by Mira Mar Vets | Mar 6, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Unfortunately, nail trim phobias in pets are reasonably common. They can result from a negative experience (such as a nail accidentally being cut too short previously) or may develop in naturally anxious pets or puppies who didn’t receive adequate positive...
by Mira Mar Vets | Mar 6, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
If you’ve watched any funny animal video compilations, you may have giggled once or twice at footage of dogs chasing their own tails in a ridiculous fashion. But is this behaviour a harmless canine quirk, or does it represent a problem? What is tail chasing? Tail...
by Mira Mar Vets | Mar 6, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Anxiety is being increasingly recognised in pets, with up to 20% of dogs believed to have an anxiety problem. Anxiety may be situation-specific (e.g. triggered by thunderstorms or unfamiliar visitors) or more generalised. If you think your pet might be affected by...
by Mira Mar Vets | Mar 6, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
We get it! Not every cat is cooperative with administering necessary medications, and they can be remarkably ninja-like and adept at using their natural defences. So here are our top tips for low-stress tabletting of tricky cats. 1. Bribes A spoonful of sugar sure...
by Mira Mar Vets | Feb 7, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
If your dog is elderly or significantly overweight, coexisting health issues could make exercise a bit of a struggle for all involved. However, daily activity is important for your pet’s mental and physical well-being, and if performed in an appropriate manner, can be...
