The Petshop Fishponds

12/08/2024

Bookings for a grooming slot on Saturday 24th August 2024 are now open! ✂️
Appointments start at 11am until approximately 3pm and the event will be held in Brislington BS4 3JB.
We ask for a minimum donation of £5 per bunny/piggie.

Booking form link:
https://forms.gle/owKBZFx6xKJPtUQ39

12/08/2024

We are still desperate for foster homes, mainly for rabbits. Sadly we can’t take any more in until we have the space 💙

If you’d be interested in fostering we have more info here:

https://www.bristolrabbitrescue.co.uk/interested-in-fostering.html

🌟💙PLEASE SHARE💙🌟

06/07/2024

NOW OPEN!!!

SORRY FOLKS SHOP CLOSED
CAR BROKEN DOWN ☹️

26/06/2024

Please don’t risk it ❤️

20/06/2024

These lovely boys are ready to find a home. They will need to go in minimum of two and we will need proof of set up.
Rats need a lot of enrichment ropes, branches,tunnels,dig boxes, wooden gnaw toys etc please consider the initial cost to provide the correct environment for them to be happy and healthy 😄🐭
An adoption fee will apply. Enquire to myself or T&T Sanctuary!

23/04/2024

Take your Dog along for the Fun Dog show and Have A Go Hoopers! 🐕

17/04/2024

Aww 🥰

Adopt me ❤️

09/04/2024

Any chicken lovers ❤️

05/04/2024

It's harder than you think to get the calcium right. Especially if you can't (or don't want to) give your dog bones. You might not know this, but eggshells are a very incomplete source of minerals. Sure, they have lots of calcium ... but they can't balance most raw diets. The same goes for coral and seaweed calcium.

About 99% of the calcium in your dog is stored in his bones. Along with phosphorus, calcium is critical for skeletal health so it’s important for dogs to get enough in their diets. The remaining calcium is mainly found in the blood and lymphatic system where it plays a role in hormone function, cell structure, enzyme activity, cardiovascular and immune function.

There are several sources of calcium you can add to your dog’s food … but they’re not all the same and they’re not all suitable for puppies. The most common calcium supplements and foods you can add include:

SOURCES OF CALCIUM

Egg Shells: While many home made diets use egg shells as a source of calcium, they’re deficient in other minerals. The amount to feed is about 1 teaspoon per pound of food, which is about 5 grams. Here’s how calcium balances the minerals in foods for adult dogs. As you can see, egg shells can only be used with very lean meats. If you feed more than 10% fat (including any oils you add to the food), your dog will not get enough phosphorus.

Coral Calcium: Like egg shells, coral calcium is also extremely high in calcium but relatively low in phosphorus. This also makes coral calcium a poor choice for adult dogs eating a moderate to high fat diet. If you choose coral calcium as a calcium source, you need to make sure your dog’s meals are very lean or there can be a mineral imbalance and phosphorus deficiency. Feed 3/4 teaspoon per pound of food that’s no more than 10% fat. Any food that contains more than 10% fat will cause a phosphorus deficiency.

Seaweed Calcium: Seaweed calcium is another calcium source that’s high in calcium and low in phosphorus. This also makes it a bit tricky to use with anything but very lean meats. Like coral calcium, adding more seaweed calcium won’t help balance the minerals because there will still be too little phosphorus. Feed 1 teaspoon per pound of food that’s no more than 10% fat.

Bone Meal: is bone that’s been dried, either with or without heat. Minerals are pretty resistant to heat, so it’s generally safe to heat and powder bones. But you can also find higher quality sources of bone meal that hasn’t been heat treated, which would be preferred.

The benefit of bone meal over other sources of calcium is that there’s much less risk of mineral imbalance. Bone meal will almost always give you the proper ratio of calcium and phosphorus, just as real bones will. Feed about 2 teaspoons per pound of food to adult dogs.

In the end, the adage of sticking close to nature rings true. Bones, with their inherent balance of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin D, stand unrivalled in their suitability for canine diets. This natural option not only supports the nutritional framework for puppies but also offers a model for supplement selection that prioritizes minimal deviation from nature's blueprint.

The pursuit of optimal health for our canine friends underscores the importance of choosing supplements that align with their natural dietary needs, eschewing synthetic alternatives in favor of those that nature itself would endorse.
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04/04/2024

Anyone looking for gerbils?

03/04/2024

What a Beauty! Lovely to meet Tinkerbell today 🐍

02/04/2024

Fantastic little Rescue!

29/03/2024

How would you like to eat cornflakes for every meal … every day of your life? Because, when you feed kibble, that’s what you’re giving your dog. Imagine the boredom of the same food … day in, day out. But the real problem is that the nutrition is so poor. Remember they used to say there was more nutrition in the box … than in the actual cornflakes? Well that’s true of a lot of kibble too!

Here are 4 important reasons you should stop giving your dog kibble ...

#1 KIBBLE IS FAKE, DEAD FOOD!
Kibble is processed at high temperatures. The heat kills what little nutrition there is in the original ingredients. So they add in a bunch of synthetic vitamins and minerals … then they can call it “complete and balanced.” Synthetic vitamins and minerals aren’t well absorbed by your dog’s body … and they can even be harmful long-term. So that means kibble doesn’t provide your dog with good nutrition.

#2 KIBBLE IS HIGH IN STARCHY CARBOHYDRATES
It has to be … that’s what holds those little kibble pellets together. Your dog doesn’t need starch in his diet. Starch creates an unhealthy gut … causing digestive and other issues. It leads to long-term chronic conditions … like allergies and skin problems.

#3 KIBBLE IS BAD FOR YOUR DOG’S TEETH
Contrary to what kibble makers tell you … kibble does not clean your dog’s teeth! The food contains no live enzymes or natural nutrients … and all those starches stick to the teeth … so kibble leads to dental issues.
Most kibble-fed dogs have to go under anesthesia every year or so to have their teeth cleaned. Most raw fed dogs naturally have clean teeth and don’t need veterinary dental cleanings.

#4 KIBBLE CONTAINS CARCINOGENS
This is the most vital reason of all to avoid kibble. Your dog’s food could be giving him cancer!

Kibble contains toxins … like aflatoxins, heterocyclic amines, acrylamides and PBDEs (flame retardant chemicals!). These are harmful chemicals your dog shouldn’t eat! And, by the way … these problems are just as bad in all kibbles. Even “premium” kibbles and expensive veterinary prescription foods!

So do your dog a favor and get him on a whole food, preferably raw meat-based diet. It might seem expensive … but you’ll probably save with lower vet bills!

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12/03/2024

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02/03/2024

Please consider rescues when looking for a pet.

29/02/2024

Have you thought about raw feeding your cat?
Cats are obligate carnivores which means they are strict meat eaters, they need meat to survive.
Commercial wet cat foods contain as little as 4% meat(which is actually derivatives and generally you wouldn’t even know from what animal!
Cats thrive on high protein, high moisture diets rich in compounds exclusively found in raw diets.
Boost water intake: raw food high moisture content which helps avoid UTIs and development of urinary crystals and kidney issue.
Better stools: It’s a well known fact cats fed raw diets defecate less. This is attributed to raw being easier to digest hence less waste!
Improves dental hygiene:Raw food can help your cats dental hygiene substantially. Natural enzymes found in bones break down plaque, preventing food sticking to teeth. As raw is low in carbs also preempts any new plaque building.
Rhupert agrees and is one happy healthy cat! 😸
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13/02/2024

Anyone looking for a hamster 🐹

It’s hamster central at BRRAF at the moment!

We took in another two the other day that were being sold online as they were getting a kitten instead.. 🙃 Suzanne drove to Swindon to get them! They are called Hamilton & Casper and are both pretty tame. They will be having a health check at the vets and then ready for adoption 🐹❤️

If you are interested in adopting any of our lovely hamsters please do get in touch! We ask for a minimum 100cm by 50cm for all of our hamsters.

If anyone can help us with bedding/substrates for the hamster enclosures we’d be very grateful as they are large and need a lot of bedding/substrate for burrowing and enrichment. We have some on our Amazon wishlist but they may be cheaper elsewhere. If you’d like our address please message us.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/XW5VDULMUOZR?ref_=wl_share

🌟 Fitch First
🌟 Carefresh
🌟 Megazorb
🌟 Reptile sand
🌟 Small Pet Select brown paper bedding
🌟 Kaytee Clean and Cosy
🌟 Eco nest pillow wad

Thank you X

02/02/2024

Me everytime! 😆

25/01/2024

22/01/2024

We are sharing a very sad update on our beloved Mr A (now Arthur) - our worst possible fears have been confirmed and vets at both our practice and the specialists have unanimously agreed that he should be placed on a palliative care plan. To say we are devastated is in understatement 💔

We now need to find a palliative care home for Arthur. The vets estimate he has around 3 months left but we suspect he may stay with us for longer - although his time to cross the rainbow bridge will be informed by his quality of life, levels of pain etc. The remaining monies from his fundraiser will be used to cover his end of life care, including Librella injections to help his old-boy pain.

Arthur needs a calm and happy home where he will be given the highest standard of love and care - this is time for him to be spoilt. He has a bit of a Wishlist for his final stop👇🏻

✅ Calm and in a world kept small - he is quite anxious of new things and doesn’t need lots of adventures. A busy home would be too much for him.
✅ Would like to have a canine companion if possible, he likes other dogs and would not like a home where he was left alone much.
✅ Someone who is physically able and strong, as he will need some physical support (lifting), especially towards the end.
✅ Able to get him to Axe Valley Vets, and local to us (Somerset, Bristol, Weston)
✅ Someone who will stay with him in his final moments, when the time comes 🌈

We want him to pass away surrounded by love and care so he needs some really special people. You can apply to be his family here - https://dogsfriends.me.uk/df-dogs/mr-a/

21/01/2024

Time is running short, the closing time to apply for exemption is 12pm (midday) on January 31st.

Don't leave it too late, there are quite a few applications being rejected for payment references not matching, this means owners are having to reapply, if you leave it until the last day you won't have time to resubmit.

When you apply for a Certificate of Exemption you must:

pay the £92.40 application fee for each dog you want to apply for – you’ll need your 10 digit payment reference number, pay first, wait for the confirmation email and copy the reference number onto your application.

have third party public liability insurance for banned breeds of dogs – you’ll need to know the start date of your insurance

You’ll need to provide the microchip number. To find the microchip number, you should check the dog’s vaccination record or ask a vet.

From 1 February 2024 it will be illegal to own an XL bully type without a certificate of exemption. You may not get your certificate in time if you leave it too late.

Please don't risk your dogs safety by missing the deadline.

You have time to arrange neutering after the exemption, if your dog was under 1 year old on December 31st, you have until the end of December 2024. If your dog was over 1 on December 31st, you have until the end of June 2024. For those on low income a neutering voucher scheme is being launched by Dogs Trust, Blue Cross and RSPCA on February 5th, this could give you a voucher of £250 off the cost of having your dog neutered.

20/01/2024

🌟 Vet talks 🌟

Hey guys!

We’d like your opinion on our future vet talk webinars 😀 so far we have done ear disease, stasis, e.c and the geriatric rabbit.

Our next talk will be on guinea pigs so keep your eyes peeled 👀

What topic would you like to see a vet talk on?

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If you’d like to purchase any of our talks get in touch ☺️

Thank you!