by Mira Mar Vets | Oct 22, 2020 | Pet Care
Why we measure blood pressure We may measure a pet’s blood pressure to check for conditions which could affect their health and wellbeing. Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by the circulating blood on the walls of the blood vessels. Measuring blood pressure...
by Mira Mar Vets | Oct 22, 2020 | Pet Care
Safe use of antibiotics for pets Your pet may be prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat an infection. When we prescribe antibiotics, it is very important to follow the label instructions on how often to give the antibiotics, and for how long to continue the...
by Mira Mar Vets | Sep 17, 2020 | Pet Care
Springtime itchy skin As the warmth of spring arrives, our pets can become itchy due to skin allergies caused by grasses, pollens and other allergens, such as dust mites, mould, certain types of food, and some insects. Some pets can also have irritated skin as a...
by Mira Mar Vets | Sep 17, 2020 | Pet Care
Bee stings The onset of warmer spring weather also brings a burst of flowering plants and trees, which means there are more bees buzzing around. Pets, especially dogs, can come into contact with bees that have fallen to the ground, or from exploring in and amongst the...
by Mira Mar Vets | Sep 17, 2020 | Pet Care
Snake season Snakes usually hibernate during the cooler months of the year, so the arrival of the spring warmth also means snakes may start to be more active in the area, and could be a potential risk to your pet. Prevention Make sure to cut long grass around your...
