by Mira Mar Vets | Feb 28, 2025 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
When asked about the F3 feline vaccination, most owners are aware that it provides protection against two of the common causes of cat flu — feline herpesvirus and calicivirus. But what’s the third component? Here’s the low-down on feline panleucopaenia (FPL), the...
by Mira Mar Vets | Feb 28, 2025 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
To help prevent our beloved patients from suffering the effects of preventable diseases, we generally recommend regular vaccinations for every cat and dog. However, there are a few medical exceptions where a pet’s vaccines may need to be temporarily postponed or...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jan 28, 2025 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
You’re cuddled up with your pet on the couch, watching your favourite TV show. All is well until an unpleasant odour wafts up to your nostrils… Sound familiar? If your pet has a reputation for nastier-than-usual flatulence, read on for our top tips on how to tame...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jan 28, 2025 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Wallace, the eleven-year-old British Shorthair cat, was a polite and dignified little gentleman. When he was found passing urine in the bathroom sink, his owner, Frances, was startled, to say the least. On closer inspection, Frances noticed that Wallace seemed to be...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jan 28, 2025 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
As part of your cat’s regular wellness examinations, our vets will assess the rate, sounds, and rhythm of its heart. Atypical heart sounds include murmurs (abnormal “whooshing” sounds) and gallop sounds (extra sounds in addition to the usual “lub dub” rhythm). What...
