Knight Pet Supplies

11/07/2025

☀️ Stay Cool, Pawsome People! ☀️

With a scorcher of a weekend forecast, let's make sure our furry, scaly, and feathered friends stay safe and comfortable! High temperatures can be dangerous for pets, so here are our top tips for a cool weekend:

🐾 For our doggos: walkies during the coolest parts of the day – early morning and late evening. The five-second rule is a great guide: if the pavement is too hot for your hand, it's too hot for their paws! Never, ever leave them in the car.

🐱 For our cool cats: ensure they have shady spots to relax in, both indoors and out. Plenty of fresh water is a must. A cooling mat can be a purr-fect present to help them chill out.

🐰 For our smaller pals: rabbits and guinea pigs can struggle in the heat. Move their hutches into a shady, well-ventilated area or even a cooler room indoors. A frozen water bottle wrapped in a towel gives them something cool to lie against.

Pop in and chat with us about cooling toys, mats, and other great ways to beat the heat. Have a safe and sunny weekend!

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09/07/2025

Let's get behind the superstars at Bosty Fields : Secure Dog Park! Voting details below 👇👇👇

It’s that time of year again, Bostyfields and Bostyfields Dogwarts are up for ‘West midlands dog field of the year’ - Follow the link to vote, Thanks in advance! 🙏🐾

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM9T1zuhs6hWMCs4XnZwIgSQL5_nzBN3-KFhq9kdVgVEHdNA/viewform?usp=send_form

07/07/2025

We absolutely ❤️ this!

04/07/2025

“How do I move my dog to a raw food diet?”

Switching to raw should be done gradually and with care. Start by replacing a small portion of your dog’s usual food with raw, increasing over 7–10 days.

Stick to one protein to begin with (like chicken), then slowly introduce variety. Balance is key – raw feeding isn’t just meat, it should also include bone, offal and veg.

If it feels overwhelming, don’t worry – we’re here to guide you with expert advice and high-quality raw options to make the transition smooth and safe. Drop by or message us to chat raw! 🐶🥩

knightpetsupplies.co.uk

02/07/2025

Attention all keepers of pet rabbits. Are you aware of Flystrike? Great advice from PDSA below 👇🐰.

Flystrike is more common in summer🐰 🪰

As the weather gets warmer, it's important to be extra vigilant when it comes to insects in your rabbits' enclosure. Flystrike is a condition that’s caused by flies laying eggs in your rabbits’ fur. These eggs then hatch and grow into maggots that burrow into your rabbits' skin and eat the flesh.

Not only is it painful and extremely unpleasant for rabbits and their owners, but it can also be life-threatening if not spotted and treated quickly. All rabbits can be at risk of developing flystrike, but it's particularly risky if they have a dirty bottom, open wounds, or live in a dirty environment.

Fortunately, it's easy to prevent flystrike by:

- Keeping your rabbits' home clean, clean up p*e and poo at lease once a day.
- Checking your rabbits daily.
- Feeding them a good diet to prevent their poo from sticking to their bottoms.
- Giving them space to exercise, overweight rabbits are more likely to struggle to clean themselves which can attract flies.
- Grooming long-haired rabbits regularly to stop dirt getting matted in their fur.
- Monitoring any wounds closely and keeping them clean and dry while they heal.
- Taking them for regular vet checks to stay ahead of any hidden health problems.

Learn more about flystrike ➡️ https://pdsa.me/LLM3

[Visual description: Three rabbits are nibbling on the same blade of grass outside. One rabbit is tan coloured and the other two are white with tan markings around their ears and face.]

30/06/2025

Missing walkies isn't the end of the world ...

Heatwaves can be dangerous for our four-legged friends, so how can you keep yours safe?

30/06/2025

Important hot weather info from Bosty Fields : Secure Dog Park in expectation of today's soaring temperatures 👇👇👇

27/06/2025

It’s not the most glamorous part of cat ownership, but furballs are a fact of feline life.

Good news — there are ways to help! Regular brushing, a diet rich in fibre, and specially formulated furball control treats can all make a big difference.

At Knight Pet Supplies, we stock a range of furball remedies that your cat will actually enjoy — no wrestling required.

Come in for a chat and we’ll help you find the purr-fect solution. 💜🐾

knightpetsupplies.co.uk

25/06/2025

There’s something magical about birdsong, isn’t there? Whether it’s a robin’s winter tune or a busy flock of finches, birds bring beauty, calm and colour to your garden.

Help them thrive with our range of wild bird supplies – from high-energy seed mixes to fat balls, feeders and nesting boxes.

Let’s make your garden a five-star spot for feathered friends. 🌼🪶

knightpetsupplies.co.uk

23/06/2025

Your dog’s diet is just as important as your own — and just like us, they thrive on natural, nourishing wholefoods.

At Knight Pet Supplies, we stock our own range of wholefood and herbal supplements to support your dog’s health from the inside out. Whether it’s for joint care, digestion, immunity or anxiety, we’ve got something gentle, effective, and 100% dog-safe.

No artificial nasties. Just goodness from nature.

Pop in and chat with us about your dog’s needs — we’re always happy to help. 🐶🌿

https://greenark.co.uk/product-category/greenark-herbs-wholefood/

20/06/2025

How to Help Your Cat Chill in the Heat 🐱

Cats may love a sunbeam snooze, but even they can get too hot to handle! 🥵 Here’s how to help your feline friend stay cool:

🌞 Keep curtains closed during peak sun hours
🌞 Place fans near favourite lounging spots
🌞 Offer cool surfaces like tiles or damp towels to lie on
🌞 Freeze a water bottle, wrap it in a cloth, and pop it near their bed – DIY cat air-con!

And always, always have fresh water available

Not sure if your cat's coping in the heat? We’ve got cooling mats, toys and treats in store to help keep those paws chilled! 😺💨

knightpetsupplies.co.uk

18/06/2025

Excellent advice from E C Straiton & Partners. Please be on your guard when out and about with your dog - we all know what curious little munchkins they can be! 🐕

ADDER BITE FIRST AID FOR DOGS 🐍
Please be aware if your dog is bitten by an adder this is an emergency! 🚨
🐍 Do not a try and get close to the snake, a picture could help identify if it is harmful. Do not touch or harm the snake, they are a protected species. Also you don't want to risk getting bitten yourself.
🐍Keep your dog as still as possible as this prevent the venom spreading around the body, also leave the bitten area alone....Do not apply tourniquet.
🐍Call the vet to let them know you are coming.
🐍Carry your dog to the car if possible or bring the car as close as possible, again reducing movement.
Symptoms can vary dependant on where they have been bitten.
Pain and swelling can occur in the tissue surrounding the bite but if it spreads to the blood stream it can cause much more serious problems as damage can occur to the heart, liver, kidneys and nervous system.