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recommendation for cat food store in melbourne (city)
hi - i am in melbourne for a few days and would like to do a bit of
shopping for my cat (was also given a list of items to get for my colleague's cats because her understanding is that cat food is much cheaper and more varied in australia than in singapore). i've only been to coles so far and would like to know where there are wider varieties of cat food/supplies available, i.e perhaps a large pet supply store somewhere in the city? coles appears to carry only whiskas, purina, farmland and snappy tom. if anyone has a pet store to recommend that they use in melbourne (city), please do let me know, thanks. |
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Whilst licking their paws in aus.pets on 07 Aug 2003, RW purred:
hi - i am in melbourne for a few days and would like to do a bit of shopping for my cat (was also given a list of items to get for my colleague's cats because her understanding is that cat food is much cheaper and more varied in australia than in singapore). i've only been to coles so far and would like to know where there are wider varieties of cat food/supplies available, i.e perhaps a large pet supply store somewhere in the city? coles appears to carry only whiskas, purina, farmland and snappy tom. if anyone has a pet store to recommend that they use in melbourne (city), please do let me know, thanks. Supermarkets have by far and away the most variety when it comes to cat food than any other store. Specialist pet stores and Vets will carry only a limited supply and usually of the more expensive diets like IAMS or Science Diet. While both of these are wonderfully nutritious cat foods they limited in flavours and usually only used for cats that need a special diet like for cats with kidney problems or overweight cats. You could try another supermarket (Woolworths for example) but honestly Coles is probably your best bet. I'm surprised there are only four varieties of cat food there - our Coles has the ones you mentioned along with Dine, Fancy Feast, Friskies - there are really too many to mention. I must say that this does seem like an unusual request. Surely the cost of transporting food, particularly on an ongoing basis, to Singapore is going to be prohibitive? But if you and others are willing to wear the cost then I guess it's not a problem. Of course, if there are enough of you who are interested enough to make, then perhaps you should contact some of the companies direct and see whether they will ship bulk orders over there. It's certainly worth a try! Good luck. -- See ya! Vicki Whyte http://www.kittecat.com Take out the litter to email me. Women and cats will do as they please and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. |
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Vicki Whyte wrote in message .131...
Whilst licking their paws in aus.pets on 07 Aug 2003, RW purred: hi - i am in melbourne for a few days and would like to do a bit of shopping for my cat (was also given a list of items to get for my colleague's cats because her understanding is that cat food is much cheaper and more varied in australia than in singapore). i've only been to coles so far and would like to know where there are wider varieties of cat food/supplies available, i.e perhaps a large pet supply store somewhere in the city? coles appears to carry only whiskas, purina, farmland and snappy tom. if anyone has a pet store to recommend that they use in melbourne (city), please do let me know, thanks. I don't live in Melbourne but you could try these people - if they can't help you perhaps they could point you in the right direction? Upmarket Pets 440 Queen St Melbourne VIC 3000 ph: (03) 9600 9120 Pet Shops http://www.upmarketpets.com Supermarkets have by far and away the most variety when it comes to cat food than any other store. Specialist pet stores and Vets will carry only a limited supply and usually of the more expensive diets like IAMS or Science Diet. While both of these are wonderfully nutritious cat foods they limited in flavours and usually only used for cats that need a special diet like for cats with kidney problems or overweight cats. That is not true at all. The expensive brands like IAMS, Hills, etc. are standard diets for cats - they cost more because they are made with higher quality ingredients and are completely balanced diets. It is true that you can get specialist diets from these companies but they are only available at vet practices and should ONLY be used if prescribed by a veterinarian - I am referring to kidney/heart/reduced protein/liver problems - not over the counter diets like light, active, furballs, senior, or kitten which you can get most places. Cheap brands contain lower quality ingredients and a less balanced diet - they may state that they adhere to some of the AFFCO standards but they do not pass as complete and balanced diet. Troy. |
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Whilst licking their paws in aus.pets on 08 Aug 2003, Troy purred:
That is not true at all. The expensive brands like IAMS, Hills, etc. are standard diets for cats - they cost more because they are made with higher quality ingredients and are completely balanced diets. It is true that you can get specialist diets from these companies but they are only available at vet practices and should ONLY be used if prescribed by a veterinarian - I am referring to kidney/heart/reduced protein/liver problems - not over the counter diets like light, active, furballs, senior, or kitten which you can get most places. Cheap brands contain lower quality ingredients and a less balanced diet - they may state that they adhere to some of the AFFCO standards but they do not pass as complete and balanced diet. If you look carefully at my original post, I said that the Vet brands are *usually* used for special diets - not always. Yes, I agree that the products you purchase from a Vet is by far and away better nutritionally than anything you can get from a Supermarket. But they are limited in flavours and they are quite costly. Seeing as this poster was writing to ask about a large range of varities and a cheaper price, the Vet products were probably not going to suit this person. Also, extra expense does not always equate with extra quality. Some of the better known brands available in Supermarkets, like Wiskas and Friskies to name just two, are very close nutritionally to the products available from the Vet (although they are usually too high in some additives and too low in some essential vitamins and minerals). But buying some of the more expensive Supermarket brands like Dine or Fancy Feast doesn't give you any extra nutrition at all. It's like they reach a level of nutrition in the Supermarket brands and they don't get any better than that no matter how much more they cost. Of course, the brands available at the Vets *are* a good step up from all of the Supermarket brands and their extra cost is well worth it when you realise you are getting the best nutrition for your cat. But I stand by my original post. The most likely source for the largest variety of reasonable priced cat foods in Australia will be the local supermarket. -- See ya! Vicki Whyte http://www.kittecat.com Take out the litter to email me. Women and cats will do as they please and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. |
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Vicki Whyte wrote in message .131...
Whilst licking their paws in aus.pets on 08 Aug 2003, Troy purred: If you look carefully at my original post, I said that the Vet brands are *usually* used for special diets - not always. Yes, I'm sorry I did misinterpret what you were saying - I thought you were suggesting that supermarket varieties were as good (from a health point of view). Also, extra expense does not always equate with extra quality. No, not always but generally. Yes, I wasn't too clear in my post. I meant to go on to say that I find the best range and choice in Sydney are the "PetBarns" or "Pet Warehouse" chains that are large enough to carry a good variety, much larger than my local supermarkets, and they also stock different fresh pet meats; not so practical for our Singaporean friend - not sure what Singaporean customs would think! At the end of the day all commercial cat food is over-processed and contains very poor protein - compared with a cats natural diet. I have stopped buying pet food and have started to make my own. This was inspired by the recent diagnosis of chronic renal failure in one of my cats. I decided to take him completely off processed foods and have adopted a more natural approach to feeding him. Not as convenient as buying cat food but hopefully it will help his condition. Troy. |
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hi - i am in melbourne for a few days and would like to do a bit of
shopping for my cat (was also given a list of items to get for my colleague's cats because her understanding is that cat food is much cheaper and more varied in australia than in singapore). In Melbourne, try ROBBO'S PET BARN in Dandedong. Its a huge drive-in pet warehouse selling most pet items. They have a web site and look for it in the Aus yellow pages. Don't just go for cheap cheap cheap - check ingredients and contents of the food. If you're thinking of getting wholesale prices they may be able to help you too. They are very nice and friendly on the phone and on the email.and honest too with their reply on why they do not stock certain products. |
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So now we've had an in-depth report on what's on the supermarket shelves
with regard to cat food. Now not only do we know how to treat out Pussy [last week we had an in-depth report on Pussy washing] but now we also know how to feed, said Pussy. We are so lucky in this news group.. Bored bassett Troy wrote in message .google.com... Vicki Whyte wrote in message .131... Whilst licking their paws in aus.pets on 08 Aug 2003, Troy purred: If you look carefully at my original post, I said that the Vet brands are *usually* used for special diets - not always. Yes, I'm sorry I did misinterpret what you were saying - I thought you were suggesting that supermarket varieties were as good (from a health point of view). Also, extra expense does not always equate with extra quality. No, not always but generally. Yes, I wasn't too clear in my post. I meant to go on to say that I find the best range and choice in Sydney are the "PetBarns" or "Pet Warehouse" chains that are large enough to carry a good variety, much larger than my local supermarkets, and they also stock different fresh pet meats; not so practical for our Singaporean friend - not sure what Singaporean customs would think! At the end of the day all commercial cat food is over-processed and contains very poor protein - compared with a cats natural diet. I have stopped buying pet food and have started to make my own. This was inspired by the recent diagnosis of chronic renal failure in one of my cats. I decided to take him completely off processed foods and have adopted a more natural approach to feeding him. Not as convenient as buying cat food but hopefully it will help his condition. Troy. |
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