Home Pet Dental Care: The Key to a Healthy Mouth

Home Pet Dental Care: The Key to a Healthy Mouth

By age 3, up to 85 percent of pet dogs and cats exhibit some signs of periodontal disease. Untreated periodontal disease can spell big problems for a pet, including damage to the heart, kidneys, and other major organs, not to mention possible tooth loss and significant pain. Anything a pet owner can do to reduce […]

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Prepare for the Worst: How to Recognize and Treat Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

Prepare for the Worst: How to Recognize and Treat Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

Most pet owners develop a certain mindset regarding their pet’s overall health and safety. The concept of “whatever can go wrong, will go wrong” might not necessarily be the healthiest or most sustainable, but it can serve to keep pets as safe as possible. Regarding antifreeze poisoning in pets, being able to assess a pet’s […]

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How to Score Trending Pet Toys This Holiday Season

How to Score Trending Pet Toys This Holiday Season

If you are like most pet owners, you’re always on the lookout for new and interesting items for your pet. It is crucial to encourage play and problem solving at home, but that doesn’t mean all toys and games are fun or satisfying to your pet. In fact, many commercially available products have become sort […]

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The Feline Fanatic’s Guide to Cat Hyperthyroidism

The Feline Fanatic’s Guide to Cat Hyperthyroidism

Some of our feline friends have the ability to eat whatever they want and still lose weight. No, it’s not the latest fad diet, and honestly it is not as good as it might sound, either. A super metabolism might sound appealing, but the reality is that it can have some pretty detrimental effects.

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Tips for Flying with Your Pets

Tips for Flying with Your Pets

There is always a risk that traveling with pets can cause a little bit of stress for your furry friends. Flying with pets definitely presents its own set of challenges, but with a little bit of planning, this experience can be fun and safe for everyone. For better preparations, add the following tips to your […]

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A Guide to Diabetes in Dogs

A Guide to Diabetes in Dogs

In some ways animals and humans are very similar. Unfortunately, this means they are affected by many of the same disease processes that humans face. One of these shared experiences is the development of diabetes mellitus. About 1 in 500 pets is affected by diabetes. So what do you need to know about diabetes in […]

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Understanding Dog Vaccines

Understanding Dog Vaccines

Most pet owners are on board with the fact that their dog needs some vaccinations to keep their furry family member safe and healthy. But what vaccines do dogs need? Are dog vaccines safe? When do you start to vaccinate a puppy? Dupont Veterinary Clinic has all the information you need when it comes to […]

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How to Leash Train a Puppy in 5 Easy Steps

How to Leash Train a Puppy in 5 Easy Steps

Walking on a leash with some manners is an essential skill for any well-groomed pup, from a tiny shih tzu to a gargantuan great Dane. How to get a puppy to walk on a leash like a civilized being isn’t always apparent, though. Based on our years of experience, your friends at Dupont Veterinary Clinic […]

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The Nose Knows: Understanding Your Dog’s Sense of Smell

The Nose Knows: Understanding Your Dog’s Sense of Smell

The canine species is pretty well known for its excellent sniffer. From drug detecting police dogs, to search and rescue dogs, to your family friend who always seems to know when dinner is ready, the evidence is clear. But what can a dog smell exactly, and why is their sense of smell so sensitive? 

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Can Dogs Sweat to Cool Down?

Can Dogs Sweat to Cool Down?

In the absence of an efficient cooling system, dogs require special attention to fluctuating internal body temperatures. This is especially true during the hottest summer days, and even more so in dogs with dark fur coats, or thick double coats. Since they are covered with thousands of hair follicles, dogs sweat through their paws, nose, […]

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