Cheap pet food for special dietary requirements (pet-supermarket.co.uk)

Member Name: kayers

Product:	pet-supermarket.co.uk
Date:	20/08/09 (47 review reads)
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Advantages: Cheaper prices than vet and delivered to door

Disadvantages: website a bit cluttered

My cat was diagnosed a few years ago with urinary tract problems which basically means that he gets stones and gravel forming in his bladder. He had to be admitted to the vet's as a medical emergency as his uretha was partially blocked and he couldn't pass urine. Luckily the vet managed to clear the blockage but prescribed a special food which helps to dissolve any stones before they become too big and cause further problems. The food is prescription only and costs a small fortune! However, after a search on the internet I found Pet Supermarket where you can buy prescription food (without a prescription) at a cheaper price than that charged by the vet. The saving is about £4/£5 for a 6kg bag. Delivery usually takes 3/5 days and is now chargeable dependant on the weight of the order. However after signing up to the newletter discounts are available including a 5% discount for life by entering the code bonus5 which helps to cover the postage. I have only had one problem in the last 3 years of ordering when they sent the wrong food due to change of code at their end. This was dealt with promptly and efficiently when I phoned and the items replaced and the wrong item returned without fuss or cost to myself.

Pet Supermarket also supplies various other non-prescription foods for dogs, cats, fish and small animals. I haven't bought any of these items so cannot comment on the price saving. However I have bought frontline flea drops and these were definitely cheaper than the vet prices.

The website also has a variety of pet toys and baskets/beds available.

The only downside is that the website is a bit cluttered and it takes a little while to get used to where to find things. It could also do with a way to tick several items at once and then put them all in the basket at the same time. However, these are small annoyances compared with the discounted prices and ease of having items delivered direct to your door.

Summary: Definitely worth a look!