COMPANION ANIMALS
 
Medpet is a supplier of premium, scientifically formulated, companion animal and avian products  and is based in South Africa ("companion animal" meaning pet animals such as dogs, cats, parrots, etc).  In this section you will find a selection of news and articles which relate to the companion animal side of Medpet's business, and below those is a sample of some testimonials vouching for the quality of the Medpet products.  (For more general information about Medpet, who we are, and what we do, see our About Us section)
 
 
NEWS & ARTICLES
 
Immunity in animals
Product launch - IntestiPet: a synbiotic for dogs and cats  (June 2009)
Joint care ... why Arthrimed?
Medpet extends its geographic tentacles
Treatment tips for cage birds
 
 
TESTIMONIALS

ARTHRIMED

15 July, 2005

I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for a product such as Arthrimed. We have two dogs using Arthrimed and the product has improved their lives tremendously.

The Bull Mastiff has elbow displacement in both front legs. He was put on Arthrimed tablets after his right leg was operated on. When the left front leg started giving trouble, we were advised by another vet to rather use a new product on the market, which he believed would be better than Arthrimed. We saw an immediate deterioration of his condition with the use of this new product – the dog had more pain and started limping. We thought that it might take a while for the product to start working, but after a month there was still no improvement in his condition. The left leg was then operated on and we immediately started using Arthrimed again.

Our Boxer has under developed hips and underwent a hip replacement three years ago. Due to the fact that this was a very big operation, as well as the age of the dog (seven years old), we decided against surgery of the other hip, which was not as bad. Our vet recommended Arthrimed which he has used since then. He is now nine years old, very active and mobile. At the start of winter, we noticed that his movements were constricted and uncomfortable. We increased the Arthrimed dosage from two to three tablets per day, and within 3 days saw an improvement.

Our dogs would definitely not have a quality life if it had not been for Arthrimed.

Thank you very much!

 Karin Steyn (Pretoria)

 

 

FLY REPEL

10 February, 2008

Dear Joanne (of Medpet)

RE:  DONATION OF FLY REPEL SPRAY        

Many thanks for your kind donation of 3 litres of Fly Repel and 3 spray bottles to the Johannesburg Zoo.  It is much appreciated and will be used by our hoof-stock section.  As discussed with you telephonically, we are experiencing a terrible fly problem after all the rains, and Fly Repel is the only product that seems to be working to keep the flies away from the animals!

Kind regards

SR VANESSA ANDERSON
Veterinary Nurse

Johannesburg Zoo

 

 

MEDIMUNE TABLETS

14 September, 2005

I would like to thank you (Medpet) for the research, and eventual introduction of Medimune tablets, which is truly the answer to my question i.e. how to improve immunity in small animals.

After Ringworm was diagnosed on my dogs on 27 July 2005, I urgently had to get help for these 5 week old puppies, whose new owners were anxiously waiting for them.  In addition to the usual medical treatment, I also administered extra vitamins, of which there are many available in the market.

Veterinarians were probably tired of all my questions regarding immunity, until an efficient nurse at Sinoville Animal Clinic gave me the answer on 12 August 2005 - Medimune Tablets from Medpet. I immediately started giving it to my puppies at an increased dosage of 1 tablet per day for a small Yorkshire Terrier puppy, many of whom at that stage are not even 500 grams.

Well…. it is with great appreciation that I can today confirm that the puppies’ immunity system has improved so much that their systems are successfully combating the lesions.  If they even appear at all, lesions now disappear within 1- 2 days. These puppies had poor immune systems due to various historic problems with their mother.

The administration of Medimune Tablets to each dog, will from now on, be part of each day’s routine.

With sincere thanks and appreciation 

Elma Roos
Pretoria

 

 

ARTHRITIS CARE

22 February, 2008

Attention Annalize (from Medpet)

Please allow me to offer my sincere thanks for the trouble you went through in delivering one bottle of Arthritis Care to my residence in Keurboom Street, Roodepoort.

When I first read about this product I thought "yeah right another sales gimmick like this stuff is going to cure my 12 year old cat of arthritis!"  Nevertheless, out of desperation I contacted about eight different veterinary practices on the West Rand who all informed me they do not stock this product. This made me even more suspicious.  To cut a long story short I decided to risk R100 and you delivered this product to my house.

After I've been using this product for a month I can now testify that Arthritis Care really does work. My cat has never been in better condition and he is acting like a six-month old kitten with a real zest for life.

In closing I can recommend this product to any pet lover who has a need to use it and I would like to place an order for a further two bottles of Arthritis Care to be delivered to my residence if possible at all.  If this is not possible please advise me of the closest stockist of Arthritis Care in the Roodepoort area. Thank you very much for making this product available to pets suffering for arthritis. 

Trusting you find the above in order I await your favourable reply.


Kind Regards

Desere Steenberg and “Mufasa”
Roodepoort


22 July 2010

Dear Medpet

My 10 year old German Sheppard battled to get up in the morning and he could not climb the stairs. After taking the pills (Arthritis Care) for 2 weeks I saw a vast difference and he seemed more mobile and started running around the garden as he use to.

Yours sincerely

"Satisfied customer", Durbanville (see picture of the happy dog below)

Image of satisfied dog

 


10 August, 2010 (sent to Medpet by email)

Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 12:53 PM
Subject: Arthritis Care

Hi
 
I wanted to send you a letter to thank you for the Arthritis Care product.
I called your offices a few weeks ago and asked about this product for my 8 year old husky, as he has shown signs of hip dysplasia and arthritis.
 
I spoke to a woman named Estelle, who was more than willing to chat to me about the product and reassured me that it would make a difference.
 
6 weeks into giving my Husky these tablets, and I can’t believe the difference. (I saw a huge difference after only 2 and a half weeks of use).
I’ve had to carry him up and down the stairs of my house because he was too nervous and didn’t have the strength. Now, he happily walks down the stairs every day and finds it easier to move around. I still carry him up – but I think it’s because he enjoys it now!
 
I would recommend this product to anyone who’s dog suffers from arthritis.  With a good anti inflammatory combined with Arthritis Care, your dog will be happy and comfortable in no time.
 
Kind Regards
 
Lisa-Marie Germishuizen
Craighall Park
Joahnnesburg