Your Dog Has a Limp, Time to Investigate Why

Your Dog Has a Limp, Time to Investigate Why

An older dog may start to show signs of aging in the ways they move. Or, rather, by restrictions to their movements. Osteoarthritis is a very real threat to the health and well-being of senior pets. Among other symptoms, limping can become part of their new normal. Luckily, changes to their nutrition, treatment, and lifestyle […]

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Dog Behavior: What to Do About Pet Aggression

Dog Behavior: What to Do About Pet Aggression

Puppies exhibit certain (and harmless) behaviors like biting and growling that allow them to discover how to fit in with the family. We teach our pups manners, and they grow to become happy members of the household. Unless they don’t.  Dogs that become increasingly aggressive as they mature out of their puppy years can lead […]

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The Benefits of Spay or Neuter Procedures Outweigh the Risks

The Benefits of Spay or Neuter Procedures Outweigh the Risks

Modern living has a lot going for it. It’s safe, clean, and super efficient. But the sheer amount of choices from minute to minute can be exhausting. Fortunately, some decisions are easy to make, especially if there are far more advantages than drawbacks. Regarding the choice to spay or neuter a pet, the positive results […]

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Dogs Eat Grass For All Sorts of Reasons, But Should They?

Dogs Eat Grass For All Sorts of Reasons, But Should They?

Since dogs explore the world around them through their nose and mouth, it makes sense that they try to taste as much as they can. Socks, table food, feces, and more round out the canine palette. Some of their choices are, well, less than “choice,” but as long as they aren’t harmed by their explorations, […]

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Working From Home With Your Pet: The Way Of The Future?

Working From Home With Your Pet: The Way Of The Future?

Over the course of the last year, the home has turned into the center for living, entertainment, and even working. While working from home with your pet might have seemed exciting at first, a lot of us quickly saw how our pets can make it harder to stay productive throughout the day.  Whether your cat […]

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When Doggie Breath Starts to Really Reek, It’s Time to Act

When Doggie Breath Starts to Really Reek, It’s Time to Act

The seemingly slow build up of yucky yellowish-brown stuff on the back molars might not cause problems right away, but if left alone for too long, a telltale smell might become part of your dog’s kisses. The first sign of dental disease in pets (like people) is usually bad breath.  Unfortunately, that doggie breath you’ve […]

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Positive Reinforcement Training: Why it Works

Positive Reinforcement Training: Why it Works

Proper training is a key component of a happy, relaxed dog who can enjoy the company of humans and other animals. When it comes to training methods, there are plenty of options out there, but most boil down to one of two things: positive or negative reinforcement.  The team at Dupont Veterinary Clinic is here […]

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Dupont Veterinary Clinic’s Top 5 Blogs of 2020!

Dupont Veterinary Clinic’s Top 5 Blogs of 2020!

Oh 2020… You rascal of a year. You’ve certainly had more than your fair share up ups and downs and, truth be told, we are not necessarily sad to see you go. Yet, for all the challenges you’ve thrown at us, one thing most of us can agree on is that it has been a […]

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Cuteness Overload: Guinea Pig Care and Keeping

Cuteness Overload: Guinea Pig Care and Keeping

Ever so adorable and endearing, guinea pigs have long-enjoyed their status as popular family pets, particularly for those looking to adopt a fur-friend that is both inexpensive and non-destructive.  That said, there are also a slew of popular misconceptions about guinea pigs. These misnomers include the belief that they are low-maintenance pets who do not […]

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The Digital Age: The Role of Digital Imaging in Veterinary Medicine

The Digital Age: The Role of Digital Imaging in Veterinary Medicine

Technology gets better (and faster) almost every day, and veterinary medicine has benefited from these innovations. Over the last century we have gone from James Herriot-style farm vets to the ability to perform organ transplants – a pretty remarkable jump, in our estimation.  At Dupont Veterinary Clinic, veterinary technology is particularly visible in our daily […]

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