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Common Veterinary Myths Debunked!

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Common Veterinary Myths Debunked! — We at Dupont Veterinary Clinic want to make sure that owners are well educated so that they and their pets can live long, happy, and healthy lives together. Here is a list of the most common veterinary myths associated with pet health care. A cold, wet, dry, or warm nose indicates something about the pet’s […]

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Patient Spotlight – Ruby The Guide Dog — Ruby is a 7-year-old black Labrador Retriever that has been trained from an early age to assist her owner that is visually impaired. She was trained to be a guide dog in a program based out of Michigan called Leader Dogs for the Blind. This program not only trains guide dogs but also matches clients […]

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Patient Spotlight – "Lucy" Hurricane Katrina Survivor — With the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina just behind us we wanted to take the time to acknowledge a patient at Dupont Veterinary Clinic that has survived one of America’s deadliest storms in history. Lucy, an 11-year-old red-headed, mixed breed and southern belle, was rescued from Hurricane Katrina by a group called Pet Jamboree in […]

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Choosing a Pet Food – Where Do I Start? — How Do I Choose The Best Food For My Pet?! Walking into a store to choose a pet food for your dog or cat can at times be overwhelming because of the wide variety of brands and options. Feeding a high-quality, well-balanced diet is one of the best things that you as a pet owner can […]

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Allergies (Atopy) — Atopy, or allergic dermatitis (commonly – “grass allergies”), occurs when an individual develops allergic symptoms as a result of exposure to an airborne allergen. In the case of atopy, the allergen is typically inhaled or absorbed thru the skin. Common allergens involved in atopic dermatitis include pollens, grasses, molds, dust and dander. In humans, symptoms […]

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Scruffy's Constant Scratching — [et_pb_section fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”It’s That Time of Year for Scruffy!” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_color=”#3e7891″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ead2b4″ allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Is Scruffy’s […]

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Scruffy’s Constant Scratching — Is Scruffy’s scratching keeping you up all night? Is Scruffy licking his feet raw and scratching his ears relentlessly? While there are many causes of itchy skin in dogs, seasonal allergies are one of the main culprits during this time of year. Human allergies tend to show as itchy, watery eyes, or sneezing; however, […]

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Patient Spotlight: "Ichi" – A War Veteran’s Best Companion — Ichi (pronounced EE-Chee), which means “one” in Japanese, is a one-and-a-half-year-old Doberman that is in training to be a PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) service dog. His owner, Mike, served six years as a Sniper in the IFO, Iraqi Freedom Operation, after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. Ichi is being trained to work by Mike’s side […]

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Heartworm Disease — [et_pb_section fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”10 Things You Didn’t Know About Heartworm Disease” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” title_font_color=”#0030b5″ custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ background_color=”#0068e0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Most pet owners have heard a lot about heartworms from their veterinarian, […]

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Keeping Cool – In A Fur Suit! — When the sun starts shining and the air gets warmer we are all eager to take our activities outdoors. Often times this means taking our best friends and companions along with us. While fur coats are great for the winter time and subzero temperatures, they are not built for heat and humidity. Our pets keep […]

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