was in the supermarket friday

Kim · 21-08-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by truthisouthere

My girl eats licks all the gravy off and then my boy comes and finished the chunks, it's a setup that seems to work well for them, and nothing gets wasted.

I am glad they are looked after Kim, my sis refuses to buy the big names due to the fact that they are tested on animals, (obviously!)..and what is purported to be in them.
I can't comment on any of this myself as I haven't done the research so am totally oblivious,..but it's good to hear these cats are treated well. Do you know what happens to them when they are retired Kim..?

Waltham Pet Nutrition do not actually 'test' on the animals, they just do taste trials and the most invasive thing they do are skin scrapes. They are very open to what they do which is why most of the units are glass and they have open days.

They have vets on site and if a cat as much as coughs the vet is called! Cats are retired aged 8 and all re-homed, mainly to staff! Cats health is monitored carefully, they are weighed weekly, weekly health checks carried out. Cleanliness is paramount and all staff have to 'shower on' to the unit. They have an abundance of toys and much time is spent socialising and fussing them. Dogs have a great life too, there is plenty of space for free running and they are trained well and socialised. After what I now know I wouldn't hesitate to buy these brands.

angieh · 22-08-2011, 10:41 AM

That is really reassuring to know Kim. Thanks for the info - those animals sound as if they get the best and the fact that they are rehomed to staff is in itself a guarantee that they have been well cared for.

miki · 23-08-2011, 05:51 PM

oh so they are re homed?
Just a quick Q - do they monitor their health etc when they are not in the facility anymore? I am just curious you know as to how they monitor whether the food is ok for senior cats/dogs (teeth etc)? Are they also fed this food at their new homes?

By the way I also buy their food some times for dogs and cats.

truthisouthere · 28-08-2011, 03:35 PM

Glad to hear that Kim, but there are only so many staff.. I do hope that's the case. I'll relay that info to my sis. Perhaps her cats will now have a choice of food!

pinklizzy · 28-08-2011, 06:41 PM

I've been around the Waltham site and the cattery area is fab! They have so much space, lots of climbing opportunities and look-out points, they really did look happy cats

Kim · 28-08-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by truthisouthere

Glad to hear that Kim, but there are only so many staff.. I do hope that's the case. I'll relay that info to my sis. Perhaps her cats will now have a choice of food!

No cat is ever pts unless it is ill. Some cats are re-homed younger than 8 if necessary for any reason. Most staff re-home several cats and at present the cats that are due to retire have homes lined up, the one my daughter wants who retires in January already has 2 people who want him!

Kim · 28-08-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pinklizzy

I've been around the Waltham site and the cattery area is fab! They have so much space, lots of climbing opportunities and look-out points, they really did look happy cats

Fab! Those cats want for nothing!

Kim · 28-08-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by miki

oh so they are re homed?
Just a quick Q - do they monitor their health etc when they are not in the facility anymore? I am just curious you know as to how they monitor whether the food is ok for senior cats/dogs (teeth etc)? Are they also fed this food at their new homes?

By the way I also buy their food some times for dogs and cats.

Sorry for the delay in replying, I was going to get my daughter to reply, but she is on holiday now, so I will reply the best I can.

Their health is not monitored once they leave Waltham, they are not on food trials all the time anyway; the cats take it in turns and they are on a trial for a limited time, They have done food trials on seniors there, but not currently. Most of the food trials on seniors is currently done at the Royal Canin site in The South of France. They are given some food to go to their new homes with, but like most cats who are re-homed it is then up to their new owner to feed their own choice of food.

CathyW · 28-08-2011, 10:19 PM

quite a discussion and a friendly 1 sweet

i think that if they did the jelly or gravy in a small treat size tin just a special treat,shouldnt be too bad. im sure my 2 fussy wotnots would like it

dandysmom · 28-08-2011, 10:30 PM

I would buy it in a minute!

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