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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 have to ask the question, "Is my pet worth it?" That's where pet...

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 infect dogs through their mouths,...

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 lives. If you want to show...

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, there are a few simple takeaways that...

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What It Means When Your Dog is Limping With One Back Leg

Over the past five to 10 years, veterinarians have been seeing more dogs who experience periods of limping on one of their back legs. While this sign can be indicative of a less serious soft tissue injury such as muscle bruising, tendonitis, or a hyperextension, it...

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I Found A Lump On My Pet. Is It Dangerous?

Clients often find lumps or bumps on their pets' bodies. In the veterinary profession we call these abnormalities “growths” or “masses." Sometimes these growths — which protrude from, or are palpable within, the deeper tissues of the skin — are cancerous, or...

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What To Do If Your Cat Has Anxiety

Many owners who come to our clinic worry about whether their cats are suffering from anxiety. As opposed to dogs, which tend to suffer from acute causes of anxiety, such as when their owner leaves the house, or loud noises, cats tend to have generalized anxiety over...

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What To Do If Your Dog Has Anxiety

Anxiety is one of the most common things owners tell us about when they bring their dogs in to our clinic. Before I discuss the interventions that can be tried to help dogs with anxiety, I will focus on what causes anxiety in dogs, and what can be done to prevent...

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