Wednesday, August 27, 2008
List of Veterinary Clinics in Singapore
Few months ago, when my neighbour found the estate's cat injured, she didn't know who to approach and where to send the cat for medical care. Thus, I have consolidated a list of veterinary clinics and put it up on for the convenience of pet owners. It will be good if you can print out the list and stick it on your fridge and/or leave it in your car (if you drive), so that the list will be useful in times of emergencies.
Points to Take Note of
Do note that some of the doctors view patients strictly by appointment only; in other words, these doctors wouldn't view animals for consultation if no appointment is made.
Even though appointments at most clinics aren't compulsory, it will be good to make one, so that the waiting time is shortened significantly.
Veterinary Clinics have designated consultation hours. If you (and your pets) were to visit these clinics during their break time or after operational hours (when they are closed), your case may be classified as emergency and you will have to pay additional charges on top of your consultation fees, regardless of whether your pet's condition is urgent or not.
Lastly, I will like to highlight the importance of finding a good vet. (You can read here to find out why.) I have done a little research and will share by placing the links of veterinarians who are highly recommended.
I also have a list of vets which are not so recommended due to some controversy linked to them. Due to the sensitivity of it, I will not post the list here. If you are interested in finding out more, feel free to drop me a note in the comments and I'll give you the links to read up on these clinics.
Please note that the following links are researched and found off the internet, thus they do not represent my personal views.
Recommended Vets
in alphabetical order
Animal Recovery Clinic (Balestier)
Recommended by
Flowerpod Podders, Post #8 and #10
Joyous Vet
Recommended by:
HRSS
Reviews from Singapore Pets Channel
Namly Animal Clinic
Recommended by:
HRSS
Reviews from Singapore Pets Channel
The Animal Doctors
Recommended by:
HRSS
Emergencies
Most veterinary clinics do not run 24 hours, thus they do not have an accident and emergency (A&E) department whereby you can rush yours pets to in times of emergency.
However, most of the clinics have a hotline whereby you can dial, or you can leave a message if it diverts you to a voice mail. After reaching the vet (or whoever picks up the phone) and describing your pet's condition, he/she will do a quick assessment. If he/she condition is deemed to be critical, a vet will either arrange to meet up at his/her clinic and/or do a house call.
If your pet's condition is really critical and you are not able to reach any veterinarians, you can rush the animal down to
Mount Pleasant Hospital/Referral and Emergency Clinic
232 Whitley Road
Tel: 6250 8333
List of Veterinary Clinics in Singapore
The following information is extracted from Singapore Veterinary Association's Website.
West
Animal Clinic
Blk 109 Clementi St 11 #01-31 or #01-19
Singapore 120109
Tel: 67763450
Fax: 67746950
Joyous Vet
Blk 475 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3, #01-30A, Sunshine Place
Singapore 680475
Tel: 67690304
Fax: 67697353
Mount Pleasant Animal Medical Centre
Blk 105, Clementi St 12, #01-18/20
Singapore 120105
Tel: 67768858
Fax: 67761678
PAW (People Animal Wellness) Veterinary Centre
112 Bukit Purmei, #01-207
Singapore 090112
Tel: 62737573
Fax: 62787576
Vet Practice
106, Jln Jurong Kechil
Singapore 598604
Tel: 64621757
Fax: 64685548
Web Address: http://www.vetpractice.com.sg
North
AAVC - Animal & Avian Veterinary Clinic
Blk 716, Yishun Street 71, #01-254
Singapore 760716
Tel: 68539397
Fax: 68533949
E-mail: aavcsingapore@yahoo.com
Web Address: http://www.geocities.com/aavcsingapore
Allpets & Aqualife Clinic
219 Jln Kayu #01-01
Singapore 799442
Tel: 64813700
Fax: 64816990
E-mail: aqualife@pacific.net.sg
AMK Veterinary Surgery
31 Sembawang Road
Singapore 779082
Tel: 64515242
Fax: 64514001
E-mail: amkvs@pacific.net.sg
Web Address: http://www.geocities.com/amkvets
Animal Practice
1015 Upper Serangoon Road #01-00
Singapore 534753
Tel: 62883929
Fax: 62881823
Edmond Tan Veterinary Surgery
Blk 151 Serangoon North Ave 2, #01-65
Singapore 550151
Tel: 62821581
Fax: 62848601
Mount Pleasant Animal Clinic (North)
Blk 151 Serangoon North Ave 2 #01-59
Singapore 550151
Tel: 62871190
Fax: 64874106
E-mail: mpah@pacific.net.sg
Mount Pleasant Animal Clinic (Springside)
23 Sembawang Road
Singapore 779077
Tel: 64525770
Fax: 64520627
Pet Clinic
79 Brighton Crescent, Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 559218
Tel: 62885565
Fax: 62807717
The Animal Doctors
Blk 108 Ang Mo Kio Ave. 4 #01-96
Singapore Singap
Tel: 64514531
Fax: 64517531
E-mail: theanimaldoctors@singnet.com.sg
East
Animal Clinic (Katong)
55 Lorong L Telok Kurau #01-63
Singapore 425500
Tel: 64404767
Fax: 64401812
Animal Recovery Centre (East)
3 Simei St 6 #01-06 East Point Mall, Pet Safari
Singapore 528833
Tel: 65871798
Fax: 65871796
E-mail: arc.animal@pacific.net.sg
Clinic for Pets
Blk 1015 Geylang East Ave 3 #01-141
Singapore 389730
Tel: 67451337
Fax: 67449257
Defu Veterinary Surgery
Blk 37 Defu Lane 10 #01-79
Singapore 539214
Tel: 62848411
Fax: 62507168
Four Paws Pet Centre
Blk 158, Bedok South Ave 3, #01-577
Singapore 460158
Tel: 64443561
Mount Pleasant Animal Clinic (East)
152 East Coast Rd
Singapore 428855
Tel: 63486110
Fax: 63487161
E-mail: mpah@pacific.net.sg
Pet Care Centre & Clinic
4 Waringin Park Sin Chuan Garden
Singapore 416318
Tel: 64485835
Fax: 64444735
Central
Animal Recovery Centre
3 Greendale Ave
Singapore 289498
Tel: 64637100
Fax: 64637144
E-mail: arc.animal@pacific.net.sg
Animal Recovery Veterinary Centre
288 Balestier Road, #01-01
Singapore 329731
Tel: 62522623
Fax: 62522836
Companion Animal Surgery
10 Shaw Corner, Boon Teck Rd
Singapore 329584
Tel: 62557950
Fax: 62511910
E-mail: clinic@comvet.com
Web Address: http://www.comvet.com
James Tan Veterinary Centre
230 Whitley Rd
Singapore 297823
Tel: 62531122
Fax: 62507168
Web Address: http://www.asiahomes.com/singaporejames
Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital
232 Whitley Rd
Singapore 297824
Tel: 62508333
Fax: 62518797
E-mail: mpah@pacific.net.sg
Mt Pleasant Referral & Emergency Clinic
232 Whitley Road
Singapore 297824
Tel: 62508333
Fax: 62518797
Namly Animal Clinic
74 Namly Place
Singapore 267223
Tel: 64694744
Fax: 64694844
The Veterinary Clinic (Holland Village)
31A & 33A Lorong Liput
Singapore 277742
Tel: 64686312
Fax: 64686257
E-mail: tvc.holland.village@gmail.com
The Veterinary Clinic (Vivo City)
1 HarbourFront Walk #03-05 Vivo City
Singapore 098585
Tel: 63768083
Fax: 63768084
E-mail: tvc.vivo.city@gmail.com
Toa Payoh Vets
Blk 1002, Toa Payoh Lorong 8, #01-1477
Singapore 319074
Tel: 62543326
Fax: 62560501
E-mail: drsing@pacific.net.sg
Web Address: http://www.asiahomes.com/singaporetpvet
Labels: Veterinary Clinics
posted by Animal Matter @ 8/27/2008 02:53:00 PM
Monday, August 25, 2008
Veterinary Clinics - My Experience
The Importance of a Good Veterinarian
Getting a good veterinarian is very important. It is akin to finding a good family doctor for yourself or your family. Your chosen veterinarian must be one whom you trust and one who has expertise in what your pet needs. For instance, a veterinarian who is good in treating dogs may not be as good in treating rabbits.
Before bringing your pet to any other vet, it is good to do some research. Like all occupations, some people are in the line solely for the sake of monetary gains, while others are in the line because of passion. Needless to say, any pet owner would want to find a vet that is genuinely concern about the condition of their pets. It takes a bit of trial and errors to find out which vet suits your pet best.
Veterinary Clinics in Singapore
Unlike the veterinary hospitals that are featured on Animal Planet, most (if not all) clinics and hospitals based in Singapore do not have specialist departments such as Orthopaedic, Obstetrics and Gynaecologist or Pathologist etc. Veterinary clinics and hospitals in Singapore are on a small or medium scale in comparison. Therefore the same veterinary doctor that is treating your pet for flu can also be treating him/her for dental problems, fractured bones, neurological problems while providing ante-natal care.
However, there is little to worry because these doctors are (supposedly) medically trained to handle various species of animals with different ailments/conditions.
Personal Experience
One must be wondering why I kept on emphasising the importance of finding a good veterinary doctor for your pet. That's because I have read several articles or posts on how animals have suffered after their owners/handlers brought them to certain vets.
I personally had a bad experience to share.
Many years ago when I was still in my early teens, I used to rear a tortise (not knowing that it was illegal to do so in Singapore). Realising that there was a decrease in her appetite and that she was less active, I brought her to a hospital to visit a vet.
The first doctor who saw us told me that the tortise seems fine, however they need to keep her hospitalised for a night for observations. Meanwhile, another doctor who specialises in seeing tortises will come in to do a diagnosis the following day to ensure that she is fine.
The next day, when I went to pick up my tortise from the vet. When I entered the ward (where sick animals stay while being hospitalised), I was disappointed to find out that my tortise was kept in the same container which I used as a carrier to bring her to the vet! The container was only two times her size, which means that there was little space for movement! For that, they charged me almost $50 for a night's hospitalisation fees .
I checked with the nurse and she told me that no one stays overnight at the hospital, which means my tortise was barely under observation because I brought her in during the evening consultation and I discharged her from the hospital in the afternoon. Moreover, I felt that since they were charging so much for hospitalisation, they should at least give my tortise a decent amount of space to roam!
Anyway, shortly after I discharged my tortise, I spoke to the veterinarian who specialised in seeing tortises. He told me that my tortises is fine and nothing unusual was observed. (Now that I think back, with such a short span of time spent with my tortise, how much could observations could they have had?) Though I had my doubts and wanted to post questions, I held back as I felt uncomfortable with the vet; he seemed as though he was eager to get over the consultation and hurried through the entire episode.
The total damaged for those two days cost slightly less than $200. Though it's not a huge sum of money to many, but it was a huge portion of my savings since I was only a secondary school student back then. What made me felt worse was the doctor wasn't able to provide a diagnosis!
I thought I was being paranoid and overly concerned about my tortise. However, several months later, the problems still persisted.
This time, I decided to visit a veterinary clinic nearer to my house. Luckily for me, I managed to find a good doctor (and I have brought all my pets to her ever since, regardless of species or breed.)
By then, it was too late. My tortise was severely malnourished and despite attempts to fatten her up with supplements and proper food, she never made it. Though I have to admit it was partially my fault for being ignorant, (it's another story altogether & I'll blog it in a separate post if possible.) I still feel that the first vet that I've seen has to equally responsible, especially since he was medically trained.
My Chosen Vet
My furmily (fur family) doctor is the resident vet at The Joyous Vet, Dr Grace Heng.
In case you are wondering; No, I am not paid by her to post this write up about her or her clinic and I doubt she will ever know that I blog about her.
The main reason why I strongly recommend her is due to the fact that she is skilled (so far, no casualties as a result of her expertise) and she is able to empathise with how I feel. This, I feel is exceptionally important since I often bring in injured strays or sickly animals. The last thing I would want to hear from my vet before any other suggested treatment is "Your best and only option is to euthanised your pet".
In my opinion, she is so good that I am willing to wait in the long queue before my pet/s can see her for a consultation. My longest wait was 2 hours and 45 minutes (without appointment).
Since I have known of Dr Heng, I have brought to her dogs, cats, rabbits, tortise, terrapin, hamsters and even a pigeon!
Dr Grace Heng is also recommended by HRSS (House Rabbit Society Singapore.
On a side note: A boy brought a few baby rats (that was a day old) to one of the nurses in her clinic. Dr Heng has advised the nurse on how to care for the babies and what best to feed. Though 3 out of 4 of them did not make it despite the nurse's efforts, she was still heartened that the last one survived. Now that the nurse has migrated overseas, Dr Heng takes over the role as the main caregiver for the rat. These are the virtues that I look for in the staff when choosing a veterinary clinic; compassionate and selfless (the nurse had to feed the rats every few hours and rub their genitals. Even if it's in the wee hours.) For those who are wondering if what I mentioned is true, you can drop me a message and I'll email you the blog address of the nurse who posted the entire episode of her finding and caring for the rats.
Dr Grace Heng can be found at the following address:
The Joyous Vet
475 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3
#01-30A Sunshine Place
Singapore 680475
Tel: +65 6769 0304
Fax: +65 6769 7353
Emergency Contact No: 9351 1334
Labels: Personal Experience, Veterinary Clinics
posted by Animal Matter @ 8/25/2008 05:22:00 PM
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Cat Food
Cat Food
Most owners will feed their cats the following food:
1. Cat Kibbles (Dry Food)
2. Canned Food (Wet Food)
3. Home Cooked Food (HCF)
Most cat owners that I know hardly feed home cooked food like steamed fish as fresh fishes can be quite costly, and has to be purchased on a regular basis to ensure it's freshness. On top of it, cats in general are fussy eaters and it is relatively difficult to achieve a nutritionally balanced diet for cats.
Cat Kibbles
I used to feed the cats this brand of kibbles that is sold at supermarkets, until a friend of mine (let's call her J) who worked as a nurse in a veterinary clinic warned me about it. J used to feed the cats this brand of kibbles and when she switched it to another brand, the cats ate minimally. J started to wonder why and together with her friend, they decided to try the cat food themselves.
The cat kibble which was gotten from supermarkets tasted salty, whereas the kibbles that she later bought was bland in comparison. The saltiness of the kibbles appealed to the cats and naturally they would consume more of it.
It was then did she realise that one of the cats had difficulties urinating. It's been squatting and trying very hard to pee, but just couldn't do so. After visiting the veterinarian, it was discovered that the cat has kidney stones. Apart from genetic heredity, the cat's diet played a huge factor in contributing to it's health problems.
Cat Food Reviews
To help cat owners in choosing better brands of commercial cat food, I will extract the reviews of cat food that is widely available in Singapore. If you will like to view the full listing, please visit Cat Food Review - Cat Food Ratings Dry or Bagged and/or Pet Food Nutrition - Cat Food Ingredients Wet and Canned.
(Please note that the following information is extracted from an external website meant for your personal references. Thus, Animal Matter will not be held responsible for any discrepancies in information or health problems that may result from the following information.)
List of Dry Food Reviews
- Advanced Pet Diets Select Choice foods Original Kitten Adult 6/10
- Artemis Cat Food Reviews and News
- AvoDerm Cat Food Reviews and News
- Blue Seal Cat Food Reviews and News
- Brandon Farms Cat Food Reviews and News
- Breeder's Choice Cat Food Reviews and News
- By Nature Cat Food Reviews and News
- Cat Chow Naturals Cat Food Reviews and News
- Chicken Soup Cat Lover's Soul Reviews and News
- California Natural Cat Food Reviews and News
- Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Cat Food Reviews and News
- Eukanuba Cat Food - Adult Sensitive Stomach Formula Review 4/10
- Eukanuba Adult Lamb & Rice Formula Dry 4/10
- EVO Cat Food Reviews and News
- Exclusive Chicken & Rice Adult Cat Light Dry 6/10
- Exclusive Chicken & Rice Cat Formula Dry 6/10
- Felidae Cat Food Reviews and News
- Flint River Ranch Cat and Kitten Food 4/10
- Flint River Ranch Cat Hairball Management 6/10
- Flint River Ranch Lite 4/10
- Friskies Cat Food Reviews and News
- G Whiskers 2/10
- The Goodlife Recipe Salmon, Brown Rice & Garden Greens Dry 4/10
- Hill's Prescription Diet Cat Food Reviews and News
- Hill's Science Diet Feline Sensitive Stomach Dry Review 3/10
- Innova Evo Cat Food Reviews and News
- Instinctive Choice Cat Food Reviews and News
- Kirkland Signature Super Premium Mantenance Chicken and Rice Dry Cat Food Review 21/30 (Pet Food Danger Gauge) 70% Safe
- Kumpi Kat All Life Stages 10/10
- Kumpi Kat All Life Statges Cat Food Review 20/30 (Pet Food Danger Gauge) 67% Safe
- Life's Abundance Cat Food Reviews and News
- Max Cat Food Reviews and News
- Meow Mix Cat Food 2/10
- Merrick Cat Food Reviews and News
- Natural Balance Cat Food Reviews and News
- Natural Choice Cat Food Reviews and News
- Natural Life Cat Food Reviews and News
- Natural Ultramix Cat Food Reviews and News
- Nature's Recipe Adult Chicken Meal & Rice 5/10
- Nature's Variety Cat Food Reviews and News
- Nutro Cat Food Reviews and News
- Organix Cat Food Reviews and News
- ORIJEN CAT Food Acana Pet Foods 8/10
- Pinnacle Cat Food Reviews and News
- Professional Adult Cat Complete Review
- Purina Cat Chow Dry Reviews and News
- Purina Cat Chow Dry Class Action
- Purina Cat Chow Indoor Formula Dry Reviews and News
- Purina Cat Chow Naturals Reviews and News
- Purina Cat Chow Vitality Formula Dry Reviews and News
- Purina Kit N Kaboodle Reviews and News
- Purina Naturals Reviews and News
- Purina ONE Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Dry Reviews and News
- Purina Veterinary Diets Reviews and News
- Red Flannel Reviews and News
- Royal Canin Cat Food Reviews and News
- Science Diet Feline - Indoor 7 Plus Dry Food Review 2/10
- Solid Gold Cat Food Reviews and News with Pet Food Danger Gauge
- Taste of the Wild Cat Food Reviews and News
- TimberWolf Cat Food Reviews and News
- Ultramix Cat Food Reviews and News
- Wellness Cat Food Reviews and News
- Whiskas Meaty Selections 3/10
- Whiskas Seafood Selections 3/10
- Wysong Cat Food Reviews and News
List of Wet Food Reviews
- Alpo Reviews and News
- Artemis Cat Food Reviews and News
- Authority® Indoor Formula Cat Food 8/10 .
- AvoDerm Cat Food Reviews and News
- Bench & Field Holistic Natural Feline Formula 8/10
- Breeder's Choice Cat Food Reviews and News
- California Natural Chicken & Brown Rice Cat and Kitten Canned Food 8/10
- California Natural Cat Food Reviews and News
- Chicken Soup Cat Lover's Soul Reviews and New
- Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Cat Food Reviews and News
- Evanger's Holistic Pheasant Canned 10/10
- Evanger's Organic Chicken Can Cat Food Review 10/10
- Evanger's Organic Turkey & Butternut Squash Can 10/10
- Evanger's Super Premium Seafood & Caviar 9/10
- Evanger's Whole Mackerel & Gravy 10/10
- EVO Cat Food Reviews and News
- Evolve Cat Food Reviews and News
- Fancy Feast Reviews and News
- Friskies Cat Food Reviews and News
- Grammy's Pot Pies Cat Food Reviews and News
- Halo Spot's Stew for Cats Succulent Salmon Recipe Canned Cat Food 10/10
- Halo Spot's Stew for Cats Succulent Salmon Recipe Canned Cat Food 28/30 (Pet Food Danger Gauge 93% - Questionably Safe For Pets)
- Halo Spot's Stew for Cats Wholesome Chicken Recipe Canned Cat Food 10/10
- Halo Spot's Stew for Cats Wholesome Lamb Recipe Canned Cat Food 10/10
- Halo Spot's Stew for Cats Wholesome Turkey Recipe Canned Cat Food 10/10
- Hill's Prescription Diet Cat Food Reviews and News
- Hills Science Diet Liver and Chicken Entree For Kittens 3/10
- Holistic Natural Feline Formula Bench & Field 8/10
- Innova Evo Cat Food Reviews and News
- KMR Milk Replacer for Kittens 25/30 (Pet Food Danger Gauge 83% - Toxic To Pets)
- Kumpi Kat All Life Statges Cat Food Review 20/30 (Pet Food Danger Gauge) 67% Safe - Dangerous and Toxic To Pets
- Life's Abundance Cat Food Reviews and News
- Natural Balance Cat Food Reviews and News
- Natural Choice Cat Food Reviews and News
- Natural Life Cat Food Reviews and News
- Natural Ultramix Cat Food Reviews and News
- Nature's Recipe Julienne Cut Chicken in Gravy 6/10
- Nature's Recipe Julienne Cut Lamb in Gravy 5/10
- Nature's Recipe Julienne Cut Tuna in Gravy 5/10
- Nature's Variety Cat Food Reviews and News
- Nutro Cat Food Reviews and News
- Pinnacle Cat Food Reviews and News
- PetAg KMR Milk Replacer for Kittens 25/30 (Pet Food Danger Gauge 83% - Toxic To Pets)
- Petite Cuisine Chinese Chicken Cat Food Review 8/10
- Petite Cuisine New England Crab Cake Cat Food Review 9/10
- Petite Cuisine Red Snapper Cat Food Review 9/10
- Petite Cuisine Steamed Tuna and Shrimp Cat Food Review 9/10
- Petite Cuisine Steamed Tuna and Sole Cat Food Review and Rating 9/10
- Petite Cuisine Yellow Fin Tuna Cat Food Review 9/10
- Premium Edge Cat Food Reviews and News
- Purina Veterinary Diets Reviews and News
- Royal Canin Cat Food Reviews and News
- Solid Gold Cat Food Reviews and News with Pet Food Danger Gauge
- Taste of the Wild Cat Food Reviews and News
- TimberWolf Cat Food Reviews and News
- Ultramix Cat Food Reviews and News
- Wellness Cat Food Reviews and News
- Whiskas Choice Cuts With Poached Salmon in Sauce 6/10
- Whiskas Choice Cuts Chicken 6/10
- Wysong Cat Food Reviews and News
Bad Cat Food: Worst to Best Cat Food Ingredients and Nutrients
I found this list of cat food from AskSusanPeters entry in hubpages that is rated from the worst to the best based on ingredients used and nutritional value. The list is as follow.
Cat Food Reviews and Ratings: Bad to Best Cat Food
- 9Lives Daily Essentials Roasted Chicken & Smoked Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food 0/10
- Special Kitty Wal Mart Brand 1/4
- 9Lives Tender Carvings with Beef (Formerly Shredded Beef in Gravy) 1/10
- Alpo Sliced Chicken in Gravy Dinner for Cats 1/10
- Alpo Tuna Dinner for Cats 1/10
- Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys Shredded Lean Turkey Fare with Garden Greens 1/10
- Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys Shredded White Meat Chicken Fare with Garden Greens 1/10
- Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys Shredded Wild Salmon Fare with Garden Greens 1/10
- Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys White Meat Chicken and Whipped Egg Souffle' with Garden Greens 1/10
- Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys White Meat Chicken Florentine with Garden Greens 1/10
- Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys Wild Salmon and Whipped Egg Souffle' with Garden Greens 1/10
- Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys Wild Salmon Florentine with Garden Greens 1/10
- Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys Yellowfin Tuna Florentine with Garden Greens 1/10
- Fancy Feast Flaked Chicken & Tuna Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Flaked Salmon & Ocean Whitefish Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Grilled Beef Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Grilled Chicken Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Grilled Liver & Chicken Feast in Gravy 1/10
- Fancy Feast Grilled Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Feast in Gravy 1/10
- Fancy Feast Grilled Salmon 1/10
- Fancy Feast Grilled Tuna 1/10
- Fancy Feast Grilled Turkey Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Grilled Variety Pack 1/10
- Fancy Feast Marinated Morsels Beef Feast in Gravy 1/10
- Fancy Feast Marinated Morsels Salmon Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Marinated Morsels Tuna Feast in Gravy 1/10
- Fancy Feast Marinated Morsels Turkey Feast in Gravy 1/10
- Fancy Feast Marinated Variety Pack 1/10
- Fancy Feast Minced Beef Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Roasted Beef Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Sliced Beef & Giblets Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Sliced Beef Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Sliced Chicken Hearts & Liver Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Sliced Ocean Fish Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Sliced Salmon & Chicken Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Sliced Turkey & Giblets Feast 1/10
- Fancy Feast Sliced Turkey Feast 1/10
- Friskies Flaked With Tuna in Sauce Cat Food 1/10
- Friskies Senior Sliced with Lamb and Rice 1/10
- Purina Cat Chow Dry Cat Food 1/10
- Purina Cat Chow Vitality Formula Dry Cat Food 1/10
- Fancy Feast Minced Turkey Feast 1.5/11
Shopping List Review 2/10
- 9Lives Beef Tenderloin & Roasted Turkey Flavor Dry Cat Food 2/10
- 9Lives Grilled Tuna & Egg Flavor Dry Cat Food 2/10
- 9Lives Tender Carvings with real Salmon and Crab 2/10
- 9Lives Tender Nibbles with Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Gravy Canned Cat Food 2/10
- Cat Chow Naturals 2/10
- Deli-Cat Brand Cat Food 2/10
- Fancy Feast Flaked Trout Feast 2/10
- Fancy Feast Flaked Tuna & Mackerel Feast 2/10
- Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Oceanfish and Salmon Formula for Cats 2/10
- Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Savory Chicken & Turkey Formula for Cats 2/10
- Friskies Ocean Fish Flavors Cat Food 2/10
- G Whiskers 2/10
- Meow Mix Cat Food 2/10
- Purina Cat Chow Naturals 2/10
- Purina Kit N Kaboodle 2/10
- Purina ONE Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula Dry Cat Food 2/10
Shopping List Review 3/10
- Fancy Feast Sliced Chicken Feast 3/10
- Fancy Feast Chunky Chicken Feast 3/10
- Fancy Feast Chunky Turkey Feast 3/10
- Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys Lean Turkey Florentine with Garden Greens 3/10
- Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys Shredded Yellowfin Tuna Fare with Garden Greens 3/10
- Fancy Feast Roasted Chicken Feast 3/10
- Fancy Feast Roasted Turkey Feast 3/10
- Hills Science Diet Liver and Chicken Entree For Kittens 3/10
- Purina Cat Chow Indoor Formula Dry Cat Food 3/10
- Royal Canin Feline Nutrition Active Mature (28) Formula Cat Food 3/10
- Royal Canin Feline Nutrition Indoor 27 Formula for Cats Living Indoors Cat Food 3/10
- Royal Canin Feline Nutrition Indoor Light 37 Formula Cat Food 3/10
- THE GOODLIFE RECIPE Food For Cats With Real Chicken, Brown Rice & Garden Greens 3/10
- Whiskas Meaty Selections Cat Food 3/10
- Whiskas Seafood Selections Cat Food 3/10
Shopping List Review 4/10
- 9Lives Sliced Chicken in Gravy 4/10
- 9Lives Sliced Variety Pack 4/10
- 9Lives Tender Nibbles with Chicken and Liver in Gravy 4/10
- Flint River Ranch Cat and Kitten Food 4/10
- Flint River Ranch Lite Cat Food 4/10
- Royal Canin Babycat 34 Formula Cat Food 4/10
- Royal Canin Feline Breed Nutrition Maine Coon 31 Formula 4/10
- Royal Canin Feline Breed Nutrition Persian 30 Formula Cat Food 4/10
- Royal Canin Feline Breed Nutrition Siamese 38 Formula Cat Food 4/10
- Royal Canin Feline Nutrition Adult Fit 32 Formula Cat Food 4/10
- Royal Canin Feline Nutrition Beauty & Fitness 37 Formula Cat Food 4/10
- Special Kitty Select With Mixed Grill In Gravy Cat Food Review 4/10
- Special Kitty Select With Tuna in Sauce Cat Food Review 4/10
- Special Kitty Select With Turkey and Giblets In Gravy Cat Food 4/10
Shopping List Review 5/10
- 9Lives Prime Entrée with Real Tuna & Shrimp 5/10
- 9Lives Shredded Turkey in Gravy 5/10
- 9Lives Sliced Beef in Gravy 5/10
- 9Lives Sliced Veal in Gravy 5/10
- 9Lives Tuna Select Tuna & Cheese Bits in Sauce 5/10
- Nature's Recipe Adult Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Cat Food 5/10
- Nature's Recipe Julienne Cut Lamb Recipe in Gravy Cat Food 5/10
Shopping List Review 6/10
- Advanced Pet Diets Select Choice foods Original Kitten Adult Cat Food 6/10
- Flint River Ranch Cat Hairball Management Formula 6/10
- Meow Mix Cluck-a-Doodle-Doo with Chicken & Liver in Gravy Cat Pouches 6/10
- Meow Mix Deep Sea Delight with Mackerel in Sauce Cat Pouches 6/10
- Nature's Recipe Julienne Cut Chicken Recipe in Gravy Cat Food 6/10
- Professional Adult Cat Complete Formula 6/10
- Whiskas Choice Cuts Chicken Cat Food 6/10
- Whiskas Choice Cuts With Poached Salmon in Sauce 6/10
Shopping List Review 7/10
Shopping List Review 8/10
- 9Lives Tuna Select Flaked Tuna in Sauce 8/10
- Authority® Indoor Formula Cat Food 8/10
- Fancy Feast Flaked Fish & Shrimp Feast 8/10
- Fancy Feast Flaked Ocean Fish Feast 8/10
- Newman's Own Organic Adult Cat Formula Cat Food New Review 8/10
- Newman's Own Organic Advanced Cat Formula Cat Food New Review 8/10
- ORIJEN CAT Food Acana Pet Foods 8/10
Shopping List Review 9/10
- 9Lives 4 Flavor Variety Pack 9/10
- 9Lives Chicken & Tuna Dinner 9/10
- 9Lives Liver & Bacon Dinner 9/10
- 9Lives Ocean Whitefish Dinner 9/10
- 9Lives Prime Entree with Real Salmon 9/10
- 9Lives Primed Grill with Beef 9/10
- 9Lives Seafood Platter 9/10
- 9Lives Tender Cuts with Chicken 9/10
- 9Lives Turkey & Giblet Dinner 9/10
- Alpo Beef Banquet for Cats 9/10
- Alpo Ocean Whitefish Dinner for Cats 9/10
- Alpo Turkey & Giblets Dinner for Cats 9/10
- Alpo with Chicken & Rice for Cats 9/10
- Alpo with Salmon & Shrimp for Cats 9/10
- Alpo with Tuna & Rice for Cats 9/10
- Fancy Feast Chopped Grill Feast 9/10
- Fancy Feast Gourmet Beef & Chicken Feast 9/10
- Fancy Feast Gourmet Beef & Liver Feast 9/10
- Fancy Feast Gourmet Chicken Feast 9/10
- Fancy Feast Gourmet Cod, Sole & Shrimp Feast 9/10
- Fancy Feast Gourmet Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Feast 9/10
- Fancy Feast Gourmet Savory Salmon Feast 9/10
- Fancy Feast Gourmet Seafood Feast 9/10
- Fancy Feast Gourmet Tender Beef Feast 9/10
- Fancy Feast Gourmet Tender Liver & Chicken Feast 9/10
- Fancy Feast Gourmet Turkey & Giblets Feast 9/10
- Fancy Feast Gourmet Variety Pack 9/10
- Friskies Special Diet Ocean Whitefish Dinner 9/10
- Friskies Turkey and Giblets Dinner Cat Food 9/10
- Sheba Cat Food Tray Alaskan King Crab 9/10
- Wellness Dry Formula Chicken Cat Food 9/10
- Artemis Holistic Feline Cat Food 10/10
- Fancy Feast Flaked Ocean Fish Feast 10/10
- Kumpi Kat All Life Stages Food Cat Food 10/10
- Meow Mix Fillet Meow with Beef in Gravy Cat Pouches 10/10
Credits to
AskSusanPeters from hubpages for the above information.
My Experience
Personally, I alternate between Nature's Variety Prairie Lamb Meal & Oatmeal Cat Food and Nature's Variety Prairie Salmon Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food, as they are both rated 9/10.
Labels: Cat Food, Food Review
posted by Animal Matter @ 8/05/2008 03:32:00 PM
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Dog Food
Dog Food
Most dog owners feed their dogs either of the following:
1. Dog Kibbles (commonly known as Dried Food)
2. Canned Food (commonly known as Wet Food)
3. BARF Diet (Bone And Raw Food in long)
4. Dehydrated Raw Food
5. Home Cooked Food (HCF for short)
For this entry, I will mainly blog on kibbles.
Dog Kibbles
I used to think that any brand of kibbles will do just fine for my dog. I used to think that all brands of dog food were more or less the same, and the only difference was the popularity of the brand, the flavours of the food available, and the packaging. I thought that the difference in pricing was a result of competition among different manufacturing companies.
I was so wrong.
The kind of dog kibbles you feed, will result in the quality of your dog's health in the long run. I've read how some brands of dog kibbles had such high level of salt, that may caused high blood pressure, kidney stones and kidney problems. This is especially so when the dog has such genetic heredity, lacks exercise and/or the amount of water consumed is minimal. These are health conditions that will not take place with immediate effects, but probably after years of feeding that certain brand of dog food.
Thus, I personally view the purchasing of dog food as a form of investment in the long run; I'd rather invest in a good brand of dog food (which cost quite a bit in Singapore) and in return pay lesser for medical bills when my dog is older, than to pay lesser for a dog food now and pay more for medical bills when my dog ages.
Some brands of food cost cheaper, because they are more of a filler. In short, fillers are mainly carbohydrate that are used to fill your dog's hunger, and they benefit minimally from it. Other brands of food may be manufactured with by-products. (Note: By-products are food or meat deemed unfit for human consumption.) Certain brands of food may cost more, but that is probably because of the higher nutritional contents which may benefit your dog better.
For dog owners who think that the quality of dog food is of little or no important, you might want to read the following article, which is a lawsuit against several dog food manufacturers, due to the kind of ingredients they add into the production of the food.
Dog Kibble Reviews
I found the dog food reviews form hubpages really useful. However, a couple of dog food listed there are not available in Singapore. I'll extract and consolidate the reviews of dog food that are commonly found in Singapore.
If you are keen to find certain brand of food that is not listed here, you can do so at hubpages, under Dog Nutrition - Dog Food Comparison. Scroll down to the alphabet listing, and click on the links available.
(Please note that the following information is extracted from an external website meant for your personal references. Thus, Animal Matter will not be held responsible for any discrepancies in information or health problems that may result from the following information.)
A Listing Food Reviews
- Alpo Al's Grill Flame Broiled DrumSticks Dog Treat 1/10
- Alpo Al's Grill Flame Broiled Steaks Dog Treat 1/10
- Alpo Al's Grill Flame Grilled Burgers Dog Treat 3/10
- Alpo Al's Grill Smokey Riblets Dog Treat 3/10
- Alpo Chew-eez Bacon Flavor Chew Stix for Dogs 8/10
- Alpo Chew-eez Beef Flavor Chew Sticks for Dogs 8/10
- Alpo Chew-eez Beefhide Chew Strips Savory Chicken Flavor 6/10
- Alpo Chew-eez Beefhide Rolls Savory Chicken Flavor 6/10
- Alpo Chop House Originals Filet Mignon Flavor
- Alpo Come'N Get It Dog Food 2/10
- Alpo Diced Cuts Simmered in Sauce with Beef 7/10
- Alpo Diced Cuts Simmered in Sauce with Chicken 3/10
- Alpo Dog Food Recall Information
- Alpo Healthy Snacks LIV-A-SNAPS with Real Liver 5/10
- Alpo Hearty Classics with Beef without Gravy 7/10
- Alpo Hearty Classics with Chicken without Gravy 7/10
- Alpo Prime Cuts in Gravy Gourmet Dinner 3/10
- Alpo Prime Cuts in Gravy London Grill 3/10
- Artemis Fresh Mix Adult - Holistic Dog Food Review 9/10
- Artemis Fresh Mix Medium / Large Breed Dry Dog Food Review 8/10
- Artemis Fresh Mix Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food Review 8/10
- Artemis Fresh Mix Small Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food Review 8/10
- Artemis Fresh Mix Weight Management Dry Dog Food Review 8/10
- Artemis Holistic Beef Canned Dog Food Review 9/10
- Artemis Holistic Chicken Canned Dog Food Review 9/10
- Artemis Holistic Lamb Canned Dog Food Review 9/10
B Listing Food Reviews
- Back to Basics Chicken Dry 8/10
- Beggin Strips Dog Snacks 1/10 Review
C Listing Food Reviews
- Canidae Dog Food Reviews and News
- Cesar Canine Cuisine Dog Food Review
- Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul Senior Dog Formula 10/10
- Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul Dog Food Review 10/10
- Chicken Soup For The Pet Lovers Soul Pet Food Recall
- Purina Veterinary Diets DCO dry 2/10
- Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Dog Food Reviews and News
E Listing Food Reviews
- Eagle Pack Dog Food Reviews and News
- Eukanuba Class Action
- Eukanuba Dog Food Recall
- Eukanuba Natural Lamb & Rice Senior Medium Breed 8/10
- Eukanuba Senior Large Breed Maintenance 7/10
- Eukanuba Senior Maintenance Formula 7/10
- Eukanuba Senior Small Breed 7/10
- Evanger's Dog Food Reviews and News
- EVO 95% Meat Chicken & Turkey Canned 8/10
- EVO 95% Meat Duck Canned 8/10 (Revised)
- EVO 95% Meat Venison Canned Dog Food Review 8/10 (Revised)
- EVO 95% Rabbit Canned 8/10
- Evo Dog Food Review - Innova Reduced Fat Dry 8/10 (Revised)
- EVO Red Meat Large Bite Dry Dog Food 22/30 (Pet Food Danger Gauge 73% - Dangerous and Toxic To Pets)
- EVO Red Meat Small Bite Dry 8/10
- Evo Dog Food Review - Small Bite Dry 8/10 (Revised)
F Listing Food Reviews
Refer to this link.
G Listing Food Reviews
- Gold Premium by Tuffies Dog Food Reviews and News
H Listing Food Reviews
- Hill Country Fare Dog Food Recall Information
- Hill Country Fare Pet Food Class Action
- Hill's Science Diet Dog Food Reviews and News
I Listing Food Reviews
- Innova Adult Dog Food Dry 9/10 (Revised)
- Dog Food Review - Innova EVO 95% Meat Chicken & Turkey Canned 8/10
- Innova EVO 95% Meat Duck Canned 8/10 (Revised)
- Innova EVO 95% Meat Venison Canned Dog Food Review 8/10 (Revised)
- Innova EVO 95% Rabbit Canned 8/10
- Evo Dog Food Review - Innova Reduced Fat Dry 8/10 (Revised)
- Innova EVO Red Meat Large Bite Dry Dog Food 22/30 (Pet Food Danger Gauge 73% - Dangerous and Toxic To Pets)
- Innova EVO Red Meat Small Bite Dry 8/10
- Evo Dog Food Review - Small Bite Dry 8/10 (Revised)
- Innova Large Breed Dry All Natural Puppy Food Review 7/10 (Revised)
- Innova Large Breed Puppy Food Dry 22/30 Pet Food Danger Gauge - 73% Safe (Dangerous and Toxic To Pets)
- Innova Large Breed Senior Food Dry 9/10 (Revised)
- Innova Senior Dog Food Dry 9/10 (Revised)
J Listing Food Reviews
- Jerky Treats Beef Flavored Strips
- Jerky Treats Class Action Lawsuit
- Jerky Treats Dog Food Recall Information
K Listing Food Reviews
Refer to this link.
L Listing Food Reviews
Refer to this link
M Listing Food Reviews
Refer to this link.
N Listing Food Reviews
Natural Balance Dog Food Reviews and News
O Listing Food Reviews
- ORIJEN ADULT Dog Food Acana Pet Foods 9/10
- Orijen Adult Formula Dry Dog Food 24/30 (Pet Food Danger Gauge 80% - Dangerous and Toxic To Pets)
- ORIJEN PUPPY Acana Pet Foods 10/10
P Listing Food Reviews
- Pedigree Breath Buster Review
- Pedigree Canned 7/10
- Pedigree Choice Cuts in Sauce Country Stew 5/10
- Pedigree Choice Cuts in Sauce with Beef 5/10
- Pedigree Choice Cuts in Sauce with Chicken 5/10
- Pedigree Chunky Turkey & Bacon 3/10
- Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites Original Beef Dry 3/10
- Pedigree Dentabone Review
- Pedigree DENTAStix Review
- Pedigree Dog Food Class Action Lawsuit
- Pedigree for Puppies Original Chicken Dry 3/10
- Pedigree Healthy Maturity for Seniors Chicken and Rice Dry 3/10
- Pedigree Jumbone Review
- Pedigree Large Breed Food for Adult 3/10
- Pedigree Lean Beef & Liver Dinner in Meaty Juices 5/10
- Pedigree Little Champions Beef & Chicken Variety Pack 5/10
- Pedigree Little Champions Casserole Beef, Noodles & Vegetables5/10
- Pedigree Little Champions Chunks in Gravy with Beef 5/10
- Pedigree Little Champions Chunks in Gravy with Chicken 5/10
- Pedigree Little Champions Grilled Cuts in Sauce With Beef 5/10
- Pedigree Little Champions Grilled Cuts in Sauce with Chicken 5/10
- Pedigree Little Champions Healthy Start Morsels in Sauce Chicken 5/10
- Pedigree Marrobone Review
- Pedigree Puppy Traditional Ground Chicken & Beef Canned 9/10
- Pedigree Puppy Traditional Ground Lamb & Rice Canned 9/10
- Pedigree Small Breed Adult Dry 3/10
- Pedigree Super Chew Dog Treat Review
- Pedigree Traditional Ground Chopped Beef Canned 9/10
- Pedigree Traditional Ground dinner with Chopped Beef Canned 20/30 (Pet Food Danger Gauge 66% - Dangerous and Toxic To Pets)
- Pedigree Traditional Ground Chopped Chicken Canned 3/10
- Pedigree Traditional Ground Chopped Liver & Beef Canned 3/10
- Pedigree Traditional Ground Chunky Beef Canned 3/10
- Pedigree Traditional Ground Chunky Beef, Bacon & Cheese Can 3/10
- Pedigree Traditional Ground Chunky Chicken Can 3/10
- Pedigree Traditional Ground Chunky Liver & Beef Can 3/10
- Pedigree Weight Maintenance Formula 3/10
- Pedigree Chicken, Rice & Vegetables Dry 3/10
- Pedigree Real Lamb & Rice Dry 3/10
Q Listing Food Reviews
Nil
R Listing Food Reviews
- Royal Canin (4800) Energy Dog Food Review 4/10
- Royal Canin Dog Food Recall Information
- Royal Canin Maxi 32 Large Breed Puppy 5/10
- Royal Canin Medi-Cal Gastro Dry Dog Food 5/10
- Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult Health Optimization Formula Dog Food 6/10
- Royal Canin Natural Blend Puppy Health Foundation Formula Dog Food▼ 6/10
- Royal Canin Natural Blend Senior Health Revitalization Formula Dog Food 6/10
- Royal Canine Class Action Lawsuit
S Listing Food Reviews
- Science Diet Dog Food Reviews and News
- Solid Gold Dog Food Reviews and News
T Listing Food Reviews
Refer to this link.
U Listing Food Reviews
Nil
V Listing Food Reviews
Nil
W Listing Food Reviews
- Wellness 95% Beef Canned 10/10
- Wellness 95% Chicken Canned 10/10
- Wellness 95% Salmon Canned 10/10
- Wellness 95% Turkey Canned 10/10
- Wellness 95% Venison Canned 10/10
- Wellness Chicken & Sweet Potato Canned 9/10
- Wellness CORE Grain Free Ocean Formula Dry 9/10
- Wellness CORE Grain Free Original Dry Adult 8/10
- Wellness CORE Grain Free Original Dry Adult 25/30 (Pet Food Danger Gauge 83% - Toxic To Pets)
- Wellness CORE Grain Free Reduced Fat Dry 8/10
- Wellness Duck & Sweet Potato Canned 9/10
- Wellness Just For Puppy Canned 9/10
- Wellness Just for Puppy Dog Treats 9/10
- Wellness Just For Puppy Dry 9/10
- Wellness Lamb & Sweet Potato Canned 9/10
- Wellness Senior Canned 9/10
- Wellness Simple Food Solutions Rice & Duck Formula Dry 9/10
- Wellness Simple Food Solutions Rice & Venison Formula Dry 9/10
- Wellness Super5Mix Complete Health Chicken Formula Dry 9/10
- Wellness Super5Mix Complete Health Lamb, Barley and Salmon Meal Formula Dry 9/10
- Wellness Super5Mix Complete Health Whitefish & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry 9/10
- Wellness Super5Mix Healthy Weight Formula Dry 9/10
- Wellness Super5Mix Just For Seniors Dry 9/10
- Wellness Turkey & Sweet Potato Canned 9/10
- Wellness Whitefish & Sweet Potato 9/10
- Wellness Pet Foods Dog Food Review 10/10
X Listing Food Reviews
Nil
Y Listing Food Reviews
Nil
Z Listing Food Reviews
Refer to this link.
Credits to
AskSusanPeters from hubpages for the above information.
Other Information
List of dog food that has been recalled in the states.
List of dog food that is safe to consume after being recalled.
List of dog food manufacturers involving lawsuit.
Another website on Dog Food Anaylysis.
My Dogs
Personally, I feed my dogs (Dick Van Patten's) Natural Balance Duck and Potato kibbles, not only because it can be found in most pet stores, but mainly because it has scored 10/10 rating for the review. Moreover, it has a 10% promotional discount that has been ongoing for quite some time. With the purchase of each packet of food, comes with a membership that will entitle you to a 10% discount in future, when the promotion ends.
Labels: Dog Food, Food Review
posted by Animal Matter @ 7/29/2008 04:07:00 PM