by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
“But, isn’t he/she too old for a dental procedure?” Our team would love to help provide reassurance about any fears that pet owners may have about their older pet undergoing a general anaesthetic for dental or surgical procedures. Here’s what we can do to help support...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Noodle the seven-year-old dachshund was a loyal little fellow, always shadowing his elderly owner Maeve for household or garden-related chores regardless of the hour. So, when Maeve awoke for a bathroom trip one night, Noodle sleepily arose to accompany her. When he...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Whether it’s a “number one or two”, we understand that pet toileting accidents around the house are no fun to deal with! Here are some of the top reasons senior pets start having unusual toileting accidents indoors and what we can do about them. 1. Incontinence...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 28, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
*Ahem*. If your older dog has a cough that just won’t go away, it’s a good idea to book them for a prompt veterinary assessment with our experienced team. Here are four potential causes of a chronic cough in an older dog, and how we can help. 1. Chronic bronchitis...
by Mira Mar Vets | May 29, 2024 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in cats, affecting 30-40% of cats over ten years of age. Here are four important facts to know about feline CKD. 1. Symptoms of early CKD may be mistakenly attributed to “normal aging” Cats in the earlier stages of CKD usually...
