Allergies in Pets

Allergies in Pets

Allergies in pets usually cause itching (and lots of it). It’s not easy to just stand by and watch your best friend constantly scratch an itch that won’t go away. The first step toward any kind of relief is consulting your veterinarian. In addition to relieving the symptoms, we can work toward identifying possible reasons […]

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ACL Rupture in Dogs 

ACL Rupture in Dogs 

Pup personalities run the gamut from lazy lap dogs to high-performance athletes, but it might surprise you to know that no matter where your pet falls on the fitness spectrum, he or she can still be prone to injury—even an ACL rupture.  In dogs, this ligament is called the cranial cruciate ligament (or CCL), but […]

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Heartworm Disease

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Heartworm Disease

Most pet owners have heard a lot about heartworms from their veterinarian, friends, or commercials. Since we have seen a rise in heartworm disease in our area this summer, we would like to teach you 10 things that you didn’t know about heartworms. 1. Heartworms have long lasting effects even after the infection has been […]

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A Closer Look at Cat Vaccinations

A Closer Look at Cat Vaccinations

To be a cat owner, you have to be a cat lover. And to truly love cats, you have to support their overall health and day-to-day wellness. This means providing them with “creature comforts” and ensuring they remain safe from infectious diseases. While cat vaccinations are tailored to the unique needs of each pet, they’re […]

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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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Top 5 Blogs of 2023

Top 5 Blogs of 2023

Happy New Year! We are so grateful for the continued support of our lovely community. We couldn’t do what we do without each and every one of you. As we reflect on the end of another year, we wanted to take some time to go back and revisit some of our most popular blogs of […]

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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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