Importing Your Pet to Australia?
16 May 2008Melbourne Pet Minders have recently formed a partnership with two of the most professional, well known pet shipping companies in the world.
From the UK
Melbourne Pet Minders have teamed up with Bob Ghandour BVetMed LVI MRCVS Veterinary Consultant and Director of PetAir UK. PetAir UK is run by fully qualified veterinary surgeons and complemented by an exceptional team of animal healthcare professionals, the majority of which are fully qualified veterinary nurses. They specialise in pet export arrangements including all necessary veterinary documentaion and as such are uniquely placed to look after your pets travel needs.
PetAir UK offers a comprehensive pet travel service aimed at removing the burden of the complex arrangements required to take pets abroad. They tailor make each package to suit your requirements.
From the USA
Melbourne Pet Minders have teamed up with Anthony Denicker from AnimalsAway. When Animals Away was started almost seventeen years ago their mission was to revolutionize the pet shipping industry. Their Personal services are made to fit your individual relocation needs. They have the experience and knowledge to handle any pet move worldwide. Their founders have been moving the worlds pets for well over 25 years. Your pets safety and comfort is their highest priority.
Melbourne Dog Walkers now in Cranbourne and Berwick
15 May 2008We are now out walking dogs in the above two suburbs, if you would like your dog walking and you live in Berwick or Cranbourne please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Alternatively drop us a line to see if we currently cover your suburb.
www.melbourne-petminders.com.au
Certified Feline Health Champion
13 May 2008One of our carers has today become Certified as a Feline Health Champion this consisted of numerous feline health courses which included but not limited to:
Testing for and Managing Feline Retorvirus - Positive Cats
Feline Heartworm
Feline Dentistry
Our same carer has also qualifed as an Advance Nutrional Advisor.
Kitty Classes in Melbourne
13 May 2008Well we have all heard of puppy classes which educate new puppy owners on how to raise their puppy successfully, but did you know that there are classes like this for your feline friends.
Kitten classes provide an opportunity to comprehensively educate you about your growing cat’s behaviour and health needs in 2 or 3 fun-filled sessions. Classes help dispel the myth that cats can’t be trained. Kitten Classes teach you how to shape the behaviours you want from your cat at home.
Kitten classes set the stage for avoiding common behaviour and medical problems. They create realistic expectations by educating you about normal cat behaviour, provide information about necessary home and veterinary care, and allow time to address questions from previous classes.
Kittenhood is a critical age for socialization. Kitten classes allow kittens to play together and to be exposed to people of different ages and genders. Such exposure, with positive reinforcement, helps the kitten better adapt to all possible changes that may occur in the family and home environment, setting the stage for a lifetime without fear of noises, people, places, and experiences.
Kitten classes also allow identification of emerging problems so that they can be addressed as soon as they arise.
You will be taught veterinary maintenance procedures, such as tooth brushing, checking and grooming. Early detection of health problems allows for early treatment and minimal patient discomfort.
Participating kittens gain confidence as they travel regularly in the car, play with other kittens and toys, and broaden their life experiences.
Because the sensitive period in kittens is shorter than in puppies, classes are open only to kittens from 7 to 14 weeks of age. If you have an older kittens or adult cat most classes will welcome you without your cat as you can also learn how to socialize kittens and prevent problems at home.
Class sizes are limited 3 to 8 kittens to allow for effective socialization and training. Kittens should have received at least one vaccine at least 10 days prior to the first class, first deworming, and negative results of a recent FeLV/FIV test** Owners of kittens with upper respiratory tract infection, FeLV, FIV, or other contagious conditions (apart from ringworm) are welcome without their kittens.
Melbourne Pet Minders will soon be holding Kitty Classes watch this news page for further information, in the meantime you can contact the RSPCA who hold classes on a regular basis.
Dog Walker in Melbourne
13 May 2008Dog Walking in Melbourne….
Most working Australians share the same problem. They are low on time and high on tasks. It’s like a never-ending cycle. We spend our days working long hours at the office, only to come home with another few hours worth of chores that need to be done. This unfortunately shortens the amount of time we get to spend with our dogs doing fun activities like playing catch or walking.
While this may seem like a minor inconvenience for you, it’s actually unhealthy for your canine best friend. Different dogs have different daily exercise requirements; some might need a quick walk around the block and other needs a good run in the middle of the afternoon. This is where the professional dog walker becomes so important.
You don’t have to be working to hire a dog walker, your dog may be physically to strong for you on the lead, or you may have health problems stopping you taking them out. Whatever the situation Melbourne Dog Walkers are more than happy to help out.
We are now offering dog walking in more suburbs around Melbourne please contact us to see if we walk in your area.
Pet Plan Insurance Company Launches Pet Magazine
12 May 2008Pet Plan this week announced the launch of its pet magazine PetPeople. The company claims it as the ‘world’s largest circulation, pet focused, customer magazine’ - with an initial distribution of 600,000 copies.
The new magazine will be issued to Petplan policyholders twice a year.
Editor and Direct Marketing Manager for Petplan, Margi Salih commented on the launch:
“We are proud that so many outstanding contributors agreed to work on the first issue, including dog-loving travel writer Gavin Bell. It’s also rewarding to have content from the many charities we support and from our pet-loving clients.
“This is the biggest worldwide launch in the pet magazine market.”
Who’s For Cats Campaign - Desex, microchip and vaccinate a semi-owned cat for $60
12 May 2008As part of an animal welfare campaign called Who’s for cats?, RSPCA Victoria, in conjunction with Animal Aid Trust, Cat Protection Society and the Lost Dogs Home is offering desexing, vaccination and microchipping of semi-owned cats for just $60.
The coalition of animal welfare organisations is calling on the residents of Melbourne to ‘stop feeding a bigger problem’ and take full ownership of the stray cats they may be feeding. As an incentive to take this action, all five shelters will offer semi-owners the special rate of $60 from May 1 – May 31.
Each person will also receive a free showbag, containing a cat collar and tag, a photo frame magnet, a cat toy, and cat ownership booklets.
“Melbourne’s stray cat population is nearing half a million, that’s half a million too many cats born into lives of disease, neglect and starvation,” said RSPCA Executive Manager Animal Welfare Jo Lindley.
“People believe they are doing the right thing by feeding strays. In fact, they are worsening the problem by ensuring the reproduction of more helpless kittens. These semi-owners should either call their local council and take steps to hand the cats in or take full ownership of the cat(s) they are feeding,.
“Taking full ownership means desexing, mircochipping and vaccinating a cat. During the month of May, semi-owners who qualify for the program can have these procedures performed for just $60, a saving of between $100 and $200 depending on the age of the cat”, said Ms Lindley
“Bookings are essential and the offer will be extended to the first 100 applicants at each shelter. Please call 9224 2222, or one of the other participating shelters, if you think you qualify as a semi-owner.”
RSPCA Million Paws Dog Walk in Melbourne
12 May 200810am Sunday May 18, 2008
The 14th Annual Million Paws Walk will be held on Sunday 18 May at Albert Park Lake and 13 locations around regional Victoria.
This year at Albert Park, along with the usual live entertainment, giveaways, demonstrations, pet competitions, free vet advice, dog washes and food for sale they will also be attempting to break the Guinness World RecordTM for the Biggest Dog Walk in the world!
In 2007, more than 16,000 people across Victoria participated in the Million Paws Walk and helped the RSPCA raise more than $200,000. These funds were used to assist their shelters, inspectorate, veterinary and education services. As RSPCA Victoria receives only 4% government funding, community support of events such as Million Paws Walk are vital in raising the funds needed to care for all creatures great and small.
When you and your canine friend do the Million Paws Dog Walk in Melbourne, you not only help to raise money for RSPCA animals, but you take part in the doggy event of the season! While pre-registrations have now closed you can still register on the day from 8.30am.. This is your chance to make history so make sure you join and help make the 2008 Million Paws Walk one for the record books!
Dog walking in the Hallam area
21 April 2008
We’re currently out walking dogs several days a week in the Hallam, Narre Warren North area. There’s some great areas for walking. If anyone in the area would like to take advantage of our dog walking service, then get in touch with us. The video footage is of Maynard, a labrador who is a regular client of hours, enjoying playing with a frisbee.
Pet Cams
21 April 2008Apologies for the cams being offline at the moment, were in the middle of moving pc’s around at the moment so we’ve no connectivity. Should be back online in a couple of days.;
