Understanding Dog Vaccines
Most pet owners are on board with the fact that their dog needs some vaccinations to keep their furry family member safe and healthy. But what vaccines do dogs need? Are dog vaccines safe? When do you start to vaccinate a puppy? Dupont Veterinary Clinic has all the information you need when it comes to understanding dog vaccines.
Continue…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 have the tips you need on how to leash train a puppy successfully. Read on to learn our secrets.
Continue…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?
Continue…Can Dogs Sweat to Cool Down?
In the absence of an efficient cooling system, dogs require special attention to fluctuating internal body temperatures. This is especially true during the hottest summer days, and even more so in dogs with dark fur coats, or thick double coats. Since they are covered with thousands of hair follicles, dogs sweat through their paws, nose, and tongue.
Continue…Providing Loving Care to a Three-Legged Pet
As pet owners know, the animals we share our lives with are nothing if not resilient. It seems like very little can get them down or hold them back, and an amputation is no exception. In fact, most pets continue to thrive after recovery, seemingly not even noticing that they’re missing a quarter of their previous limbs. Excellent care of a three-legged pet is partly responsible for a pet’s incredible bounce-back, and Dupont Veterinary Clinic has got some important details about the experience.
Continue…Is Cat Scratch Fever a Myth?
The space that cats and their owners share is full of mutually beneficial affection, but it can also contain loads of bacteria. Fortunately, those of us with robust immune systems may never face the effects of disease carried by felines, but that doesn’t necessarily eliminate the risks. The fact remains: Cat scratch fever, or cat scratch disease (CSD), is a zoonotic disease that can easily pass from cat to person. Keep reading to learn how to protect yourself from the disease:
Continue…Should You Adopt a Hamster?
The Dreaded Reverse Sneeze: Pet Danger or No Big Deal?
If you have never encountered a pet who is suffering from a reverse sneeze episode before, it can be pretty disconcerting. Is that dramatic display of snorting and gagging something to consider a pet emergency, though? Dupont Veterinary Clinic has the answers to your burning questions about the dreaded reverse sneeze.
Continue…What’s the Deal With Your Pet’s Anal Glands?
It’s easy to ignore something that we can’t see. Case in point: your pet’s anal glands. Located on the right and left sides of the anus, many pet owners never have cause to inspect them. While not every pet has issues with their anal glands, some cats and dogs depend on regular expression. The more you know about this hidden anatomy, the better off your pet will be.
Continue…Holiday Pet Safety In and Around the Home
It’s odd that the ways in which we celebrate the holidays are also responsible for negatively impacting pet health. Between the foods, guests, and routine disruptions, pets are inadvertently placed in the crosshairs. To counteract the effect that the seasonal holidays have on our ability to mitigate disaster, we offer this guide to holiday pet safety. The more you can stay in front of at home, the better.
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