Monthly Archives: September 2010
Vets are accused of overcharging by up to 500% for pet medicines
| September 27, 2010 | Posted by admin under Articles around the web, Pet News |
Some vets are charging 500% more for pet medicene than high street stores Vets have been accused of overcharging for pet medicine, in some cases by more than 500 per cent. Buying the same medicines online or in High Street stores is half the price on average, research reveals. Marketing group The Best Organisation compared the costs of best-sellers including flea control treatments and worming tablets, anti-stress medicine, eye drops and animal nutrition supplements. A six-pack of Frontline flea tablets is currently available online from as little as £16.33, while the same product is sold in veterinary practices for up… more
Bo Obama’s Summer Activities
| September 20, 2010 | Posted by admin under Articles around the web, Pet News |
Bo Obama is US President Obama’s Portugese water dog. The Obama family adopted him last year, and he’ll be celebrating his first birthday next month. Bo was a gift from Senator Ted Kennedy. The White House is the only home Bo has ever known, with his yard overlooking the Washington Monument. This summer the “First Dog” has been busy entertaining at the White House and touring the US with his family. The first event of the summer season was a picnic at the White House for members of Congress to schmooze at. Dinner included Alaskan salmon, which we’re sure Bo… more
Australia’s Smallest Horse
| September 20, 2010 | Posted by admin under Articles around the web, Pet News |
Miniature horses are small enough, but an extremely rare dwarf miniature horse was born on a farm in Australia. When first born he was no bigger than a typical cat! Now a year old, he is still smaller than many dogs, standing only 59 cm (23 in) tall and weighing 35 kg (77 lbs). Due to some medical issues related to his dwarfism, Koda lives at the Yarrambat Veterinary Hospital near Melbourne. The young horse has gained celebrity status, pretty much serving as the mascot of the veterinary office. He has free reign of the property, even going into the… more
Dog-Friendly Pubs
| September 20, 2010 | Posted by admin under Articles around the web, Pet News |
A new restaurant recently opened in Sydney, Australia and pets are welcome! You won’t even find any “people food” on the menu at Chew Chew – everything is for the dogs. But owners are welcome to bring their own food while they enjoy watching their pets play. The owner Naoko Okamoto originally had a business delivering her homemade pet food but decided to open the restaurant after many of her dog food clients expressed a desire for a place to bring their pets to play. Her canine delicacies are made with fresh organic meat and vegetables, and all of her… more
Wheels, the Disabled Rabbit
| September 20, 2010 | Posted by admin under Articles around the web, Pet News |
Charles and Kathy Harris gave up the city life and bought a house in the country when they retired ten years ago. Kathy began noticing the wild rabbits they saw on their lawn and fell in love with them. In 2001, Charles surprised Kathy with a baby bunny of their own which they named Bebe. The grey & white rabbit jumped right into their hearts and they spoiled her like a child. Throughout the years they enjoyed watching her frolic and play, but as Bebe began to age they noticed she was slowing down and her front legs were beginning… more
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