Our Blog Getting a Paw Up on Osteoarthritis in Pets Almost all pets (and people) are affected by arthritis at some point in their lifetime. While it is not always a debilitating condition, it certainly can affect the quality of life. At Dupont Veterinary Clinic, we are big proponents of treating osteoarthritis in pets early and aggressively to ensure the happiest pet possible. Arthritis Basics […] Read More Allergies in Pets Allergies in pets usually cause itching (and lots of it). It’s not easy to just stand by and watch your best friend constantly scratch an itch that won’t go away. The first step toward any kind of relief is consulting your veterinarian. In addition to relieving the symptoms, we can work toward identifying possible reasons […] Read More ACL Rupture in Dogs Pup personalities run the gamut from lazy lap dogs to high-performance athletes, but it might surprise you to know that no matter where your pet falls on the fitness spectrum, he or she can still be prone to injury—even an ACL rupture. In dogs, this ligament is called the cranial cruciate ligament (or CCL), but […] Read More 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Heartworm Disease Most pet owners have heard a lot about heartworms from their veterinarian, friends, or commercials. Since we have seen a rise in heartworm disease in our area this summer, we would like to teach you 10 things that you didn’t know about heartworms. 1. Heartworms have long lasting effects even after the infection has been […] Read More A Closer Look at Cat Vaccinations To be a cat owner, you have to be a cat lover. And to truly love cats, you have to support their overall health and day-to-day wellness. This means providing them with “creature comforts” and ensuring they remain safe from infectious diseases. While cat vaccinations are tailored to the unique needs of each pet, they’re […] Read More February Is Dental Month! February is dental health month, which means it’s time for your pet to open wide for a dental examination! Just like in people, if plaque and tartar build up and are left untreated it can progress to painful periodontal disease. Dupont Veterinary Clinic offers a discount for dental exams all year long within 90 days […] Read More Top 5 Blogs of 2023 Happy New Year! We are so grateful for the continued support of our lovely community. We couldn’t do what we do without each and every one of you. As we reflect on the end of another year, we wanted to take some time to go back and revisit some of our most popular blogs of […] Read More Coping with Pet Anxiety During Holiday Fireworks and Noise Ringing in the holidays with festive gatherings and fireworks are fun traditions for people, but loud noises, unfamiliar voices, and hectic atmospheres can trigger anxiety in some of our animal friends. This holiday season, consider that the pets in your household may prefer some peace and quiet amid the hustle and bustle. And while we […] Read More Holiday Pet Safety Tips This time of year, most of us begin focusing on the upcoming holidays. Who will host? What dishes will we make? Is it too early to begin decorating (of course not!)? However, while our to-do lists may be long, holiday pet safety should remain a top priority. No Feasting for Fido Keeping pets out of […] Read More Things That Go Bark in the Night: All About Halloween Pet Safety If your pet loves wearing a costume and greeting gaggles of tiny princesses and superheroes at the front door, then Halloween is certainly as much fun for him or her as it is for the two-legged members of the family. This spooky time of year isn’t without its risks, however, even for those pets that […] Read More Older Posts