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Happy Australia Day! Celebrating the Arrival of Some of Australia's Most Loved Animals

2012-01-26T08:58:00.000+10:00

Add caption 26 January is the day that Australians celebrate their nation! The date chosen many years ago as our day of national celebration was the date that the First Fleet arrived in Australia and we think its a great opportunity to celebrate the arrival of many of Australia's most loved animals. Of course there where already many many native animals in Australia, and the Aboriginal people

Surf Dog Spectacular Set to Make Waves

2012-01-23T14:38:00.000+10:00

Lookout surfing world, a new breed of furry surfers are ready to steal the show as part of the VetShopAustralia.com.au Surf Dog Spectacular which will take place on March 11, 2012 at 4:30pm as a main attraction of the opening ceremony at the annual Noosa Festival of Surfing. The VetShopAustralia.com.au Surfing Dog Spectacular, sponsored by Bayer, is tipped to be a favourite event this year

Photo Caption Contest #3

2012-01-18T13:28:00.001+10:00

Enter in our latest Photo Caption Contest to win a PAW prize pack for your pet! As part of the PAW Itchy Skin Promotion we are giving our Facebook friends the chance to win a PAW prize pack which includes: 1 x PAW NutriDerm Shampoo, 1 x PAW NutriDerm Conditioner, 1 x PAW TriDerm Calming Gel 1 x PAW Dermega. All you have to do is go to the VetShopAustralia.com.au Facebook Page, post the

Dog Friendly Beaches Australia

2012-01-02T16:10:00.001+10:00

Summer time means dog beach time! According to a recent media report these are the top 10 dog beaches in Australia: - Best dog beach in NSW: Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales and Sirius Cove Reserve, Mosman, New South Wales Best dog beach in Qld: Sunshine Beach, Nr Noosa, Qld and Yorkeys Knob Beach, Nr Cairns, Qld Best dog beach in Victoria: St Kilda Beach, Melbourne, Victoria

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T14:17:00.002+10:00

From Dr Mark and all the team at VetShopAustralia.com.au we wish you a very happy new year! We hope that 2012 will be a good year for you and your pets!

20% off Bayer Combo Promotion

2011-12-12T12:56:00.000+10:00

The offer you have been waiting for has finally arrived! For a limited time only simply add either Kilitx, Drontal or Profender to your order when purchasing Advantage or Advantix and get a massive 20% off both products. The savings are huge and Christmas time is certainly the time when every saving counts. Your pets will also appreciate being protected from any unwanted pests during the

Sentinel Spectrum Free Dog Bone Chew Toy Promotion

2011-12-08T16:27:00.001+10:00

All of our pets are well deserving of a holiday season without any trouble from fleas, worms or heartworm which is why for a limited time only you can purchase any 3, 6 or 12 pack of Sentinel Spectrum for Dogs and receive a FREE dog bone chew toy! Give your pet the all-in-one protection they deserve and purchase your Sentinel Spectrum today! The FREE dog bone chew toy will also give them

Sharing the Smiles at Christmas Time

2011-12-08T13:37:00.001+10:00

Christmas is a time for family and presents, but it's also a time for giving thanks for what we have and if we can, for helping others. Each year since we started business in 1999, VetShopAustralia has made a donation to World Vision in the name of our staff and customers, as a way of showing our appreciation and also helping some of the poorest people in the planet. By partnering with World

Win a Talking Santa Dog Toy for your Pet!

2011-12-06T16:03:00.001+10:00

Want to win a Talking Santa Claus Dog Toy (worth $19.95) to give to your pet this Christmas? All you have to do is follow the link and tell us in the comments below the image how you will be making this the best Christmas ever for your pet! It's that simple! Just post your answer before Thursday the 15th of December and we will give the Santa toy to our favourite response!Click here to enter

Top 5 Pet Safety Christmas Tips!

2011-12-06T09:46:00.001+10:00

The Christmas fun is about to begin and it is important for all pet owners to be aware of some common dangers that could put their pet in danger during festive celebrations. Follow these 5 safety tips from Dr Mark to make sure you and your pet enjoy the holiday season! 1. Turkey stuffing is not for pets Turkey stuffing with onions and garlic contains the chemical thiosulphate. This

Deng Deng the Shopping Dog

2011-11-28T10:22:00.001+10:00

When 32-year-old Zhang Tiegang from Southern China was sick of going food shopping he decided to train his dog to get the job done for him. With a little practice it was only a matter of time before Deng Deng the one-year-old sheepdog was trained to go to the shop, pick out his food and carry it all the way home. Deng Deng out on the job According to his owner, the clever pup loves the job

Christmas Pet Gift Baskets

2011-11-24T15:13:00.001+10:00

Don't let your favourite pet miss out on all the excitment of unwrapping presents on Christmas Day. Spoil them with a basket full of gifts that they will be sure to love or send it to a special dog in your life that you can't be with this Christmas! Choose the gift basket you think your pet will like the most and make this Christmas their favourite one yet! The Cat Christmas Gift Basket

Buzz Off Antiseptic and Fly Repellent Cream

2011-11-11T14:51:00.001+10:00

With temperatures rising and annoying insects being out in full force, you may want to think about ways to protect your pet from being at risk of uncomfortable insect bites. A new product has hit the market just in time for summer and it is sure to keep mosquitoes, flies and other nuisance insects far away from your beloved pet. Buzz Off Antiseptic and Fly Repellent Cream combines three

Panoramis Has Arrived!

2011-10-27T16:51:00.001+10:00

Great news for all pet owners! A new product has now hit the shelves and it is sure to give every dog owner a big sigh of relief. Introducing Panoramis Chewable Tablets for Dogs, a once a month tablet for the control of fleas, heartworm and intestinal worms in dogs. The Panoramis tablets are a meat flavoured tablet that rapidly kills fleas on dogs, prevents heartworm disease and treats

FREE PAW Lavender Grooming Mist With Purchase

2011-10-24T13:37:00.000+10:00

Purchase the PAW Puppy Shampoo and PAW Puppy Conditioning Mist or the PAW Sensitive Skin Shampoo and PAW Sensitive Skin Conditioner for your pet and get a 200ml PAW Lavender Grooming Mist for FREE! Take advantage of this great deal and spoil your pet with products that will have them looking shiny and smelling great too! Be quick as this offer is only available until late November or

Pink for a Purpose

2011-10-24T07:58:00.000+10:00

Cats can go pink too! Today (Monday 24 October) is Pink Ribbon Day! Unless you live in a desert island somewhere, you probably know that Pink Ribbon Day promotes breast cancer awareness, and funds raised from the sale of pink ribbons and other "pink" items from official outlets go towards the fight against breast cancer. What you might not know, is that your pet too can be part of this

Score a Free Water Bowl for your Pet!

2011-10-14T16:55:00.001+10:00

If you purchase any 6 or 12 pack of Revolution for Dogs before 11th November, 2011, you can receive a free Water Bowl with your order! Revolution for Dogs is used to control and prevent a variety of different parasites on dogs, including external parasites such as fleas, sarcoptic mange mites and lice and also internal parasites such as heartworm. The product is very easy to use and is to

Kiltix Collar Promotion 2011

2011-10-14T16:50:00.002+10:00

Win your pet a $5000 diamond collar (or keep the cash) by purchasing a Kiltix Collar from www.vetshopaustralia.com.au. To win this dream collar simply make your purchase, have your barcode details handy and visit the Kiltix site to participate in a fun interactive game before registering your details. By purchasing the Kiltix Collar you will not only be in the running to win, you will also be

Sophie the Canine Castaway

2011-10-07T12:43:00.000+10:00

Swimming 5 miles in Shark infested waters and surviving 4 months on a remote island is the type of adventure that only the toughest could possibly survive. A family pet astonishingly put all odds to shame and did just that after being thrown overboard from her family’s sailboat in rough seas off the coast of Australia in 2009. The tragic event had her owners searching high and low for their

Sentinel Spectrum Promotion

2011-09-30T13:56:00.000+10:00

A limited-time special offer for all pet owners! Purchase any 6 or 12 pack of Sentinal Spectrum and you can recieve 1 extra dose for FREE! Purchase your Sentinal Spectrum today! Sentinel Spectrum is a meaty chewable tablet used for the prevention of heartworm disease, for the prevention and long term control of fleas and for the control of roundworm, whipworm, hookworm and tapeworms in

Two minutes of your time can score you $5 off your next order!

2011-09-30T13:01:00.000+10:00

Take our quick and anonymous survey and you will get $5 off your next order from VetShopAustralia.com.au! The survey should only take around two minutes to complete and you will automatically be given a $5 coupon code to be used with your next order of $40 or more. The survey is being conducted by a Marketing Research Project student from the University of the Sunshine Coast, and aims to

VetShopAustralia Charity Donation Poll Results!

2011-09-29T16:31:00.001+10:00

The results for the VetShopAustralia Charity Donation Poll have now been decided! We will be sharing the $2000 donation between the top four charities as voted by you. There were so many deserving charities, however the highest votes went to the following: Oscar's Law, Australian Working Dog Rescue, Pet's Haven Animal Shelter and Australian Cavy Sanctuary Brisbane Shelter. The top ten voted

Pet Approval the Key to Dating Success

2011-09-29T13:27:00.000+10:00

A recent poll undertaken by VetShopAustralia.com.au has revealed that pet approval is the newest criterion to make the unwritten list of dating rules. This result was recently discovered by asking pet owners whether they would date someone their pet didn’t like. Respondents indicated that their pet’s approval of the potential boyfriend/girlfriend must be given before they will date them.

The Cutest Dog in the World

2011-09-23T14:59:00.001+10:00

Boo is a five-year-old Pomeranian that believe it or not currently has a higher number of fans than most celebrities. He shot to fame after his personal Facebook page reached a fan base of 1.79 million fans! When you take a look at Boo it is easy to see why he has the whole world talking. His fluffy bear like face cannot be overlooked and even famous celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian have

Cats and Coffee Prove the Perfect Combination!

2011-09-15T13:47:00.003+10:00

If you are a coffee drinker and a cat lover then the Japanese Nyan da cafe is just the place for you. The cafe is located in Odaiba, Tokyo and gives customers the opportunity to interact with up to 40 different types of cats while also sitting back and enjoying a warm cup of tea or coffee. The Nyan da Cafe The cafe consists of a variety of rooms each designed with a different atmosphere

FREE Pet Grooming Kit Promotion!

2011-09-13T09:56:00.000+10:00

As the weather warms up the risk of fleas and worms infecting your pet is greatly increased. Nobody wants their pets to be itchy and full of fleas or be at risk of heartworm so make sure you are well prepared as these pests get ready to attack. It's the perfect time to stock up on all your flea and worm preventative treatments and up until the 7th of October, 2011, you can receive a FREE

Protect, Get Fit and Win Spring Promotion!

2011-09-06T10:35:00.001+10:00

Spring is finally here and it’s time to start getting fit and healthy once again so you will be feeling good and in top shape for summer. It also marks the return of the dreaded flea season which means all pet owners must assess current flea prevention plans and make sure that every pet is being properly protected. To welcome the return of spring, VetShopAustralia has teamed up with Bayer

Winter the dolphin makes a splash in Hollywood!

2011-09-01T10:19:00.002+10:00

Move over Flipper, The real life story of Winter the bottle nose dolphin is set to hit the big screen in a new hollywood blockbuster film titled Dolphin Tale. The film is played by and based on the true story of Winter who is widely known for having a prosthetic tail. Winter showing off her new tail Winter tragically lost her tail at the young age of 3 months after she became caught in

How to Avoid the Deadly Paralysis Tick!

2011-08-31T10:45:00.001+10:00

As a pet owner it is up to you to put a tick prevention program in place to give your pet every chance they have of being safe during tick season. Knowing all the dangers, spotting the signs and using the right tick preventative treatments as well as daily searching is a combination that will have a good chance of keeping ticks away. Paralysis ticks are deadly creatures and one of the most

Kong Tag Yourself and Win Lucky Draw Winners!

2011-08-31T10:27:00.002+10:00

We are happy to now be able to announce the winner of our Kong Tag Yourself and Win Lucky Draw! Due to the overwhelming response that we received over the last month we have decided to give away two Kong prizes instead of just the one which we promised! One for a dog toy and one for a cat toy. The first prize will be for the Kong Goodie Bone dog toy which had the most unique tags

Product Spotlight: Frontline Plus

2011-08-31T09:51:00.001+10:00

As the weather warms up the fleas and ticks will be ready to make their move on our pets. Pet owners must be ready to fight and save their pet from any pest that might be lurking. There are lots of great flea products now to help you along the way with protecting your pet so there really are no excuses for anybody’s pets to feel uncomfortable and itchy all season long. Don't miss this month's

The 2011 Annual VetShopAustralia Pet Photo Contest Begins!

2011-08-30T12:21:00.001+10:00

We are very excited to announce that the 2011 Annual VetShopAustralia Pet Photo Contest has now begun! It is time for everybody to get the camera out and capture the best photo you can of your beloved pet! This year the competition has four different categories to allow everybody to be in for a chance to win! Choose one of the following categories to enter your pet photo in: Best Dog Photo(

Limited Stock Available For Proban Tabs For Dogs

2011-08-29T12:45:00.000+10:00

VetShopAustralia now has limited stock still available for Proban Tabs for Dogs after manufacturer Boeringer recently decided to discontinue the product.As such, we have limited the maximum order size to two bottles per order so that as many customers as possible can get the medication for their pets.If you have any questions about this change please don't hesitate to give us a call on

5 Preventative Tips to Help Your Pet Avoid Ticks!

2011-08-26T17:03:00.000+10:00

In the case of ticks, prevention is essentially the best cure; and here are 5 important tips to help prevent your pet from becoming a victim to ticks this season. 1. Perform daily checks on your pet for ticks Remember to be systematic and use your fingertips to feel through your pet’s fur to ensure you find any ticks. Start at the nose and work your way backwards thoroughly, be sure to also

Introducing Our New Blackmores Pet Care Range

2011-08-05T11:49:00.001+10:00

A new range of Blackmores PAW pet products have now become available. The range includes a variety of essential pet products such as shampoo, conditioner, conditioning mist, calming gel, vitamin and mineral chews, probiotic powder and joint care powder and capsules for both cats and dogs. This range has products for anything from the simplest pet care, such as washing your pet using the PAW 2

Happy Horse Birthday!

2011-08-02T10:35:00.000+10:00