Cat-food irradiation banned as pet theory proved
Posted on Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
How sad that it has taken this long for the government to work out what was causing the deaths of many cats around Australia. For those that don’t have the history on this story a Canadian gourmet pet food called brand called Orijen was believed to be responsible for the deaths of many cats but it has now been proven that it was in fact the governments requirement of irradiating imported pet food which contaminated and poisoned the cats.
Here is the story by Kelly Burke from the Sydney Morning Herald website regarding the change in government legislation regarding imported cat food.
Patrick all ready for winter
Posted on Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Fiona of Ingleburn’s cat Patrick thinks he is so human he wants to wear a pyjama… We happen to think he is a beautiful boy
How to tell if your cat is plotting to kill you…
Posted on Monday, May 25th, 2009
For those of you with cats…how funny is this!
Drake University Beautiful Bulldog Winner
Posted on Thursday, May 14th, 2009
How about this for a beautiful face! Introducing “Porterhouse” who was crowned the 30th Drake Relays Beautiful Bulldog. Drake University is in Des Moines, Iowa.
Pet Airways, Means Your Pet Travels In Style
Posted on Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
What a great idea, its a pitty the Australian market isn’t big enough for this to be a service in Australia.
“A US company has launched the world’s first pets-only airline dedicated to animal-friendly travel. Pet Airways will cater for people who loathe the idea of their pets being stored in the cargo hold area during a flight by offering their pet-only service.
From July the new airline will fly dogs and cats in the main cabin of a turbo-prop Beech 1900 passenger plane which has furnishings such as the seats and bins removed, with animals placed in their private pet carriers and locked into a restraint system.
The plane can hold up to 50 dogs or cats. A pet attendant checks on the animals and makes sure they have regular toilet breaks during the flight.
“Pet Airways is the world’s first airline exclusively dedicated to the safe and comfortable transportation of pets,” the company’s website says.
“With Pet Airways, your pet will be safe and comfortable flying in the main cabin – not in cargo.”
Pet Airways will fly to 42 US cities including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington. ”
Story taken from the news.com.au website
Huge pet supplies sale now on
Posted on Monday, May 4th, 2009
Be quick. Star Pets is having a huge sale on Revolution and Frontline for cats and dogs. Also check in for the bargains on Hills Science Diet for dogs and Iams for cats. Be quick before it ends!
Pet Club UK Cat Products Online
Posted on Friday, April 17th, 2009
For the readers of this blog that live in the UK be sure to check out the Pet Club UK website. They stock a great range of pet products and supplies; buy cat products and supplies including beds and kitten care. You can also get there by clicking this link http://www.petclubuk.com/sc/cats/1
Stanley & Sophie Book Review
Posted on Friday, April 17th, 2009
Here is a great book review written exclusively for the Star Pets Blog. This book is available from Amazon
Book: STANLEY & SOPHIE
Author: Kate Jennings
Review by: Jeffrey Phillips SC
New Yorker Cartoon
Posted on Thursday, April 16th, 2009
This one made me laugh because I’m sure one of my cats does this!!!
Incredible journey of a dog called Sophie Tucker
Posted on Monday, April 6th, 2009
Here is an amazing story of survival from the Sydney Morning Herald website. A little cattle dog named “Sophie Tucker” fell off a baot and swam five nautical miles to survive four months before being reunited with its owners. We do love a good news story!
