December 2009 Archives

Vetalogica Multivitamins for Cats and Dogs

By JoeK on December 23, 2009 11:56 AM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

Check out these new videos by Dr Barry Nielsen on Vetalogica Joint Support and Omegaderm for cats and dogs.



 

You can now view the whole range of Vetalogica pet multivitamins at VetShopOnline.

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Acupuncture and Pets

By Steven P on December 22, 2009 4:56 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks
A lot of vets are now embracing alternative therapies for pets. Treating dogs with acupuncture is not new, and this trend is something we've been watching for some time. I was surprised to read last week just how many vets are accredited with the  International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.
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Our Gift this Christmas

By JoeK on December 17, 2009 12:16 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks
Stable_thumb.jpgOne of the wonderful things about living in the western world is the abundance of "things" that we have the good fortune of having. While we all like getting presents in the holiday time, it's probably safe to say that most of us have more "stuff" than we really need.

Some years ago, the team at VetShopOnline decided that rather than sending presents (more "stuff") to customers and suppliers, we would instead make a gift to a poor or underprivileged community in the name of our staff, customers and suppliers.

Donkey_thumb.jpgWe chose the "Smiles" program operated by World Vision (worldvision.com.au), as it is focused on helping the poorest of the poor, with items that are sustainable, and help break the brutal cycle of poverty. As animal lovers, we choose gifts of farm animals, which help the communities by providing not just food, but also wool, milk & eggs to sell and donkeys and cattle to help till the earth and cart goods.

World Vision also provides the communities with animal husbandry training and support, so that we know that these animals will not just be appreciated, but well cared for as well.

Alive&Kicking_thumb.jpgAlthough the economic conditions have been tough this year, we are proud to say that we have been able to maintain our tradition of giving "just a little bit more" each year. This year, our selected gift was a Stable full of animals (click here to view). This gift will go to a community in Australia's close neighbor, East Timor and comprises of two donkeys, two cows, two goats, four ducks, and six chickens with chicken feed.

We hope our contribution will go some way to helping the families in this community. Click here to read more about the work of World Vision in East Timor.

On behalf of everyone here at VetShopOnline, we wish you, your family, friends, and of course pets, a safe and happy holidays!

What do cats do all day when they are home alone?

By Dr Mark on December 9, 2009 2:06 PM | 1 Comment | 0 TrackBacks
Sleep? Eat? Play?

Cat-Window2.gifPet food company Purina set out recently to determine exactly what cats do all day when their owners are not home. They fitted tiny cameras to the collars of fifty indoor cats. The digital cameras snapped off a still photo every 15 minutes. By examining the thousands of photos, animal behavior scientist Dr. Jill Villarreal was able to determine just what our kitty friends get up to during the day.

While cats have been known to sleep between 8 and 16 hours a day, when they are awake they are extremely active, seeking out sensory stimulation. Contrary to the belief that cats are solitary animals, cats spent a lot of time seeking out and interacting with other animals in the household. Not just other cats, but also dogs and other pets such as rabbits. The cats in the survey spent 12% of their time in the company of other animals, 6% of the time sleeping and 5% of the time playing with their toys. However the one activity that took up most of their day, in fact 21% of the time, was surprisingly staring out the window! Cats just seemed to love observing what was going on outside! Curious by nature, cats were able to lie in the sun and watch the world go by for hours.

Following on from her research, Dr Villarreal suggests that we make our home stimulating for our feline friends, by providing different toys, such as furry mice, treat-dispensing balls and catnip filled stuffed toys. She suggests hiding small treats around the house, leaving the blinds or curtains open and even leaving the television on during the day.


Every Pet has his Day

By Steven P on December 7, 2009 1:52 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks
They say that every dog has its day, but it seems that now, every pet of every type has his or her day. Check out this list of pet "days" I just found online:

JANUARY
National Bird Day--January 5
National Dress Up Your Pet Day - January 14
Answer Your Cats Questions Day - January 22

FEBRUARY
Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
National Bird Feeding Month
Pet Dental Health Month
Responsible Pet Owners Month
Petsitters Week - February 1 - 7
National Aminal Poison Prevention Week - February 15 - 21
Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week - February 7-14
Groundhog Day - February 2
Sled Dog Day - February 2
Pet Theft Awareness Day - February 14
National Dog Biscuit Day - February 23
International Polar Bear Day - February 27

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VetShopOnline's 10th Birthday Promotion

By JoeK on December 3, 2009 3:54 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

It's our 10th birthday. 10 years since VetShopOnline.com was created, and to celebrate we are giving our customers a little something back to show our appreciation for their support over the years.

"Spend over $100 in the month of December and get $10 off your next order!"

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