We couldn't be prouder of our very own Dr Jim Darmody, after he competed in (and completed!) the Albany Half Triathlon in January. Jim managed to swim 1.9km, bike 90km and run 21.1km on an overcast Albany day to complete the race in just over 5 hours. Congratulations...
Meet Charlie, one of our very cute patients! Earlier this month, Charlie's face suddenly became very swollen after an unfortunate run-in with a bee. Insect bite reactions are very common in dogs, especially puppies, who tend to put their noses into everything! The...
Does your pet have any New Year's resolutions? Here are our tips to help make 2015 their happiest and healthiest yet. Please click here to read more from our latest newsletter
It is with great sadness that all of us at Mira Mar Vets pass on our condolences to our friends Mark and Sheryl Muscat from Head To Tail Pet Shop, following the tragic passing of their son, Jay. Our thoughts are with Sheryl, Mark, Ebony and their family during this...
Two of our veterinarians, Dr Jim Darmody and Dr Dave Warren participated in the 2014 Blackwood Marathon as part of a team, the "Great Southern Veteran Vets". Teams are required to run 12km, kayak 8.5km, swim 1km, horse ride 16km, and bike ride 20km. The team...
It is not uncommon in the warmer months for our furry friends to come into contact with a snake. Even our more residential pets can still be at risk if walked near waterways or at the beach. As snakes hibernate or are inactive during cold weather, snake bites usually...
Did you know that thousands of unwanted, stray or feral cats and dogs are euthanased every year in Western Australia? In order to reduce this number, and to promote responsible pet ownership, new cat and dog laws are being introduced throughout all of WA. The...
Rex the fun loving kelpie was running in the park chasing his ball when he suddenly couldn't put any weight on his left hind leg. A veterinary examination revealed a suspected cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CrCl) - one of the most common orthopaedic conditions...