by Mira Mar Vets | Jan 29, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Did you know that your pet’s gums provide an indication of their overall hydration and cardiovascular health? Here’s the “How To”, and what any abnormal findings could mean. How to check your pet’s gums To check your pet’s gums, gently lift their upper lip in the...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jan 28, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Did you know that larger breed dogs can be more prone to developing certain heart problems? Here’s more about heart problems in big dogs, including symptoms to watch for, how they’re diagnosed, and how we can help. What heart problems are larger dogs more prone to?...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jan 27, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
To proactively monitor your pet’s health, it’s recommended that they undergo a full health check at least every 12 months. If they’re a senior (which is 7-8+ years in larger dogs, and 9-10+ years plus in smaller dogs and cats), they should ideally be checked every 6...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jan 26, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Did you know that heart disease in cats tends to present quite differently from that in dogs? The most common canine heart disease (myxomatous mitral valve disease or MMVD, i.e. a leaky heart valve) tends to be reasonably straightforward to diagnose, as affected dogs...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jan 25, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
This case example is for educational purposes. Names and details are fictional. Pete the 12-year-old Maltese x Poodle seemed to be drinking A LOT. But as the weather had been hot, his owner Courtney initially didn’t think too much of it. However, when Courtney...
