Pet Obesity: How to Keep Your Pet at a Healthy Weight

Pet Obesity: How to Keep Your Pet at a Healthy Weight

A portly pet is an adorable pet, right? That’s what most memes and other animal images in the media often imply. However, overweight pets face several health risks, including a shortened lifespan. As humans battle their own expanding waistlines, overweight and obese pets have followed a similar pattern. Over the past decade, the percentage of […]

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An Owner’s Guide to Periodontal Disease in Pets

An Owner’s Guide to Periodontal Disease in Pets

Periodontal disease is one of the most common health problems among dogs and cats. Without proper dental care and professional cleanings, many pets lose or break teeth. They may also suffer from inflammation, infection, and diseases affecting the major organs of the body. To learn more about periodontal disease in pets, the team at Dupont […]

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Choosing the Right Breed for Your Family

Choosing the Right Breed for Your Family

Adding a pet into your family can be a big decision. Should you get a Dog? A cat? A gerbil..? Once you have decided that adding a fuzzy (or feathered… or scaly?) family member is the right move for all involved, you’ll need to put some careful thought into which pet you choose. One size […]

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Ultimate Pet Presents for the Holidays

Ultimate Pet Presents for the Holidays

Most pet lovers have at least one beloved furry companion on Santa’s gift list. In fact, statistics show that over 90% of pet owners buy Fido or Fluffy gifts this time of year. That’s a lot of wrapping and bows! However, with all the amazing items to choose from, where do you begin finding the […]

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The Amazing Canine: All About Service Dogs

The Amazing Canine: All About Service Dogs

There’s no doubt that dogs are pretty special. Having lived and worked alongside humans for thousands of years, dogs are capable of deep communion with us, bringing joy, love, companionship, and healing. Indeed, the relationship between human and canine is remarkable, and is treasured by anyone who has ever loved a dog, and service dogs […]

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Meet Novak – Mikala’s Service Dog!!

Meet Novak – Mikala’s Service Dog!!

Hello DVC Family and Friends! I’m Novak!! I’ve waited a long time to get to say these words! Do you remember last year when many of you graciously contributed money to “4 Paws For Mikala”? You partnered with a sweet Fort Wayne young lady to help her get her own service dog. Well… after over […]

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My Dog Ate My Homework: Intestinal Blockage in Pets

My Dog Ate My Homework: Intestinal Blockage in Pets

“The dog ate my homework!” Is this age-old classroom excuse a reality in your home? If you have a pet who enjoys taking the occasional chomp out of objects around your home, he or she runs the risk of winding up with an intestinal blockage. Intestinal blockage in pets, also called gastrointestinal obstruction or bowel […]

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Bark Voyage: The Ins And Outs Of Traveling With A Pet

Bark Voyage: The Ins And Outs Of Traveling With A Pet

Summer’s not over yet, and if you haven’t hit the road (or the sky) for your summer vacation, there’s still time! If you are considering whether traveling with a pet is the right decision for your family, your team at Dupont Veterinary Clinic has got you covered. We’ll walk you through the process of getting […]

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What Should I Bring to Our Vet Visit?

What Should I Bring to Our Vet Visit?

By Ashley Dawes, DVM Bringing your pet in for a vet visit can be stressful, whether it is for a routine visit or for a problem. We at Dupont Veterinary Clinic have put together a list of items to bring with you to help make your visit as stress-free and easy as possible. Your Pre-Vet Visit […]

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Explore the Outdoors! Tips for Camping with a Pet

Explore the Outdoors! Tips for Camping with a Pet

The dog days of summer can inspire us to escape to the great outdoors for some fresh air and fun. If you’re a nature-loving pet parent, camping with a pet might seem like the ultimate way to relax on a weekend. In preparing for such an excursion, you probably have a number of ‘must-haves’, like […]

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