5 Frequently Asked Questions At The Hospital

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 […]

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5 Famous Dogs in History

5 Famous Dogs in History

1. Lex   Lex was a working military dog that went to Fallujah, Iraq, with US Marine Corps Cpl. Dustin J. Lee. Lex was wounded in an attack that killed his handler, but despite his own injuries, Lex refused to leave Cpl. Lee’s side. Lex had to be dragged away to be treated by medics. […]

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5 Ways To Keep Pets Active This Winter

5 Ways To Keep Pets Active This Winter

  Are your pets getting cabin fever? Here are 5 quick tips on how to keep you and your pets active this winter.  Hide and Seek Position your dog in a different room in the house, preferably with a staircase or a couple rooms between you and them. Then call your pet to come and […]

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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 during the month of February to […]

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Patient Spotlight – Ringo’s New Drumsticks!

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 […]

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Halloween Horrors

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 […]

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Patient Spotlight – "Lucy" Hurricane Katrina Survivor

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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No Sparklers for Sparky

No Sparklers for Sparky

 The 4th of July is a time to prepare the barbecue and Oooh and Aaah at the “rockets’ red glare”. While this holiday may be one of our favorites, it can be a very dangerous or stressful time for our pets. It is important to consider how our pets may react during the 4th of […]

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