It’s springtime, which means your pet might be heading outside. This is when it’s good to start thinking about protecting your pet against ticks. Why Ticks? Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi which is transmitted to dogs from a tick bite....
During my time as a veterinary general practitioner I have spent a lot of time talking to my clients about their pet’s nutrition. Although these conversations are typically about proper feeding amounts, I have noticed some confusion over the term...
Your beer is green, and your plate is full of cabbage and corned beef — It must be St. Patrick’s Day! No matter how you plan to celebrate, make sure your pet has a good day, too. Irish Food is People Food Traditional Irish foods such as sauerkraut, cabbage or corned...
DO Keep Chocolate away from pets! Just about everyone loves chocolate, especially on Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, not everyone feels so good once they eat it. Dogs ingesting chocolate can experience agitation, vomiting, diarrhea, tachycardia, tremors and/or...
Declawing your cat can seem like an easy solution to problems like scratched furniture. But, it’s a procedure that can be detrimental to your cat’s physical and mental well-being. The decision to declaw should only be followed through after very serious consideration....
If you are travelling internationally with your pet, many countries require your pet has a health certificate. Essex Middle River Veterinary Center is able to perform international health certificates for travel. We recommend that you contact us as soon as you know...
