Pet Horse & Farm Blog

There is no denying that pets can make us feel happy, relaxed, loved and comforted. Research shows that pets, particularly for the elderly with dementia or similar illnesses, moods can lift when they have some valuable ‘pet therapy’.

When Nick recently visited his grandfather in an aged care facility he commented to his mother how he worried his grandad might be lonely living away from family and friends.

‘Do you think we could bring Rover into see Grandad?’ he asked his Mum. ‘I think he misses him.’

As a foster parent of two ageing King Charles Cavaliers, I was delighted to read recently in a magazine of the shared benefits of this special kind of relationship. Looking after a pet in need of a safe home and some TLC is a big responsibility, but I’ve found it certainly comes with many rewards. Our two ‘boys’ (not quite brothers but close in age and having lived pretty much all of their thirteen plus years together) came to us first as a trial run. 

With winter fast approaching our chicken owners may start to see a drop off in egg production – that is completely normal. However there are a few things you can do to make the coop warm, and comfortable for your chooks.

Pet Horse & Farm has secured the license to import this fantastic product from New Zealand. It is unlike any forage product available in Australia and will change the way you feed, and the health and performance of your horse.

We all know the value of pets in our lives, the way a walk or a pat or a look from our best friend can brighten our day. But many of us might not appreciate the significance of animals to those people who may have extra challenges of disability or illness.

It has been a busy Spring for Pet Horse & Farm with some fantastic results for our locally based trainers, as well as some pleasing reports from the connections of international horses descending on Melbourne. We were wrapped to see mighty mare Winx take out the Cox Plate, feasting on our grains and hay when based in Melbourne. 

We have some great news! The full range of Ivory Coat Companion Goods is now available via our website, meaning you can have this wonderful, Australian produced and developed product delivered right to your door.

Pet Horse & Farm is making ordering your pet, equine and stockfeed supplies even easier with our automatic delivery offer. 

Pea straw is the left over product after the peas have been harvested. Did you know that it's great for your garden and makes for a fantastic mulch?

Cat litter is a vital part of raising and caring for your cat or cats and at Pet Horse Farm we offer an extensive range of litters to best suit your living arrangements and requirements.