Summer can be tough on our pets but it can be even more challenging for our wildlife. After a few consecutive days of high temperatures our wildlife can become dehydrated and suffer from heat stress. Heat stressed animals will: Be weak, lethargic, confused or...
We read about an amazing rescue last month and it only highlights how our extreme weather can seriously affect our wildlife. Two fishermen were fishing on a lake in Tasmania when they found a wombat swimming 250 meters off shore! Thankfully they managed to rescue the...
With summer just around the corner, now's the best time to start getting your pet ready for the warmer months. Proper preparation will help keep your pet healthy and safe. Here are our top tips: Get up to date with vaccinations If your pet is boarding over the summer...
Photos of Arnie the wonder dog, an intra-operative picture of his tracheal tumour, and giving his dad a big kiss in recovery When choosing our 'Pet of the Month' for the past month, we couldn't go past one of the most interesting and challenging cases that we have...
Spring has sprung and with new shoots in the garden there may also be snail bait about. Snail bait pellets look just like dog kibble so dogs often eat the pellets by mistake. Even so called "pet friendly" products are dangerous for animals. There are three types of...
Heart disease tends to sneak up on pets and clinical signs might not appear until your pet is in serious trouble. Knowing the signs of heart disease and starting treatment early can make a big difference to your pet's quality of life and longevity. The most common...
It might be tempting to feed your pet human scraps as a treat but you may be doing them harm and causing excessive weight gain. Keep this calorie translator in mind when you are having trouble saying 'no' to those adorable eyes! For a 10kg dog: One biscuit = 1...
Is your canine companion a couch potato or your feline friend a bit flabby? Your pet is not alone as more than 50% of our pets are overweight. Carrying a few extra kilos puts our pets at risk of heart disease, respiratory disorders, osteoarthritis and diabetes. The...
We are very excited to be able to offer a new form of flea treatment for dogs - BRAVECTO. This oral chew is extremely effective against fleas, and will provide a very high level of protection for THREE MONTHS after administration! For those clients living in brown dog...
Our 'pet' for this month for September gave Aimee and Renae a run for their money on a Friday evening a few weeks ago! This little King Parrot had been knocked by a car and was on the side of the road. A kindly good samaritan picked him up to transport to the vet...
If we have diagnosed your pet with dental disease we will most likely recommend dental clean.This is a very common procedure and is essential in treating dental disease. If your pet is having a dental procedure there’s a few things you need to know: A general...
Does your pet have dreaded doggy breath? Don’t turn away as bad breath can kill. Bad breath is generally caused by dental disease, a sneaky condition that likes to hide in your pet's mouth. Up to 80% of our pets might be suffering from this nasty disease and it is one...
This is a very common question and thankfully we have lots of tools up our sleeve. Here are our top tips: Brush those pearly whites Believe it or not, this is considered gold standard in home care. We have tooth brushes that enable you to get into the hard to reach...
This is Nala, a one-year-old West Highland White Terrier. She is a notorious "garbage guts", and has been known to eat everything from textas to wool! Last week, Nala gave her family a big fright as she suddenly became very sick with vomiting and severe lethargy....
August is Pet Dental Month in Australia. At Mira Mar Vets, we know how important healthy teeth are, how common dental problems can be and most importantly, how pets, their owners and their vets can work together to maintain healthy teeth. On Wednesday 12th August at...
August is Pet Dental Month in Australia. At Mira Mar Vets, we know how important healthy teeth are, how common dental problems can be and most importantly, how pets, their owners and their vets can work together to maintain healthy teeth. On Wednesday 12th August at...
f you're looking to add a new addition to your family you're probably considering a cute, cuddly little puppy or kitten. But if you're wanting a true companion (and possibly less work!) then a senior pet might be the better option. Here are some good reasons why a...
Fleas love winter. Why? Because their eggs love a warm house to hatch in! If you've suddenly noticed your dog is itching or your cat is over grooming or, heaven forbid, you have itchy ankles, it could be FLEAS! Flea eggs require a warm temperature to hatch so if...
Meet our Pet of the Month! This is George, the ultra-cute 6 month old male rabbit. George visited us in June for a de-sexing operation which was a complete success. This gorgeous photo was taken as he was recovering from his anaesthetic - all snuggled up on his...
We wish you all could have seen the fun on Friday 26th June when Shaun and Susie visited the clinic for international "Take Your Dog to Work" day! They played and then ate treats and then played some more until they were too exhausted to even move!
To help your arthritic pet live a comfortable life we recommend a balanced and multi-targeted approach. This can help reduce the need for large amounts of medication and lessen the potential side effects of any one treatment. A few small changes at home can help...
If we’ve diagnosed your pet with arthritis we will work with you to come up with a suitable management plan. A well-rounded approach will help your pet get the most out of life. Some of the treatments might include: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Help...
Our pets are more likely to suffer from arthritis during the colder weather so now is a great time for an arthritis check with us. Most of the signs of arthritis are subtle and will sneak up on your pet over many years. You may not even realise that your pet is in...
It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday 10th May so we thought it would be a good time to celebrate mums of the furry variety! In keeping with this theme, we stumbled across a beautiful story of a mother dog in Chile. She saved her litter of nine pups from a forest fire by...