Mira Mar Veterinary Hospital

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Pet diets and dermatology

Pet diets and dermatology

You can help to keep your pet’s skin comfortable and healthy with an effective year-round program of parasite prevention against fleas, ticks and mites, and appropriate grooming and bathing routines. However, did you know that you can also support their skin condition...

Ocular issues in older pets

Ocular issues in older pets

Did you know that older pets can be prone to a few troublesome eye issues? But don’t worry - our team is here to help! Below we’ve gone through some of the symptoms that would warrant a prompt eye assessment for your pet, and how regular health checks can help our...

All about animal anaesthesia

All about animal anaesthesia

Although we’re probably all familiar with the portrayal of human anaesthesia that we see in movies (picture a medical mask descending over the camera!), many owners aren’t sure what’s involved in a general anaesthetic for their pet. As a result, our team have decided...

A wee bit of trouble

A wee bit of trouble

Inappropriate house soiling is one of the most common problem behaviours that vets see in cats, and, understandably, can be a pretty unpleasant issue for owners to deal with. Here’s why cats might start urinating inappropriately, and how “wee” can help! “Why has my...

Tail issues? That’s cold!

Tail issues? That’s cold!

Have you heard of limber tail? It is definitely one of the stranger health conditions that can occur in dogs! Given that the weather is getting cooler, here’s a brisk refresher on how to recognise limber tail, plus which dogs are most likely to get it and how we can...

Alley Cat Rescue Team

Alley Cat Rescue Team

Here at Mira Mar Vets, we are proud to be performing the vaccinating, micro-chipping, de-sexing and general health care of the cats and kittens from Alley Cat Rescue Team. This rescue organisation has already taken in over 150 cats and kittens since it launched in...