by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2022 | Pet Care
As our beloved pets grow older, they may start to require our help with certain self-care tasks. Here are a few things that you might need to assist your senior pet with. Grooming Most elderly cats and dogs will require (and enjoy!) regular “beauty therapy” from their...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2022 | Pet Care
Unfortunately, arthritis affects a significant proportion of middle-aged to elderly dogs and cats, particularly those born with developmental joint problems (such as hip dysplasia) or who have previously suffered a significant joint injury. What is arthritis?...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2022 | Pet Care
When it comes to quality of life in cats and dogs, mental health is just as important as physical health. Here are some practical ways you can help support your pet’s brain health and function as they age. Environmental enrichment Keeping older dogs and cats mentally...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2022 | Latest Monthly Newsletters
As our pets age, some may develop a cloudy appearance to their eyes. Here are a few of the most common reasons for cloudy eyes in dogs. Corneal changes The cornea is the clear “window” portion of the eye, through which we can see the circular, coloured iris and black...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2022 | Pet Care
Unfortunately, even pets who have previously had excellent toileting control can develop incontinence (urine or stool leakage) issues as they get older. Significant urinary or faecal incontinence can have a negative effect on the quality of life of affected pets, as...
