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...
by Mira Mar Vets | Mar 8, 2018 | Cat Care
Why is my cat doing that? Cats are unique creatures and they will occasionally display certain behaviours that you need to watch out for as it can be an indication that something else is going on. Here are a couple of behaviours to be aware of: Spraying urine The act...
by Mira Mar Vets | Mar 8, 2018 | Pet Care
Chocolate toxicity – what to do Most dogs love chocolate and with their strong sense of smell they are very good at finding it! The problem is, dogs are not able to metabolise theobromine, a derivative of caffeine found in chocolate. Ingestion can lead to an...
by Mira Mar Vets | Mar 8, 2018 | Pet Care
Easter health hazards you might not know about It’s not only chocolate that can be an issue at Easter! There are a few other potential dangers – here’s what you should watch out for: Hot Cross Buns Many people are not aware that sultanas and raisins...
by Mira Mar Vets | Mar 8, 2018 | Pet Care
A new study links raw chicken to paralysis in dogs There has recently been a study that has linked the consumption of raw chicken with an increased risk of paralysis in dogs. The study, conducted by the University of Melbourne’s U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital, found...
