Food Aggression in Cats

<strong>Food Aggression in Cats</strong>

If you’re a proud cat parent—particularly in a multi-cat household—you might occasionally witness a feeding frenzy that includes snarling, shoving, and swatting. Why? Because some cats get quite possessive of their kibble. A rare instance of this behavior is probably nothing to worry about, but if your cat’s mealtimes are routinely punctuated by hissing, growling, […]

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How to Leash Train a Puppy in 5 Easy Steps

How to Leash Train a Puppy in 5 Easy Steps

Walking on a leash with some manners is an essential skill for any well-groomed pup, from a tiny shih tzu to a gargantuan great Dane. How to get a puppy to walk on a leash like a civilized being isn’t always apparent, though. Based on our years of experience, your friends at Dupont Veterinary Clinic […]

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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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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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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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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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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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Don’t Eat That! A Spotlight on Foreign Bodies in Pets

Don’t Eat That! A Spotlight on Foreign Bodies in Pets

Pets are curious by nature, and their obvious delight in investigating new or interesting objects is part of what makes them so lovable. The trouble begins when Fido or Fluffy go from innocently sniffing that sock left on the floor, to swallowing it whole. Some small items may pass through your pet’s GI tract, but […]

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A Place in Our Hearts: The Human–Animal Bond

A Place in Our Hearts: The Human–Animal Bond

It’s no secret that cats and dogs, horses and birds, and all other pets give us joy and unconditional love every day. The human-animal bond is powerful, and that link goes beyond companionship. We see this bond on display often in our veterinary hospital, and feel fortunate to celebrate the human-animal bond each and every […]

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