Kippax Vet Blog

Why do Canberra Dogs Eat Grass?

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 03:41:00 GMT

Does your dog eat grass? Ever wondered why ?

What is the Canberra Mob and the Utopia program?

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 02:14:00 GMT

Learn more about the Canberra Mob and the Utopia program.

Owning a Dog in Canberra is Linked to Reduced Heart Risk

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:51:00 GMT

One of the world’s largest cardiovascular health organisation has a new message for us all: Owning a dog can help protect you from heart disease.

Why Does My Cat Vomit?

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:51:00 GMT

Have you ever gotten up in the morning or come home from work at night to be greeted by a pile of vomited food on the floor? If your cat vomits undigested food a short time after eating, you may have a serious problem, but not necessarily.

Canberra Dogs Help Bacteria Thrive

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:50:00 GMT

In “The Secret Life of Germs,” a great article in the upcoming New York Times Magazine, the subject of microbiome is explored—the microbial species that we share our bodies with. The “gut” it seems is all the rage these days.

What Did That Nice Vet Say About Cancer?

Tue, 28 May 2013 02:05:00 GMT

By the time we mention the word CANCER you are often so distraught that anything we say is likely to make you simply “tear up and tune out.”

New Non Surgical Option for Desexing

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:20:00 GMT

Zeuterin is a nonsurgical form of neutering. Neutering by needle works by injecting a solution of zinc gluconate into each testicle, rendering it incapable of producing sperm.

Bacteria on Dog Lovers' Skin Reveal Their Affection

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:27:00 GMT

Well, it looks like there really is such as thing as a dog person. Humans who share their homes with canines also share the similar bacterial houseguests on their skin.

Can't We All Just Get Along? Recognising and Resolving Cat Conflict in Canberra.

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:42:00 GMT

The average cat-owning household in Canberra has at least two cats, some many more. And while most cats seem to get along fine, they can react quickly when they feel threatened.

Dogs and Planes

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:38:00 GMT

The explosions in Boston last Monday jangled nerves and created some flight arrival and departure issues at Logan International Airport. What worried fliers may need to calm them is a golden kiss -- a Golden Retriever kiss, that is.