by Mira Mar Vets | Sep 10, 2014 | Cat Care, Pet Care
Information on the diagnosis and treatment of this important disease. What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which your pet’s pancreas can no longer produce enough of the hormone insulin and/or for some reason their body has become resistant to the...
by Mira Mar Vets | Sep 10, 2014 | Dog Care, Pet Care
Good communication builds good relationships Just as between people, good relationships between dogs and their owners are based on good communication. Dogs communicate between themselves by means of body signals. It’s only natural, then, that they’ll use the same...
by Mira Mar Vets | Sep 10, 2014 | Cat Care, Dog Care, Pet Care
Ticks are small spider-like acarids and fleas are insects, but these two tiny creatures have at least one thing in common—they are both parasites that feed on your dog’s or cat’s blood and can cause a lot of discomfort and more serious health problems. Flea bites may...
by Mira Mar Vets | Sep 10, 2014 | Cat Care, Dog Care, Pet Care
Dealing with the Loss of a Pet The death of a beloved pet can be very distressing. Our pets are not only members of the family, they are our faithful friends, our children’s devoted playmates and reliable, affectionate companions for the elderly or disabled. They...
by Mira Mar Vets | Sep 10, 2014 | Dog Care
Heartworm disease Heartworm is a parasitic disease that can affect any dog regardless of age, sex or habitat. It is found in many parts of Australia. Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes, and tends to have a higher incidence in areas heavily populated by mosquitoes. Dogs...
