by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2023 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Mira Mar Vets are proud to be offering discounts on desexing of both male and female animals as part of the National Desexing Month promotion. Please call the clinic on 9841 5422 for more information. You can also read the promotional statement from the National...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2023 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
If your pet is aged eight or older and seems generally healthy, do they need annual blood and urine tests and blood pressure checks? Yes, here are three reasons why performing these tests routinely in older pets is a good idea: 1. Blood and urine tests can lead to the...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2023 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Did you know that our vets love it when things get physical? We’re referring, of course, to the importance of a good physical examination for assessing your older pet’s general health, comfort and condition! Whilst every pet gets a nose-to-tail assessment,...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2023 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
One of the more common emergencies we see in older dogs is the sudden onset of generalised wobbliness due to a condition called idiopathic vestibular disease (IVD). Here’s what to watch out for in your more senior pets: What is IVD? Idiopathic vestibular disease...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2023 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Slinky the 14-year-old domestic short-hair cat,, had always sported a sleek, shiny coat. However, her owner Audrey noticed that Slinky’s fur had started looking a little unkempt and dull over the last few months. The cat also appeared to have gradually lost...