August is Dental Month at Mira Mar Vets

by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 3, 2025 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care

Each year Mira Mar Vets celebrates National Pet Dental Month in August by raising awareness of pet dental health. It has been discovered that 70% of cats and 80% of dogs have some form of dental disease after the age of three years. In 2025 we are paying attention to...

Dental visits for pets are more familiar than you think

by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 3, 2025 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care

With most of us considering our pets to be an integral part of the family, it may comfort you to know that our veterinary dental health procedures share many similarities with the dental care you receive. Read on to learn more about some of the key similarities...

What makes pet dental care different from yours (and why it matters)

by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 3, 2025 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care

While there are a lot of similarities between dental procedures in dogs and cats and what you’d undergo in a routine dental check-up, there are also some important differences that need to be considered to ensure the best results for your pet after any dental work....

All about animal anaesthesia

by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 3, 2025 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care

Although we’re probably all familiar with the portrayal of human anaesthesia that we see in movies (picture a medical mask descending over the camera!), many owners aren’t sure what’s involved in a general anaesthetic for their pet. As a result, our team have decided...

A sighthound syndrome that every greyhound owner should know about

by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 3, 2025 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care

With an increasing number of gorgeous greyhounds being rehomed into loving family homes, a growing awareness has emerged of a common health issue affecting these gentle giants. It’s believed that 25-30% of greyhounds may be affected by fibrinolytic syndrome, a...