by Mira Mar Vets | May 28, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
“My pet has a sensitive tummy. Can they still take pain relief for their arthritis?” Traditionally, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as carprofen, meloxicam or firocoxib have been used to help manage the pain and inflammation associated with...
by Mira Mar Vets | May 26, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Brrr, it’s cold outside! While cats are generally pretty good at finding the cosiest nooks around the house to stay warm, we’ve got some additional winter weather support tips to help keep older kitties (10+ years of age) feeling their best. Arthritis support With up...
by Mira Mar Vets | May 24, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
“My senior dog has started weeing in the house overnight, when they always used to hold it all night – why?” If your doggo previously aced Toilet Training 101 but something has recently changed, it could be due to a number of wee-sons (sorry, we couldn’t help...
by Mira Mar Vets | Apr 25, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
For many years, Mira Mar Vets have been dedicating one month of every year promoting the health and well-being of our older patients. Senior Pets are considered older than 7 years of age, or 5 years old for giant breed dogs. We are very excited to announce that we...
by Mira Mar Vets | Apr 24, 2026 | Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care
Did you know that even basic blood tests can help us to diagnose certain issues in your pet, so that we can treat them more effectively? Even in simple cases such as tummy upset in a young pet (where we don’t really suspect other organ problems), we may still suggest...
