Finding good food for your pets<\/p>\n
Although owning companion animals like dogs or cats is still
\nuncommon for most Indonesians, certain groups of people are
\nwilling to dedicate much of their time to their pets.<\/p>\n
This might be the reason why the market for pet food,
\nnutrition, health care and toys continues to increase from year
\nto year.<\/p>\n
\"Even though the number of pet lovers is still small, many of
\nthem are willing to spend much money for the welfare and
\nhappiness of their pets,\" said Peter Arifin, director of PT Irama
\nRia, the sole distributor of U.S.-based Hartz pet products and
\naccessories.<\/p>\n
To make them healthy and happy, pets do not only need a
\nnutritious diet but also routine beauty care treatments,
\nexercise, stress-free toys and other accessories, he said.<\/p>\n
Locally made or imported pet foods and toys can be found at
\nlocal hypermarkets, pet shops and at some traditional markets.<\/p>\n
The overseas brands of pet products and accessories available
\nhere include Hartz, Ferplast from Italy, Science Diet from the
\nU.S., Pedigree from Australia and Rogz from South Africa, said
\nAgus of the Tanjung Duren Pet Shop.<\/p>\n
One of the few places selling foreign pet foods and
\naccessories is Pet Corner on the first floor of Gajah Mada Plaza
\nin Central Jakarta.<\/p>\n
At Pet Corner there are 14 shops, each providing a broad range
\nof pet products and accessories, such as pet food, flea and tick
\ntreatments, vitamins, shampoos, animal toys, clothes and leashes.<\/p>\n
One shop employee said Pet Corner was usually packed customers
\non the weekend. \"They come to us because we provide nutritious
\nfood that is easily prepared.\"<\/p>\n
The shop assistant said that in addition to food products,
\ncustomers also bought health and beauty care products for their
\npets. One such product is designed to kill and prevent fleas,
\nticks and mosquitoes.<\/p>\n
\"The product is available in many different brands and it is
\nup to customers to choose one,\" he said.<\/p>\n
Vitamins for dogs and cats are very much in demand among pet
\nowners. One of the vitamins, for instance, is made of liver,
\nwhich is believed to aid in the maintenance of an animal's
\nhealthy skin and shiny coat.<\/p>\n
To help their pets avoid stress, owners usually provide them
\nwith toys. For instance, there are puzzle playgrounds for
\nhamsters and a variety of unique toys for dogs and cats.<\/p>\n
For those who have a passion for dogs, there are several shops
\nthat specialize in the sale of dogs of different breeds, such as
\nbulldogs, Labrador retrievers, rottweilers and Chihuahuas.<\/p>\n
The price of the dogs varies, depending on the breed and age,
\nthough it generally ranges between Rp 2 million (about US$235)
\nand Rp 6 million.<\/p>\n
If you love cute hamsters, then you have numerous options. At
\nBona Pet Sop, for instance, you can find different kinds of
\nhamsters such as golden hamsters from Syria and white and brown
\nCampbells from Russia.<\/p>\n
A golden hamster will cost you Rp 35,000 while a Russian
\nhamster is priced at Rp 300,000.-- Sudibyo M. Wiradji<\/p>",
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