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CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
Tuesday 24th: 7:30am — 3:00pm
Wednesday 25th CLOSED
Thursday 26th CLOSED
Friday 27th 7:30am — 6:30pm
Saturday 28th 8:00am — 2:00pm
Sunday 29th CLOSED
Monday 30th 7:30am— 6:30pm
Tuesday 31st 730am — 300pm
Wednesday 1st CLOSED

We return to normal hours of operation commencing the 2nd of January .

Dearest Luna came in last week for her desexing procedure and got the all clear from the nurses at her post operative re...
18/09/2025

Dearest Luna came in last week for her desexing procedure and got the all clear from the nurses at her post operative recheck on the weekend 💙

🔵 Attention valued clients 🔵Tomorrow we will be closing the clinic early so our staff can attend a charity event. We are...
10/09/2025

🔵 Attention valued clients 🔵

Tomorrow we will be closing the clinic early so our staff can attend a charity event.

We are sorry to any inconvenience this may cause, but we will be back on Saturday to help you and your furry friends as usual 💙

Kindest regards

Kippax Vet Hospital

💛 R U OK DAY 💛Whether is your friend, family, colleague, teammate or partner… the people around you go through life’s up...
10/09/2025

💛 R U OK DAY 💛

Whether is your friend, family, colleague, teammate or partner… the people around you go through life’s ups and downs EVERY day.

That’s why R U OKAY is encouraging our community to ask those we care “Are you okay?” Any day of the year, not just today.

Because a conversation could save a life 🌟

Find out more

Milo came in today for his 12 week puppy vaccinations today with Dr Roxanne. He was very brave and enjoyed all the atten...
10/09/2025

Milo came in today for his 12 week puppy vaccinations today with Dr Roxanne. He was very brave and enjoyed all the attention from the staff 💙

🎉🐾 Happy 3rd Birthday, Lilibeth! 🐾🎉Beautiful Lilibeth came to visit us at the clinic today on her special day! She brigh...
09/09/2025

🎉🐾 Happy 3rd Birthday, Lilibeth! 🐾🎉
Beautiful Lilibeth came to visit us at the clinic today on her special day! She brightened up our day with her gorgeous looks and fantastic tricks🎂✨

08/09/2025

🌟 Oakley popped in for his 16 week puppy vaccinations last Friday and stole the show in reception with his amazing tricks! Such a clever boy already – go Oakley! 🐾💉✨

🌼🌻Spring Has Sprung!🌻🌼Warmer weather means more walks, more playtime… and sometimes more itch! 🐾If you notice your pets ...
06/09/2025

🌼🌻Spring Has Sprung!🌻🌼
Warmer weather means more walks, more playtime… and sometimes more itch! 🐾
If you notice your pets scratching, licking, or rubbing more than usual, it could be a sign of seasonal allergies.
Book a check-up today so we can help keep them comfy all season long!

💙 Attention valued clients 💙The medical centre next door has started being demolished. Due to close proximity of one of ...
05/09/2025

💙 Attention valued clients 💙

The medical centre next door has started being demolished.

Due to close proximity of one of the walls, the construction team has needed to block off some of our car spaces for safety purposes.

We hope this will be a short term inconvenience for our clients. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Yours kindly

Kippax Vet Hospital 💙

As dental month comes to an end, we wanted to share some fantastic dental insight to brushing your pets teeth, as well a...
30/08/2025

As dental month comes to an end, we wanted to share some fantastic dental insight to brushing your pets teeth, as well as some extra at home preventative care to keep your pets dental hygiene in tip top shape 🦷🫧

When it comes to brushing your pets teeth, it’s as easy as 1,2,3!
1. Use a pet friendly toothbrush- this can be a baby toothbrush or even a finger toothbrush you can get from your local vet clinic or pet store
2. Use pet friendly toothpaste- human toothpaste can contain artificial sweeteners that are toxic for dogs. Instead , use pet friendly toothpaste that can be purchased from your vet clinic or local pet store.
3. Start small– slowly introduce the toothbrush to your pet by letting them sniff it and become comfortable with it around their face. You can even add a little of their favourite treat to the toothbrush and let them lick it while you gently move the brush in a brushing motion. This helps create a positive association and makes the transition to using toothpaste much easier. Once your pet is comfortable start by trying to brush a tooth at a time. This will help your pet get used to the feeling.

Brushing your pets teeth is not the only thing you can do at home to help keep your pets teeth and gums happy and healthy.
Some great things you can bring into your pets home routine are:

🪥Swapping your pets biscuits to dental biscuits! Dental biscuits help break down the plaque and tartar that builds up on the teeth
🪥Swapping / introducing dental friendly treats and chews
🪥Adding dental water additives into your pets water bows
🪥Using anti-plaque dental wipes on your pets teeth

The Veterinary Oral Health Counsel (VOHC) have a list of recommended brands and products for your pets dental care. To find out more about these products don’t hesitate to get in contact with our friendly team at Kippax Vet 💙🦷

A member of the public brought in a lovely baby possum today after falling down their chimney. Mother possum was nowhere...
26/08/2025

A member of the public brought in a lovely baby possum today after falling down their chimney. Mother possum was nowhere to be found so they brought her in to make sure she was okay.

Dr Louise gave her a thorough look over and gave her the all clear of any injuries!

Our amazing sent out a volunteer to give her some TLC until she is old enough to be released into the wild 💙

💛Happy International Dog Day! 🐶🎉Today we celebrate our loyal companions who fill our lives with love, laughter, and plen...
26/08/2025

💛Happy International Dog Day! 🐶🎉

Today we celebrate our loyal companions who fill our lives with love, laughter, and plenty of muddy pawprints. Give your pup some extra cuddles (and maybe a treat or two) – they deserve it on this extra special day 🐾💛

🦷💙AUGUST - Dental Month💙🦷This month we have been focusing on all aspects of our pets dental care at the clinic, from den...
25/08/2025

🦷💙AUGUST - Dental Month💙🦷

This month we have been focusing on all aspects of our pets dental care at the clinic, from dental cleanings, to preventative at home care!

This post is all about Feline oral resorptive lesion (FORLs)

Meet Louis!
Louis is nurse Zoe’s cat. Miss Zoe was doing a routine dental check on Louis when she noticed one of his teeth looked quite different from the others. With further examination and X-rays at the clinic, our vets were able to determine Louis had FORLs.

FORLs is a feline dental condition where a cat’s own body starts to break down the structure of their tooth. Think of it like a cavity in people — but instead of being caused by bacteria, the tooth itself is slowly “eaten away” from the inside out. This meant for Louis his best treatment plan was to remove the affected tooth from his mouth.

Cats are very good at hiding pain, so they may not even show signs that something is going on. Some tell tale signs can be (but are not limited to):
🦷 Excessive Drooling
🦷 Red, inflamed or bleeding gums
🦷 Difficulty eating hard foods, preferring soft wet foods

The only way to diagnose FORLs properly is with a veterinary dental exam and X-rays.
Unfortunately there are currently no known ways to prevent FORLs from appearing or progressing. However, with treatment, you can relieve your cats pain and keep them happy and comfortable. 💙

Some great ways to help prevent your feline friends from dental problems include:
🦷 Regular dental checks with your vet (including dental cleans)
🦷 Regular brushing of your cats teeth
🦷 Providing dental friendly treats/ food for your furry companions

If your purrfect pet is due for a dental check, or if you’d like to hear more about feline dental hygiene and home care we have in clinic, call our friendly reception team on (02) 6255 1242 to find out more 💙

Address

82 Hardwick Crescent, Holt
Canberra, ACT
2615

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+61262551242

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