over the dog to cool them down before and during transport to the nearest veterinary practice.