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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Never Leave Your Pet in a Hot Car During Summer (and Other Summer Safety Tips for Pets)

Never Leave Your Pet in a Hot Car During Summer (and Other Summer Safety Tips for Pets)

It’s tempting to bring Fido with you everywhere you go, especially during the summertime. The gray days of winter are over and everything is green, vibrant, and ready for adventure. But here in Indiana, our sticky summer days can soar to 80° Fahrenheit or higher—which feels a lot hotter when you factor in the humidity.  […]

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Noticing Symptoms of Pet Cancer May Lead to Early Diagnosis and Treatment

Noticing Symptoms of Pet Cancer May Lead to Early Diagnosis and Treatment

One of the best things that pets have going for them is the neverending love and support of their human companions. Responsible, dedicated pet owners lovingly protect their pets from all sorts of illnesses and injuries, and promote day-to-day wellbeing, comfort, and safety. To determine daily health and wellness, owners may assess their pet’s appearance […]

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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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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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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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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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