by Mira Mar Vets | Jan 24, 2022 | Dog Care
Climate damage on the Great Barrier Reef: can we hit “reef-resh”? Image sources: the ABC, the Guardian Hope is in the air – or better yet, in the sea – after a recent coral spawning event took place in November last year. This annual spectacle in the Great...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jan 24, 2022 | Dog Care
Them rolls: dog breeds with excess skin Shar-peis, basset hounds, neapolitan mastiffs, bulldogs and dogue de bordeaux. What do they all have in common? Lots of skin folds and wrinkles! Whilst dogs with rolls can look appealing, their excess skin can, unfortunately,...
by Mira Mar Vets | Jan 24, 2022 | Dog Care
Snootiful sighthounds Whether you’re thinking of adopting an adult greyhound or welcoming a whippet pup into the household, you’re in for a treat! As well as looking like the perfect cross between a dog and a reindeer, sighthounds are generally gentle, sweet dogs who...
by Mira Mar Vets | Dec 13, 2021 | General News
How Christmas carols can help koala conservation this year A koala released back into the wild, Queensland. Image source: The Guardian The Australian Koala Foundation warns that koalas are in rapid decline around the country, with 30% of the species lost in just three...
by Mira Mar Vets | Dec 13, 2021 | Dog Care, Pet Care
The dangers of bones! Whilst it is really tempting to share tasty Christmas roast leftovers with your pet, it’s safest to immediately dispose of any cooked turkey or ham bone remnants into a large, secure outdoor bin, where your pet can’t access them. Why? Firstly,...
