February Is Dental Month!

February Is Dental Month!

February is dental health month, which means it’s time for your pet to open wide for a dental examination!  Just like in people, if plaque and tartar build up and are left untreated it can progress to painful periodontal disease. Dupont Veterinary Clinic offers a discount for dental exams all year long within 90 days […]

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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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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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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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Holiday Pet Safety In and Around the Home

Holiday Pet Safety In and Around the Home

It’s odd that the ways in which we celebrate the holidays are also responsible for negatively impacting pet health. Between the foods, guests, and routine disruptions, pets are inadvertently placed in the crosshairs. To counteract the effect that the seasonal holidays have on our ability to mitigate disaster, we offer this guide to holiday pet […]

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Which Foods to Avoid Giving to Your Pet During the Holiday Season

Which Foods to Avoid Giving to Your Pet During the Holiday Season

The holidays are a time for feasting, and many people loosen the reins on diet restrictions and enjoy the many delectable foods that can be found on holiday tables. As our pets also gather around the table and plead with you with their eyes to feed them, it can be easy to forget about how […]

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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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