The Benefits of Pet Insurance: Reducing the Cost of Veterinary Care At Essex Middle River Veterinary Center, we understand that you want the best for your furry friends. However, the cost of veterinary care can sometimes be overwhelming and no pet owner ever wants to...
Understanding Leptospirosis in Pets What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a bacteria that can be shed by animals such as rodents (rats, mice), foxes, skunks, white tailed deer and raccoons. This bacteria can be shed in the urine and end up in water and soil. It can...
3 Ways to Impress Your Vet As animal health professionals, veterinarians understand that pet ownership is a significant responsibility. We are pleased to help educate pet owners on the care needs of your pet and your role in allowing them to lead happier, healthier...
Heartworm Prevention for your Pets April is Heartworm awareness month. If you have ever brought a dog in for its annual checkup, heartworm testing and preventatives have likely been discussed and recommended. While the heartworm life cycle can be somewhat complex,...
5 Wishes on Your Cat’s Holiday List If your cat could talk, what would they ask for for Christmas? Dr. Preston is going to answer that question in this month’s blog post! If you own a cat, you know they are very unique creatures with their own specific behaviors...
Senior Pets: A Case for Adoption During this almost year-long pandemic, the veterinary industry has seen a dramatic increase in the demand for medical care of domestic animals. Many have hypothesized that this is partially due to the increase in pet ownership in the...
