by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 2, 2022 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Have you checked your pet’s teeth and noticed that some of their pearly whites aren’t very white? What could it mean? Here are four common reasons for discoloured teeth in dogs and cats: 1. Dental disease If teeth are not cleaned regularly, they will develop a film of...
by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 2, 2022 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Each year Mira Mar Vets celebrates National Pet Dental Month in August by raising awareness of pet dental health, and this year, the target is younger pets! Did you know that 70% of cats and 80% of dogs have some form of dental disease after the age of three years? In...
by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 2, 2022 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
We talk a lot about dental disease in pets, and how we can treat it to maintain the comfort and health of our patients. But it’s also important that owners know how to check their pet’s teeth at home, so you can monitor for any issues between vet checks. Here is our...
by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 2, 2022 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
“Tibia” honest, bones just aren’t suitable for every dog! Whilst raw bones are safer than cooked bones (which are more brittle, and therefore more likely to crack into dangerously sharp pieces), raw bones can still cause problems. Here’s a few reasons to take care...
by Mira Mar Vets | Aug 2, 2022 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
If your dog or cat requires dental treatment, we may recommend that they also undergo x-rays of their teeth and jaw. Why is this? Why don’t we just remove any teeth that look obviously diseased? Dental x-rays are required for the diagnosis of some tooth or jaw...
