Posts Tagged: hospital June 6, 2016 by Dupont Veterinary Clinic 5 Frequently Asked Questions At The Hospital 1. Does my indoor cat need vaccines? It seems counter-intuitive, doesn’t it? If my cat does not go outside and does not encounter disease, then why does he need vaccines every year? Here are a half-dozen good reasons your veterinarian wants to keep your cat up-to-date on vaccines. If you are unsure if your cat […] Read More When Your Veterinarian Says "The Back" You arrive at Dupont Veterinary Clinic nervous about how your appointment is going to go, because your pet has been vomiting all night and has been unusually tired at home. You know it is important to see your veterinarian, but you are worried about your pet’s anxiety level since he or she is not a […] Read More 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 during the month of February to […] Read More Patient Spotlight – Ringo’s New Drumsticks! Meet Ringo, a five-year-old happy-go-lucky Labrador Retriever. Ringo, like a lot of large breed dogs, was born with abnormal hips or a condition called Hip Dysplasia. Hip dysplasia worsens during the rapid growth phase of puppies and refers to the poor fit of the “ball and socket” nature of the hip. Ringo, like […] Read More Halloween Horrors For a lot of people Halloween can be a fun and spooky time of year, but for pets it can be an absolute nightmare! We at Dupont Veterinary Clinic would like to recommend some precautions this Halloween with the following ten pet safety tips. No tricks or treats! Halloween candy can be very enticing for […] Read More