Smooth and Safe: The Many Ways to Prepare Your Pet for a New Baby

Smooth and Safe: The Many Ways to Prepare Your Pet for a New Baby

If your precious pet is about to play second fiddle to a squirming, crying human baby, he or she might not have the best reaction. After all, your pet was your first baby, and now you’re going to upset the perception that he or she is the center of your universe. If you have visions […]

Read More

Rogue Kitties: All About Feral Cat Colonies

Rogue Kitties: All About Feral Cat Colonies

Even avid cat lovers know what a nuisance feral cat colonies can be. Groups of cats multiply quickly, and with them come problems that can be devastating to watch. Thankfully, there has been more attention given to these felines in need, and programs are popping up all over the country to deal with feral populations. […]

Read More

Pet Microchipping

Pet Microchipping

At some point during your adventure in pet owning, there will come a near-miss pet escape or a situation where your pet has actually gone missing. Even the most well-behaved pet can get loose through a broken fence, a gate or door accidentally left open, during the commotion of guests coming and going, or any […]

Read More

Scratch that Itch: Getting a handle on Allergies in Pets

Scratch that Itch: Getting a handle on Allergies in Pets

Many pet owners may have experienced allergy problems in their pets, sometimes without even realizing it. While humans tend to suffer from sneezing, runny noses, and watery eyes, allergies in pets generally crop up as skin and ear problems. Allergies can make your pet miserable, and may even be detrimental to his or her health. […]

Read More

Pet Obesity: How to Keep Your Pet at a Healthy Weight

Pet Obesity: How to Keep Your Pet at a Healthy Weight

A portly pet is an adorable pet, right? That’s what most memes and other animal images in the media often imply. However, overweight pets face several health risks, including a shortened lifespan. As humans battle their own expanding waistlines, overweight and obese pets have followed a similar pattern. Over the past decade, the percentage of […]

Read More

An Owner’s Guide to Periodontal Disease in Pets

An Owner’s Guide to Periodontal Disease in Pets

Periodontal disease is one of the most common health problems among dogs and cats. Without proper dental care and professional cleanings, many pets lose or break teeth. They may also suffer from inflammation, infection, and diseases affecting the major organs of the body. To learn more about periodontal disease in pets, the team at Dupont […]

Read More

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 […]

Read More

Ultimate Pet Presents for the Holidays

Ultimate Pet Presents for the Holidays

Most pet lovers have at least one beloved furry companion on Santa’s gift list. In fact, statistics show that over 90% of pet owners buy Fido or Fluffy gifts this time of year. That’s a lot of wrapping and bows! However, with all the amazing items to choose from, where do you begin finding the […]

Read More

The Amazing Canine: All About Service Dogs

The Amazing Canine: All About Service Dogs

There’s no doubt that dogs are pretty special. Having lived and worked alongside humans for thousands of years, dogs are capable of deep communion with us, bringing joy, love, companionship, and healing. Indeed, the relationship between human and canine is remarkable, and is treasured by anyone who has ever loved a dog, and service dogs […]

Read More

Meet Novak – Mikala’s Service Dog!!

Meet Novak – Mikala’s Service Dog!!

Hello DVC Family and Friends! I’m Novak!! I’ve waited a long time to get to say these words! Do you remember last year when many of you graciously contributed money to “4 Paws For Mikala”? You partnered with a sweet Fort Wayne young lady to help her get her own service dog. Well… after over […]

Read More