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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A Corny Conundrum: Why Do My Dog’s Paws Smell like Corn Chips?

A Corny Conundrum: Why Do My Dog’s Paws Smell like Corn Chips?

No one ever thinks a dog smells great all of the time. In fact, most doggos have a musty odor to them, especially when they get wet. But if you have ever gotten a quick whiff of your dog’s feet, it may have reminded you of something… Is that… corn chips?  “Frito feet” may seem […]

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Coming Through With Flying Colors: House Training A Puppy 

Coming Through With Flying Colors: House Training A Puppy 

When you bring a new puppy into your home, you can count on a few accidents… to say the least. This is just one aspect of the joys of being a new puppy owner. But house training a puppy doesn’t have to be difficult, or take forever. There are several effective and positive ways to […]

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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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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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Much Ado About the Canine Flu

Much Ado About the Canine Flu

If you’ve been in recently or have taken your pooch to boarding facilities, groomers, or dog parks, you may have heard talk about canine influenza. Perhaps we recommended the vaccine for your dog or you were told that Fluffy can’t have her bath without it. So, what exactly is this canine flu and why have […]

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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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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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