Senior Pet Care

Gentle, Individualised Support for Pets in
Their Golden Years

Just like humans, pets experience major changes as they age, and they often require additional care to keep up with those shifts. Our team at Kippax Veterinary Hospital is highly experienced in senior pet care in Holt, ACT, providing support designed to keep ageing dogs, cats, and exotic pets comfortable, happy, and thriving for as long as possible.

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What Is Senior Pet Care?

Senior pet care focuses on the early detection and proactive management of conditions that become more common as pets age, such as:
  • Arthritis and mobility issues
  • Kidney and liver disease
  • Cognitive decline
  • Heart disease
  • Dental problems
  • Cancer
  • Hormonal imbalances (e.g. thyroid issues)
  • Vision and hearing loss
By conducting more frequent wellness exams, screening tests, and adjusting lifestyle recommendations, we help senior pets maintain their quality of life and independence.

Why Senior Pets Need Extra Attention

Most dogs and cats are considered senior from around age 7 (though this varies depending on breed). As pets age, their bodies undergo subtle changes that may not be visible at home but can be detected with routine check-ups.

Early detection of age-related conditions allows us to:

  • Slow disease progression
  • Minimise discomfort or pain
  • Tailor diet and exercise to changing needs
  • Improve mental stimulation and emotional wellbeing
  • Extend and enhance your pet’s life

Our team understands that every senior pet is unique. We offer thoughtful, tailored care that supports mobility, manages chronic conditions, and monitors age-related changes with compassion and expertise.

Why Choose Kippax for Senior Pet Care?

  • Dedicated senior wellness programmes tailored to individual pets
  • In-house diagnostics for fast, accurate results
  • Experience in pain management, mobility support, and chronic condition care
  • Feline-friendly, low-stress environment
  • Serving senior pets and their families across Holt, Belconnen, Macgregor, and surrounding suburbs

From gentle handling to compassionate conversations, our team is here to support you and your pet through every chapter of their life.

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Supporting You and Your Senior Pet

At Kippax Veterinary Hospital, we treat your pets like the beloved family members they are. Let us help you make the most of your time together through attentive senior care that prioritises comfort, dignity, and love.

Book a senior wellness exam or consultation today in Holt, ACT.