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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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How to Know When Your Dog is Overweight

Our patients come in a wide spectrum of sizes, body shapes and metabolisms just like we do. We also find that the majority of our patients' diets vary significantly in regard to where their calories come from. While some patients obtain all of their calories from dry...

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What You Need to Know About Traveling With a Pet

Traveling with a pet isn’t easy. Thankfully, you aren’t the first person to try it. To help you through the preparations, we’ve compiled this list of tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association. Obtain a health certificate Your pet may need a health...

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Is My Pet Obese?

Fat cats and big dogs might be fun internet memes, but overweight animals are no laughing matter. Why Pets Put on Weight Cats and dogs that are fed too much, don't exercise, or have a slower metabolism are at risk for obesity. Hypothyroidism is a hormonal disease that...

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What to Know About Canine Lymphoma

Canine lymphoma is a common type of cancer in dogs. Cancer is a scary word, but lymphoma is actually one of the more treatable forms of the disease. What is Lymphoma? Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph nodes. The most common form of canine lymphoma is called...

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