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Delmont Veterinary Hospital

PO Box 398
Delmont, PA 15626

(724)468-8000

www.delmontvethospital.com

What Kids Learn from Pets

As children, pets taught us bits and pieces of how life works. Sometimes it’s subtle, such as knowing when someone is sad and needs a friend, and sometimes it’ ...

Dog breed genetic tests put to the test

Divining the breeds that make up a mutt is amusing sport for most dog lovers, and veterinarians are no exception. So when the first DNA test for dog breeds hit ...

Food Finicky Dogs

If your dog has always been a picky eater, there is likely no need for concern. The main thing to consider is if his attitude toward food has changed. If your f ...

Patellar Luxation in Dogs Ranges in Severity

Patellar luxation, or knee dislocation, can range in severity from a knee that dislocates when extended completely and snaps back into place to a knee that is p ...

Disaster Preparation for Your Pets

Pet owners want to do what's best for their pets in case of a disaster. For reasons related to health and space, pets are sometimes not allowed in public emerge ...

Parvovirus Infection: Physical Illness and Treatment

Treatment for parvovirus infection centers on what is called supportive care. This means that the veterinarian’s job is to keep the patient hydrated, comfortabl ...