Blog & Pet Care Resources
Our team regularly publishes blogs to help you better understand your pet and their care needs. Enjoy!In The Blog:
Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts For Pet Owners
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...
To Declaw Or Not Declaw is a Very Important Question
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....
How To Get An International Pet Health Certificate For Travel
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...
Does Your Cat or Dog Have Worms?
Whether your pet goes outdoors or stays inside, it’s likely to get exposed to parasites. Here are some of the most common types of parasites for cats and dogs. Roundworms Look Like White Spaghetti Roundworms are very common, and look like white, firm, rounded strands...
How To Plan Pet-Safe New Years Celebrations
New Years celebrations are usually not as fun for our pets as they are for us. The loud noises cause cats and dogs considerable distress. The following tips from the ASPCA will help make the evening a little better for them: Give Pets a Safe Space Shy pups and cats...
How To Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays
The holidays can be a crazy time, especially for people with pets. From unattended trays of chocolate to stray bits of tinsel, your home becomes filled with potential pet emergencies. We at EMRVC have compiled this list of tips for you to keep handy just in case Santa...