CanadaVet Review — Pet Stores Comparison (2012)

CanadaVet is a provider of products that promote good health and prevent illnesses in pets.  Pets that can benefit from CanadaVet products include:

• Cats and kittens
• Dogs and puppies
• Cage and aviary birds
• Horses and ponies
• Aquarium fishes
• Reptiles and snakes
• Farm animals
• Rodents and small mammals

Specific products include:

• Medicines for fleas and ticks
• Grooming and dental care products
• Heartwormers and wormers
• Ear and eye care products
• Nutritionals
• Shampoos and washes
• Skin and wound care
• Toys and behavioral aids
• Small animal vitamin drops
• Small animal insecticidal mite and mange spray
• Aqua medicine chest pack

Popular brands include:

• Advantage (for cats and dogs).  Advantage is a once a month topical flea treatment that kills 98-100% of fleas within 12 hours.
• Advocate (for cats and dogs)
• Advantix
• Revolution (for cats and dogs)
• Frontline Plus (for cats and dogs)
• Heartgard Plus Chews
• Canex
• Drontal
• Popantel
• Virbac

• Product safety is ensured, because all products sold by CanadaVet are selected and checked by qualified and licensed veterinarians affiliated with CanadaVet.
• CanadaVet products are cheaper.  This is because products are sourced outside the United States.  Packaging might be slightly different.  Weights and measurements may vary (may be in metrics), but products are manufactured in the same factories and have the same ingredients as those sold under the same name in the United States.
• All CanadaVet products are new and have the longest expiry dates.
• Money back guarantee for over-the-counter products.  As long as the product remains unopened and in saleable conditions, CanadaVet refunds you should you decide not to use the product.  Contact info@canadavet.com for details on how to receive refunds.
• If you are already a canadavetdirect.com customer, you can take advantage of CanadaVet benefits, because CanadaVet has formed an alliance with canadavetdirect.com in March 2009.  Click here for details.
• Orders worth over $68 receive free shipping.

VetAmerica is a leading competitor of CanadaVet.

Advantages of VetAmerica over CanadaVet:

• VetAmerica does not charge other fees like “foreign card fee.”
• VetAmerica definitely has more products (for more choice options) like antibiotics, vitamins and supplements, with more product brands that are easily available in the home page of its website.
• VetAmerica has products categorized under “Pharmacy,” which treats specific pet diseases; whereas CanadaVet does not carry products that need a veterinarian’s prescription.
• VetAmerica shipping is faster, with its Standard Ground Service option taking 3 to 7 days to arrive.

   Advantages of CanadaVet over VetAmerica:

• Cheaper prices, since products are sourced outside the United States.
• Shipping flat fee for VetAmerica is $5.95 within the 48 contiguous states (international rates vary), whereas CanadaVet charges only $4.95.
• CanadaVet waives shipping fees for orders worth over $68.00.
• CanadaVet website provides articles and more valuable information regarding your pets, their grooming and care, and more.

 Other competitors of CanadaVet are:

• PetScriptions
• TotalPetSupply

CanadaVet is owned and operated by qualified and licensed veterinarians.  It provides products for the grooming and for the optimum health care of your pet, be it a cat or a dog, a reptile or a bird, an aquarium fish, or a farm animal.

Here are the reasons why you should opt for CanadaVet products, and why you should purchase CanadaVet products:

• If you value quality.  CanadaVet products are screened by licensed veterinarians.
• If you wish to save money and at the same time maximize the potentials of your product.  CanadaVet products are cheaper than its competitors because they are sourced outside the United States.  Mandy_643 has this to say (December 08, 2009): “I have been shopping with canadavet.com for about 3 years. Good services and great prices.  They had some trouble with their call center a few years ago, but that is all sorted. Great low prices on pet meds. i save about 80 bucks a year for my two dogs.”
• If you want prompt delivery for your product.  CanadaVet guarantees prompt delivery of your orders within 14 days.  Customers across the United States normally receive their orders within 7 to 10 days.
• If you are not satisfied with your product, there is a money back guarantee.
• If you really love your pet, and wish to give them topnotch grooming, and if you wish them to have a healthy type of lifestyle and diet.
• If you value security as far as your online payments are concerned.  CanadaVet utilizes the latest 256 bit encryption technology (SSL).  Credit card details are never sent via email.  Details are never disclosed without your permission.
• If you wish to know everything about your pet, CanadaVet website offers and online library with articles that cover everything you wish to know about your pet, with topics ranging from dental care to diet and nutrition, fleas and ticks, pet care to general health, and more.
• You can save more cash with CanadaVet deal coupons, discounts and bargains.
• If you value great service.  Marie H. Crossville of Tennessee has this to say: “I have been with Canada Vet for a couple of years and would not consider switching to another company.  Thank you for your service.”
• Orders worth over $68 receive free shipping.

More Customer Testimonials regarding their CanadaVet experience:

• “I want to commend you on the efficiency of your company! I placed my order by phone. The woman that took my order was efficient, courteous, and a delight to work with. Beyond her service, the processing was beyond anything that I have received in the U.S.! I hope that this memo makes you day great because you have made mine wonderful too! Thanks again.” - M. M., Milton, Florida, USA
• Reicher from PA: “Professional, punctual shipping & integrity in product and people.”