by Mira Mar Vets | Apr 12, 2018 | Pet Care
The magic of a blood test Blood tests can give us a wealth of information about the health of your pet. They provide an insight into the health of many organs, help detect disease and can also confirm if your pet is safe to undergo anaesthesia. From a blood test, we...
by Mira Mar Vets | Apr 12, 2018 | Pet Care
The power of a wee sample It’s not only blood tests that give us an insight into the health of your pet. Testing your pet’s urine is another essential part of good veterinary medicine. Did you know that a small amount of urine can give us information about...
by Mira Mar Vets | Apr 12, 2018 | Pet Care
Unhappy hormones An endocrine disease is caused by an upset in the normal balance or regulation of hormones. These ‘unhappy hormones’ lead to a range of diseases that can greatly affect your pet’s quality of life. When too much hormone is produced,...
by Mira Mar Vets | Apr 12, 2018 | Pet Care
Jackson is thirsty Jackson the cat came in for a check up. He had been drinking copious amounts of water over the past month and even though he usually had an excellent appetite, he was looking ‘a bit skinny.’ Examination revealed that Jackson was...
by Mira Mar Vets | Mar 8, 2018 | Hospital News
Buster’s broken leg – a great outcome OUCH! A few months ago, Buster the 6 month old Border Collie took a tumble off the ute and badly broke both bones of his right front leg. He was in a lot of pain, but extremely brave! Dr Jim applied a plate to the...
