Mira Mar Veterinary Hospital

It’s not just our skin that can get a little dry and irritated over winter – the same thing can happen to our furry family members too!

Here are our team’s best tips for supporting your pet’s best skin health year-round.

Appropriate bathing

Excessive bathing can dry out your pet’s skin, so only bathe them if they are smelly or dirty, or if we ha...

Does your dog have patches of thickened, hairless skin on their elbows? And if so, are they an issue?

Here’s more information on elbow calluses in dogs, and when they might require a vet check.

What are calluses?

Calluses are areas of skin thickening that form as a protective response to frequent pressure or friction. They are commonly seen on l...

GP veterinary staff are often remarkably competent across a range of medical disciplines (routine health care, radiology, surgery, dentistry and laboratory test analysis – just to name a few!), and many go above and beyond to help the pets in their care.

However, there are situations where unwell or injured pets may be recommended for transfer to a specialist or emerge...

GDV (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus), often called “bloat”, is an acute, life-threatening condition that large, deep-chested dogs can be particularly prone to.

If you have a large or giant-breed dog, it’s best to be aware of the symptoms of GDV, and the measures you could take to help prevent it in your canine companion.

What is GDV and why does it make affect...

Toast the Maltese mix was hanging out with his four-year-old human sibling (and best buddy) Sage while she ate morning tea.

When the front doorbell rang, Sage’s father, Dan, left the two companions in the living room for a minute while he went to answer the door. When he returned, he was irritated to see Toast up on the coffee table, cheekily finishing off some sultana...