Mira Mar Veterinary Hospital

Dental disease is the most common issue we find when we examine your pets.  Did you know that 70% of dogs and 80% of cats over 3 years have evidence of dental disease?

And did you also know that Mira Mar Vets has the most up-to-date dental equipment in the Great Southern region? Dental x-rays are included as part of t...

While most cases of bad breath in cats are secondary to dental disease, there are other health issues that can cause unpleasant oral odours too.

Here’s a run-down of some of the more common reasons for whiffy breath in our feline friends.

1. Dental disease

Dental disease is extremely common in cats, with between 50 and 90% of cats four years old...

Myth: It’s not that important for dogs and cats to have clean teeth.

Here’s more information about dental hygiene in dogs and cats, and why it’s best for your pet’s quality of life and general health to have a solid dental hygiene maintenance routine in place early on.

What is dental disease, and why is it important to prevent it?

Dental disease...

We get it – hearing that your pet needs to undergo a tooth extraction (or even multiple extractions) can be concerning.

To help set your mind at ease, we’ve compiled a list of reasons as to why dental extractions aren’t something to feel overly stressed about.

We don’t remove teeth unnecessarily

Rest assured that we will only recommend removal o...

Have you heard of idiopathic vestibular disease? This issue occurs most commonly in older dogs and can result in the sudden onset of rather alarming-looking symptoms.

Here’s more about idiopathic vestibular disease, and what to do if your pet shows similar issues.

What is idiopathic vestibular disease?

Also commonly called geriatric vestibular d...