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…Which Foods to Avoid Giving to Your Pet During the Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for feasting, and many people loosen the reins on diet restrictions and enjoy the many delectable foods that can be found on holiday tables. As our pets also gather around the table and plead with you with their eyes to feed them, it can be easy to forget about how some human food can be harmful to your pets. Your friends at Dupont Veterinary Clinic want to help you figure out which foods to avoid giving to your pets this season:
Continue…Pancreatitis in Pets: How to Prevent and Treat This Pain in the Tummy
The pancreas, for most people, is a bit of a nebulous organ. Most of us know that we have one, but not very many people really understand what the pancreas actually does. When it becomes angry, though, the pancreas is not an organ to be forgotten. Pancreatitis in pets (and people, too) is an extremely painful condition that Dupont Veterinary Clinic wants you to better understand.
The Mysterious Pancreas
The pancreas lives in the abdomen, nestled just below the liver, and behind the stomach. It is long and flat and very delicate, composed of glandular tissue.
Continue…What to Do if Your Cat Has Dry Skin
Dry, itchy skin can significantly impact pet health and make our feline companions uncomfortable—and unhappy. Occasional itchiness is common and usually the result of dry air. But if your cat’s dry skin doesn’t go away with simple DIY measures, or if your cat exhibits symptoms of an illness, your friends at Dupont Veterinary Clinic are here to help!
Continue…Learning Together: Dupont Veterinary Clinic’s Top 5 Blogs of 2018
Another year has come to a close, and the team at Dupont Veterinary Clinic couldn’t be more pleased with the growth of our practice and all the pets (and pet owners) we were fortunate enough to get to know. We’ve shared laughter and learning with you all, as well as a few tears, and we are grateful for your trust in us.
We have truly enjoyed writing and publishing this blog for you, as well. We feel our blog is a great opportunity to facilitate a stronger human-animal bond between you and your pets, as well as educate on pet health and ownership issues that matter most to our community. We’re honored that you have enjoyed our blog this past year, and are looking forward to looking back at the Dupont Veterinary Clinic’s top 5 most blogs of 2018…
Enjoy!