Once-A-Year Heartworm Prevention For Your Dog Has Arrived!

Once-A-Year Heartworm Prevention For Your Dog Has Arrived!

Heartworm disease remains a serious and potentially fatal disease that is spread to our pets by mosquitoes. In 2019 there have been over 2,500 cases in Indiana alone, and these are only the cases that were reported. In fact, Dupont Veterinary Clinic treated 7 dogs in August 2019, alone! Suffice it to say, heartworm disease […]

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A Spotlight on Our Fundraiser for K9 Vests!

A Spotlight on Our Fundraiser for K9 Vests!

In 2018, 28 police K9s were killed in the line of duty. K9s are not only invaluable assets to any police force, but they are loyal friends, protecting both their officer handler and the community at large.  Much is expected of K9 officers. They are trained to patrol, track, and locate people, drugs, and explosives, […]

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Client Spotlight: Anne and Chris Bohlman and Their Incredible Therapy Dogs

Client Spotlight: Anne and Chris Bohlman and Their Incredible Therapy Dogs

Fort Wayne is a pretty great place to live, thanks in no small part to the residents. At Dupont Veterinary Clinic we are extremely fortunate to get to know so many incredible local families and their pets, such as Anne and Chris Bohlman and their dogs, Bessie, Dana, and MiniMoo.  The Bohlmans, along with their […]

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The Power of Platelet Rich Plasma in Veterinary Medicine

The Power of Platelet Rich Plasma in Veterinary Medicine

As people working in the veterinary field, the staff at Dupont Veterinary Clinic want to do everything we can to help animals. We work hard each day to relieve pain and suffering, and to help our patients get well. Part of being good at our job means staying ahead of advances in veterinary medicine and […]

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A Growing Concern: Heartworm Disease in Pets

A Growing Concern: Heartworm Disease in Pets

The winter thaw is on the horizon, and as we move toward the warmer weather of spring we’re preparing for a new season of creeping, crawling, and flying bugs. Of these, perhaps the most annoying, and potentially deadly, is the mosquito. With their bite, mosquitoes can transmit a dangerous parasite to pets known as heartworm. […]

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The Light Fantastic: Laser Therapy for Pets

The Light Fantastic: Laser Therapy for Pets

Have you noticed your older kitty slowing down lately? Maybe your agility dog has an injury that just won’t heal. In these and many other scenarios, it’s possible that laser therapy could be an answer to your pet’s pain and discomfort. Used for years in humans, laser therapy for pets uses Class IV laser light […]

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How to Choose Safe Chew Toys for Your Pet

How to Choose Safe Chew Toys for Your Pet

Anyone who’s ever lived with a pet knows that some habits die hard, especially those that have been ingrained for thousands of years. That angelic fluff ball perched on your couch may look like your furry best friend, but the reality is that our domesticated dogs and cats are basically wild animals masquerading as pets. […]

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Learning Together: Dupont Veterinary Clinic’s Top 5 Blogs of 2018

Learning Together: Dupont Veterinary Clinic’s Top 5 Blogs of 2018

Another year has come to a close, and the team at Dupont Veterinary Clinic couldn’t be more pleased with the growth of our practice and all the pets (and pet owners) we were fortunate enough to get to know. We’ve shared laughter and learning with you all,  as well as a few tears, and we […]

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Scrap the Table Scraps: Thanksgiving Foods That Can Be Harmful to Pets

Scrap the Table Scraps: Thanksgiving Foods That Can Be Harmful to Pets

It’s that special time of year that includes family time, fall hikes, and delicious Thanksgiving dishes. Unfortunately, it’s also that time of year that may include a scenario like this: the trash can on the floor, its contents all over the kitchen, leftover turkey carcass and bits of foil smeared everywhere. As you clean up […]

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How To Remove A Tick – And 4 Ways Not To

How To Remove A Tick – And 4 Ways Not To

It’s tick season here in our neck of the woods, and although summer is winding down, the tick population is definitely not. If your pet spends a lot of time in the great outdoors, you probably know that ticks are a problem to be prepared for. But have you ever had to remove a tick […]

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