by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 29, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
If you’ve ever been subjected to the cringeworthy, repetitive, “schlurp… schlurp…” sound of a dog obsessively licking their paws, you’ll know that recurrent paw licking can be an annoying problem for owners as well as pets! Here, we’ll dig into some common causes of...
by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 1, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Celebrated every August in Australia, National Pet Dental Health Month was created to highlight how important oral health is to the overall health, happiness and well-being of your pet. Each year at Mira Mar Vets we aim to raise awareness and improve the dental health...
by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 1, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Many of you would remember Dr Farand Thompson, who was a long-term locum at Mira Mar Vets from the end of 2020 until the beginning of 2022. Whilst Dr Farand was with us in Albany, he was also involved in an exciting research project using ultrasound techniques on...
by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 1, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
If cuddles with your pet have become unpleasantly odorous of late, there are several potential causes to consider. Here, we’ll go through some of the common reasons pets develop bad breath and how we can help! 1. Dental disease This is the most common cause of pongy...
by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 1, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Regular dental care is an important aspect of caring for your pet’s general health and quality of life. If you’ve ever had tooth pain, you’ll know how miserable it can be! Additionally, untreated dental disease can release bacteria into your pet’s bloodstream,...
