Coping with Pet Anxiety During Holiday Fireworks and Noise

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 […]

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Holiday Pet Safety Tips

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 […]

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Things That Go Bark in the Night: All About Halloween Pet Safety

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 […]

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Volunteering With Your Pet During The Holidays

Volunteering With Your Pet During The Holidays

During the holidays, many of us think of friends and family first and foremost. Those less fortunate also are never far from our thoughts during this season of gratitude and giving, of course, and even during our own holiday hustle and bustle we tend to smile more at strangers, bake for the neighbors, and even […]

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When to Call the Vet for a Suspected Snake Bite

When to Call the Vet for a Suspected Snake Bite

Summer means the weather is warm enough for snakes to come out and enjoy the sunshine, which can be a problem for your pet.  Here in Indiana, we have four venomous snake species in the entire state: copperheads, cottonmouths, eastern massasauga rattlesnakes, and timber rattlesnakes. In Fort Wayne, your pet is more likely to run […]

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Never Leave Your Pet in a Hot Car During Summer (and Other Summer Safety Tips for Pets)

Never Leave Your Pet in a Hot Car During Summer (and Other Summer Safety Tips for Pets)

It’s tempting to bring Fido with you everywhere you go, especially during the summertime. The gray days of winter are over and everything is green, vibrant, and ready for adventure. But here in Indiana, our sticky summer days can soar to 80° Fahrenheit or higher—which feels a lot hotter when you factor in the humidity.  […]

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Adventure Calls! What You Need to Know About Camping with Pets

Adventure Calls! What You Need to Know About Camping with Pets

Camping is a beloved summer activity for many families, and Indiana is home to a wide variety of scenic spots to pitch your tent. Including the family pet can make the experience even more memorable. After all, who doesn’t relish the sight of a happy pup frolicking through the woods or along the lakeshore? Camping […]

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Lutheran Military Veterans & Family Ministries Runs Exclusively on Donations and Volunteerism

Lutheran Military Veterans & Family Ministries Runs Exclusively on Donations and Volunteerism

If you’ve been around Dupont Veterinary Clinic for long, you know we’re passionate about animals! We also care deeply for the people that come along with the pets we see! That’s why we love to support organizations that care for both people and pets! Dr. Steve Harry has been the owner of DVC since 1999. […]

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Noticing Symptoms of Pet Cancer May Lead to Early Diagnosis and Treatment

Noticing Symptoms of Pet Cancer May Lead to Early Diagnosis and Treatment

One of the best things that pets have going for them is the neverending love and support of their human companions. Responsible, dedicated pet owners lovingly protect their pets from all sorts of illnesses and injuries, and promote day-to-day wellbeing, comfort, and safety. To determine daily health and wellness, owners may assess their pet’s appearance […]

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Food Aggression in Cats

<strong>Food Aggression in Cats</strong>

If you’re a proud cat parent—particularly in a multi-cat household—you might occasionally witness a feeding frenzy that includes snarling, shoving, and swatting. Why? Because some cats get quite possessive of their kibble. A rare instance of this behavior is probably nothing to worry about, but if your cat’s mealtimes are routinely punctuated by hissing, growling, […]

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