by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 27, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Does your dog have patches of thickened, hairless skin on their elbows? And if so, are they an issue? Here’s more information on elbow calluses in dogs, and when they might require a vet check. What are calluses? Calluses are areas of skin thickening that form as a...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 25, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
GP veterinary staff are often remarkably competent across a range of medical disciplines (routine health care, radiology, surgery, dentistry and laboratory test analysis – just to name a few!), and many go above and beyond to help the pets in their care....
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 23, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
GDV (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus), often called “bloat”, is an acute, life-threatening condition that large, deep-chested dogs can be particularly prone to. If you have a large or giant-breed dog, it’s best to be aware of the symptoms of GDV, and the measures you...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jun 21, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Toast the Maltese mix was hanging out with his four-year-old human sibling (and best buddy) Sage while she ate morning tea. When the front doorbell rang, Sage’s father, Dan, left the two companions in the living room for a minute while he went to answer the door. When...
by Mira Mar Vets | May 29, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
It’s always good “eye-dea” to keep an eye on your pet’s eyes for any unusual changes, but it’s especially important in senior pets! Mature pets often develop a few benign (harmless) eye changes, but they are also at a higher risk of some problematic...
