Holsworthy Pets

06/08/2024

We always love to see people's pets, and who we're ultimately working for. We get an array of dogs and cats, and even the occasional falcon!

Yesterday we had an altogether different visitor, in the shape of Hecate the 4 1/2 foot long Snowmorph Corn Snake! Thank you to Steve for bringing in something out of the ordinary!

04/08/2024

So this is how my morning has started!

Let's see some pictures of how you and your pets are spending today to cheer me up ❤️

03/08/2024

** FOUND **

*Edit - We have just been advised that she has just come home. Thank you to everyone who looked for her.

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Please can you check your garages and sheds in case she's got in.

03/08/2024

Lolie has been in today looking for a new harness. She chose this little red number from , and we think she looks great!

03/08/2024

Bonnie has been in this morning to pick up this cool (get it!) bandana! And we think she looks very cool (ok, I'll stop now) in it!

02/08/2024

🤩 We are running a special offer on our Canagan and Symply products! Cat and Dog both included! 🤩

31/07/2024

Mabel's mum has been in this morning and grabbed some treats! She chose the 2 of the Billy & Margot iced treats, a Whimzees toothbrush, and here's Mabel enjoying the large pig in blanket!

Best. Day. Ever!!!

30/07/2024

🐾Taking your dog to the beach? Here is the RNLI's do's and don'ts, to ensure you and your dog have a nice day!

https://rnli.org/safety/beach-safety/dogs-at-the-beach

‼️We are sure some of you are probably getting a bit bored of seeing all the 'keep dogs cool', and 'heat stoke kills' posts as soon as the sun comes out...BUT it is paramount dog parents take the NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS in the warmer weather, to PREVENT unnecessary PAIN, DISCOMFORT and POTENTIAL DEATH due to negligence‼️

Unfortunately, it is as serious as it sounds, happens more than people may realise, and it is completely avoidable!

Read our top tips for keeping your dog safe and cool at the beach.

29/07/2024

Saffron has been in today to grab a new harness! She's chosen this very fancy purple number from Hem and Boo, and we think she looks awesome in it!

She then enjoyed a little treat, before playing with her new crab toy from Rosewood Pet Products.

She then proceeded to weigh herself, before helping out put everything on the till.

Then time for a quick pose, before she tuckered herself out. What an adventure!

29/07/2024

🐾 We have a Saturday position in the shop!😁
🐾 Either pop in store with a C.V. or email Sophie at [email protected]

26/07/2024

We've been super busy behind the scenes, not only do we nearly have a new and improved website on the way, our other big secret just arrived!! 🤩 Oh My Goodness, This is exciting! Can you guess what it is yet? 🤩 More clues on the way! 🐾

24/07/2024

💥ITS GOING TO BE LOUD!💥

💥If your pet normally struggles with fireworks, thunder or bangs, please take precautions and get prepared for the Holsworthy '44 battle reenactment!

🐾 It’s going to be a great day, but some of our furry friends will need a little more care and preparation to insure they are calm and comfortable, and don’t get scared!

😌Check on your stocks of calming products, and if needs be top up in order to be ready for the event.

💟There are other things that you can do to reduce stress from loud noises, such as putting the TV or radio on. You can also create safe spaces in the house for them, and just generally you being with them staying calm will also help.

The climax to the weekend, on Sunday at 1.15pm is our battle re-enactment on the football pitch. Be prepared for lots of noisy action. Not best suited to nervous dogs or very young children!

Holsworthy' 44 is a completely FREE event (apart from the Boxing event and the 1940's Dance evening which both require a ticket purchased in advance.)

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23/07/2024

Bronson has been today for his first harness! He chose a in purple, and looks amazing!

Don't forget that we offer FREE no obligation harness fittings in store, for any of the ranges we stock.

17/07/2024

🎉🎈🎁🥳🎊

08/07/2024

** New in Stock **

Natures Variety Complete Adult Dry Cat Food Free Range Chicken

Maintains feline muscle and vitality, provides energy through natural carbs, and serves as a great cereal alternative.

This free range adult cat food contains high quality meat, freshly prepared and then frozen to lock in the goodness.

Features:

Helps maintain your cat's muscles and vitality

Natural source of carbohydrates that provide energy to your cat

Excellent alternative to cereals

This product also comes with a "Try me free" offer, where you can get your money back from Nature's Variety!

Composition

Deboned Free Range Chicken meat* (30%), dried chicken protein (26%), dried peas* (9%), potato starch*, dried chickpeas* (5%), pea fibre*, dried sweet potato* (4%), potato protein, protein hydrolysate (3%), poultry fat* (2.5%), dried chicory root*, minerals, dried carrot* (0.5% equivalent to 4% of fresh carrot), dried broccoli* (0.5% equivalent to 4% fresh broccoli), dried apple* (0.3% equivalent to 2% fresh apple), dried kelp* (0.01%), dried rosemary* (0.01%). *Natural ingredients

Analytical Constituents: Protein: 37%; Crude Fibres: 5%; Crude Oils and Fats: 15%; Crude Ash: 8%; Moisture: Not Stated; Omega (3 and/or 6): Not Stated; Calcium: Not Stated; Phosphorus: Not Stated

Additives

Nutritional Additives and Trace Elements: Vitamin A 27000 IU; vitamin D3 1800 IU; vitamin E 410 mg; vitamin C 350 mg; taurine 1000 mg; iron(II) sulphate monohydrate 260 mg (Fe: 86 mg); potassium iodide 1.9 mg (I: 1.4 mg); copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate 33 mg (Cu: 8.8 mg); manganous sulphate monohydrate 123 mg (Mn: 40 mg); zinc sulphate monohydrate 352 mg (Zn: 128 mg); sodium selenite 0.24 mg (Se: 0.11 mg). Zootechnical additives: Ammonium chloride 5g

02/07/2024

We have a Saturday position (maternity cover) available in our Bude store!

We have a Saturday position available! 🐾😁

See Information below!

Key responsibilities and accountabilities include:
- Working with the shop team to ensure the smooth day to day running of the shop
- Offering a high standard of customer service at all times
- Serving customers on the till
- Maintaining a strong level knowledge of products, promotions and offers (Training given)
- Answering customer queries and providing advice on products
- Keeping the shop and surrounding areas clean and presentable at all times (In-store, hayshed, carpark)
- Restocking shelves, rotating and pricing all stock
- Assisting customers with their purchases including offering them help to their vehicles, or carrying to till point
- Any other duties within the reasonable remit of a Shop Assistant as requested by Management

Skills and experience preferred:
- Minimum 1 year of customer service experience
- Great customer service skills
- A proactive can-do attitude
- Good attention to detail
- Strong team player
- Excellent communication skills

The role will involve spending most of the time on your feet and requires some heavy lifting!

Start date: July 2024

If wish to apply for the role, please send your CV and a covering letter to Sophie, Email; [email protected] 😊🐾

02/07/2024

We've just been notified of some broken glass at the top of the stairs from the car park into Victoria Square.

We've swept up and think we've got everything, however please be careful with dog's paws as it was small shards and there could always be some that we haven't seen.

26/06/2024

⬇️IMPORTANT INFO BELOW!⬇️

💥Ensure your pet has access to water and shade at all times…this includes RABBITS, GUINEA PIGS, FERRETS etc, even indoor animals like HAMSTERS and GERBILS need to be in a cool shaded room, out of direct sunlight! Provide water in a bowl, rather than a drinker bottle for easier access and hydration!

💥 FILL AND FREEZE TOYS 💥 COOLING EQUIPMENT💥 DOGGY ICECREAM 💥

We have everything you might need to help keep your pets cool in this glorious weather, whether at home or out and about ! We know it’s been long awaited, but please bear in mind your pets don’t appreciate it as much as you!

🧊Kong toys can be filled and frozen for cooling, calm enrichment. (If you’ve got one at home get it filled and in the freezer for a cooling afternoon treat!)

🍦Tasty Ice cream with antioxidants in many flavours, including a yummy low-fat option! Lactose free, because most dogs aren’t good with dairy!

😎Cooling equipment, to help dogs and cats feel more comfortable in this heat. We already know your pets the coolest….but the heat can still get to them!

💥If you are heading out to the beach ensure you take plenty of fresh water.
Never allow your dog to drink the sea water, just a few mouthfuls can be enough to cause vommitting and diarrhea, consuming larger amounts of sea water can, in worse cases, be fatal!

Be vigilant, be accountable, be the best human for your pet!

19/06/2024

We might be a small independent pet shop, but we've got some pretty big hopes and dreams! Stocking a huge range of goodies for your furry (and not so furry) family members. Our amazing team are always on hand for a friendly chat to help with any advice or queries you may have.

(See our pinned post for some of the amazing products we have available in store!)

19/06/2024

🤩Here at Holsworthy Pets we’ve been busy, shaping up the shop! Getting those shelves stocked and freezers filled with goodies for all your pets needs!

🐾From cat and dog, to birds and small animals, we’ve got you covered! With a huge range of food, treats, and toys galore! We also have a great selection of handling equipment, enrichment and natural treats!

🥰Our team are always on hand for a friendly chat to help with any advice or queries you may have…and there is always butt scratches and belly rubs for the floofy family members!

12/06/2024

💩 After the all the pavement pooping incidents happening around town recently…we wanted to remind young and old that we have a HUGE selection of poo bags!

💩 Perfect for all sizes from the ‘mini nuggets’ to ‘the mountains’ that dogs might produce!

These bags are big, strong and leak-proof. Coming in at 22.5cm x 33cm they are extra long and thick to protect your hands. Made using 100% post consumer recycled material, every roll of bags comes on a recycled cardboard core, the cardboard packaging is recycled and recyclable. These rolls will fit in standard bag dispensers and are also available in mint! 👌

🤩We also have an offer on the Beco poo bag range too! 🙌

11/06/2024

** Forthglade Multi Buy Offer **

We now have the entire range of Forthglade wet food on a multi buy offer! Buy any 6 for £10.49, meaning that you can create your own variety box and save money against the multi pack price!

This will be an ongoing promotion 🙂

10/06/2024

Rosie has popped in to see us for the first time, to pick up an array of toys and treats! Lot's of amazing puppy cuddles for everyone in the shop!

08/06/2024

Our newest TikTok video! Check out all our videos on TikTok.

Check out West Country Pets’s video.

06/06/2024

🐾 Introducing Tribal Dental Sticks! 🐾

Say goodbye to plaque and hello to fresh breath with our new Tribal Dental Sticks! Powered by PhytoDent™, these dental sticks are designed to maintain your dog's oral health naturally. Made with sustainably harvested seaweed, coconut oil and peppermint, they are vegan, grain-free and low in fat.

Benefits:

• Reduces plaque and improves dental health
• Supports healthy gums
• Provides fresher breath

For best results, feed your dog one stick per day for at least 4 weeks. Suitable for dogs over 6 months old.🛒

Available now instore!

05/06/2024

🐾Training is an essential part of owning a dog, and other pets too! It can be started at any age! There are many reasons why on going training is beneficial to you and you dog, not only can it help build confidence, provide mental stimulation and strengthen bonds it can help keep pets safe!

🐾As always in the summer months (when the weather is warmer) exercise should be done during the cooler hours of the day

04/06/2024

🌱Grass seeds might look small and harmless, but with sharp pointed ends designed for burrowing and barbed edges, they can burrow down into the skin causing irritation and pain.
🌱We are now well into the grass season. It has been perfect grass growing weather, and the fields, old woodland, and other regularly visited places have (hopefully) been allowed to grow high and start to seed. While this is great for the local wildlife and pollinators,🐝 It does mean that our dogs and outdoor cats are more likely to come into contact with tiny potential problems.
If your dog has been running in long grass, or your cat has been out taking over the world, always check them for grass seeds afterwards and remove any you find, especially between the toes, armpits and near their eyes, ears and nose.
All dogs and cats can be affected by grass seeds when walking through long grass, but problems are more common in pets with long hair around their feet or ears, as this is where grass seeds often become stuck.
Symptoms;
👂Ears: If your dog has a grass seed in their ear, you may notice them excessively scratching it, or shaking their head.
👁️Eyes: If your dog has a grass seed stuck behind their eyelid, they are likely to develop a painful, weepy eye, paw at their face, excessively blink, head shake.
🐾Paw: If your dog has a grass seed between their toe beans, they might excessively lick or nibble their paw, and overtime you might notice saliva staining (pinky-brown discolouration) and a swelling .
🫁Inhaled; Coughing, Sneezing, gagging, or difficulty breathing.
🐶Elsewhere: A grass seed travelling around the body is likely to cause vague symptoms such as a non-healing wound, low energy and an intermittent high temperature.

There are some simple steps you can take to minimise the chances of your dog encountering them:

✅Regular grooming: Keeping your dog’s coat well-maintained, especially during grass seed season, can help reduce the chances of seeds becoming trapped.
✅Avoidance: Be mindful of where you walk your dog, particularly in areas with long grasses and other seed-bearing plants.
✅Inspection: After outdoor activities, inspect your dog’s coat, paws, ears and nose for any signs of grass seeds and promptly remove them if you find any.

03/06/2024

Gorgeous Hector has made his first visit to see us today to pick up some yummy Natures Variety freeze dried treats and a Kong Wubba! It was great to meet you and we look forward to seeing you again soon! 🥰

31/05/2024

We have a new offer for you!

Get the Nature's Deli paste for £2.50 (normal price £3.49) when you spend £10 or more in store. And to make it even better, there is no limitation to how many you get for £2.50 so you can top up!

Grab a bargain while stocks last!

18/05/2024

** Cat Toy Offer **

Here's one for the cat parents out there!

We've worked with our friends at Hem and Boo again to bring you this amazing offer! Buy any of these amazing toys for £2.50 each or get 2 for £4.00!

Usual RRP of between £3.99 and £5.99!