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Pet Horse & Farm were extremely sad to learn of the news regarding the death of 23 horses due to extreme animal cruelty in Bulla, Victoria. 

We have donated feed for the 22 surviving horses and hope they find new homes where they are loved and cared for as all animals and pets should be. 

If you would like help or advice on horses or any pets, their nutrition and their wellbeing, please don't hesitate to contact Pet Horse & Farm.

Ph: 1300 362 326 

Email: sales@pethorsefarm.com.au

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Kitten Blog

Kitten Blog

YOUR NEW KITTEN!

SHOPPING CHECK LIST:

- Cardboard or light weight plastic cat carrier (to transport the kitten home)

- Litter, litter tray and plastic scoop

- Elastic Collar and identity tag (tag should have owner’s name & address or phone number and not the cat’s – for the security of your cat)

-  Feeding dish and water bowl

- Brush and Comb (seek advice on the best type for your cat)

- Sleeping basket

- Scratching post

- A cat toy

ARRIVAL AT HOME: The kitten should not be taken home in your arms – it must have an escape proof transport box or basket. It may well become nervous when in strange surroundings and will try to escape as a result. When you arrive home, all doors and windows should be closed in the room where the cat will be living for most of the time. Then the litter tray and food and water bowls should be placed in their permanent places and the box opened and the kitten allowed out. Resist the temptation to pick it up until it has accustomed itself to its new home. In three stages and over the next few days, gradually open up other rooms and let the kitten explore other areas.

Over-excited children can stress a new pet so if children are present, be very conscious of their behaviour towards the kitten especially during this settling in period.

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Dog Blog

Dog Blog

A DOG FOR YOUR HOME: 

If you’re thinking of adding a dog to your family, or you have just welcomed a canine companion into your home, you may be wondering how best to take care of your new friend. Obviously there are many different breeds of dog to choose from and you are not always going to find one size fits all ideas and solutions. There are some suggestions that are similar for all breeds though.

Of course, one of the most important considerations is that you have all of the necessary items to make sure your dog is well cared for. These can include dog beds, pet shampoo, well-fitting dog collars, a control lead and a well manufactured kennel. Dogs are never going to be cheap to care for but don’t worry too much. Before you think you may have to take out a second mortgage to afford the costs, you should know that it’s possible to buy reasonably priced pet products in Australia, and still provide your canine housemate with the best care possible. 

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Caring For A Pet Rabbit

Caring For A Pet Rabbit

A PET RABBIT

DIET:

Hay is the most important factor in your rabbit’s diet. A good quality grass or oaten hay should be available at all times. It is important to feed your rabbit a variety of fresh vegetables. Feed 2 to 4 cups per day making sure one or more contain vitamin A.

*Remember to make all dietary changes slowly

VEGETABLES THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOUR RABBIT:

Alfalfa sprouts, Asparagus, Broccoli, Basil, Bok Choy, Beet Greens Tops (A), Brussel Sprouts, Carrot and Tops (A), Clover and Clover Sprouts, Dandelion Greens, Eggplant, Mint, Mustard Greens, Parsley (A), Snow peas/Sugar Snap Peas (A), Peppers, green, red and yellow, Butternut Pumpkin, Pumpkin Leaves, Squash, Watercress (A), Wheat Grass and  Zucchini.             

FRUITS – can be fed once or twice a week (no seeds or pips)

Apple, Blackberries, Blueberries, Melon, Papaya, Peach, Pears, Pineapple, Plum, Raspberries and Strawberries.  

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Pet Horse & Farm turns 50!

Pet Horse & Farm turns 50!

 

PET HORSE & FARM TURNS 50!

We are very excited that our business is now 50 years old! 

If you have been a customer of ours for a long time, or just a couple of weeks we want to hear from you! We have been told some great stories lately from customers who have been shopping at Pet Horse & Farm. Share your story with us via email, phone or Facebook and we will share them with you throughout our 50th year! 

Phone: 1300 362 326

Email: sales@pethorsefarm.com.au

Click here to read about our story.  

Staff Member at 82 years

Eric, an original staff member at 82 years old - luckily our staff don't lift like this anymore! 

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We Love Chooks

We Love Chooks

We recently interviewed James from The Stables of Como in South Yarra, Melbourne.

He fills us in on the beloved chooks who live behind The Stables Café by the veggie gardens which is set against the charming Como House and Gardens. 

Pet Horse & Farm sell a great range of chook supplies & deliver all over Melbourne. Check out the Chook page our website:
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FAQ

Delivery

1. When will my order arrive?

Orders are usually delivered within 1-3 days. Occasionally if it is a
product we do not keep in stock we will need to order it in. This usually is
very fast and can still be delivered within 1-3 days but please allow 1-5 days
(usually if you order at the start of the week, it will arrive by the end of
the week). If there are any delays we will contact you.

2. What is the difference between sendle and local delivery?

We offer a to-your-door delivery service with our own fleet of drivers. This
is the local delivery option and is your fastest option to get your order as
the above delivery times apply.

Sendle is our postage service which will be posted to you through the
courier sendle and estimated wait times are calculated at check out.

3. I live in an apartment, can you still deliver?

Yes we can! Please state when ordering in the 'delivery notes' section a day
and time that works with you as you will need to be present to accept the
order. Please give us as wide of a window as you can or multiple days to choose
from so that we have a better chance of fitting you into a run. Only thing is
no we cannot bring your order up to your room as we are not allowed to enter
building complexes, nor can we leave your order in the lobby unattended.

If we attempt delivery during your recommended times and are unsuccessful,
we will ask that you pick your order up from our Keilor store or we will
process a refund.

4. I received my order but have an item that is listed as 'to
follow'. What does this mean?

Sometimes products take a little longer than we hoped to come in so we have
delivered to you what we had and left an invoice outlining what is 'to follow'.
You can expect these items within a couple of days.

5. I’ve entered the wrong address on my order, what can I do?

Please give us a call as soon as you realise, and we can change this on your
order before it goes out. If we do not find out before we attempt delivery an
additional delivery fee will be charged to redeliver.

6. The item I’ve received is wrong or faulty?

Please get in touch with us or email through some photos of what is wrong
and we can fix it straight away. We can either swap the product for a new one
or process a refund and pick the item up. We ask that these claims are made
within a week of the delivery being dropped off.

7. Can you deliver to a PO box?

Sadly not. Our drivers are privately run and do not work with Auspost neither does Sendle our postal courier. Please enter a valid street address for delivery.

Ordering

1. There is a product I am after but it's not on the
website, can you get it in?

Usually the answer is yes! Just give us a call and we will try to source it
for you.

2. What is the difference between Sendle
and local delivery?

We offer a to-your-door delivery service with our own fleet of drivers. This
is the local delivery option and is your fastest option to get your order as
the above delivery times apply.

Sendle is our postage service which will be posted to you through the
courier sendle and estimated wait times are calculated at check out.

3. I have a discount code but it isn’t working?

Please send us an email or give us a call and we can find out what’s wrong,
or process the order over the phone for you.

4. Do you price match?

Unfortunately we cannot price match as the prices we have listed are the
cheapest we can do them for. If you have any questions you are more than
welcome to give us a call.