by Mira Mar Vets | Oct 5, 2017 | Pet Care
Is my pet overweight? You are probably well aware that if your pet is pudgy they have an increased risk of suffering from heart disease, respiratory disorders, osteoarthritis and diabetes. But alarmingly, most people aren’t even aware that their pet is...
by Mira Mar Vets | Oct 5, 2017 | Pet Care
Smelly pets If you notice a bad smell coming from your pet, it’s time to take action. In most cases, a strange odour is an indication that something’s not quite right and in some cases it can be a symptom of a more a serious and painful disease. Here are...
by Mira Mar Vets | Sep 17, 2017 | Pet Care
Garden hazards As the days get longer and warmer, you and your pet might be spending more time outside in the garden. Here’s a list of some of the more common dangers to be aware of: Bee and wasp stings: these can cause a painful sting and in some pets, a...
by Mira Mar Vets | Sep 7, 2017 | Pet Care
We love a bit of wee! You might think we’re crazy but a small amount of wee (technically referred to as urine!) can give us heaps of information about your pet’s internal health and rule out problems such as kidney disease and diabetes. Infections,...
by Mira Mar Vets | Sep 7, 2017 | Pet Care
Being kind to the kidneys Have you noticed any of the following in your pet? increased thirst increased urination weight loss vomiting lethargy Any of these changes may be an early sign of kidney disease. The sooner we detect this disease and initiate treatment, the...
