Bellas Pet Supplies

31/01/2025

This is the lovely front of Bellas Pet Supplies kindly taken by Claire Maxwell. For the last 26 years I have had some signs outside advertising the business. I have now been told that these are a nuisance to pedestrians, and a distraction to road users, and have been told by PCC to refrain from putting them out.This is just to let you all know that we are still open, independent, and proud to serve all of our lovely customers!

23/12/2024

Opening times over Christmas are as follows :
24th open till 4pm
Closed 25,26,
Open 27, 28
Closed 31st and 1st January

27/11/2024

🎄🌟It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas at Bellas 🎄🌟

We invite you to come in and look at our wonderful selection of Christmas toys and treats
For all your fur babies

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12/11/2024

Fingers crossed this is a localised outbreak but keep alert

We would like to advise that there are some suspected cases of Avian Influenza in West Cornwall.
Please be aware that in order to protect our current patients we will only be taking seabirds referred by a veterinary surgeon that require rehabilitation.
Should any bird be showing any signs of Avian Influenza we will not be able to take it in. We recommend if handling sick birds (preferably not, but we understand the desire to help) please wear gloves or wash hands thoroughly afterwards, and if living with or visiting vulnerable people please change your clothing first before coming into too much contact with them.

For those of you who have supported us for a while you'll be aware of the devasting blow to the hospital in 2022 when Avian Influenza was diagnosed within the hospital and we lost all our birds. We NEVER want to have to go through this again so forgive us if we are unable to help a sick bird that you find. We can still give advice over the phone, via social media or email.
Once The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has provided more details we will update you.
In the meantime please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england -situation for more information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 💙

08/11/2024

Oooooo looks lovely!

08/11/2024

We will remember them all the soldiers and the animals that sacrificed so we could live in freedom
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07/11/2024

Very worthy cause!

25/10/2024

We are holding a HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS COMPETITION
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So dress up your PET and send in your photos from your Halloween Celebrations
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We can’t wait to see your Amazing Pet Costumes
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We will be picking out 3 Winners
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Prizes for 1st 2nd and 3rd
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All entries in by 3pm on 1st of November
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👻🕷️🐦‍⬛🍁🎃🦇Good Luck 👻🐦‍⬛🍁🦇🕷️🎃

23/10/2024

NEW IN BELLAS

The TRM range of supplements for cats and dogs consists of products to support arthritic joints, gut health, skin and coat health

Your pets can benefit from these supplements,
that are specifically and scientifically formulated to meet their needs

22/10/2024

Christmas really is coming...... these workshops look amazing

Here's a list of wreath workshops I'm doing, lots fully booked and nearly full, please get in touch if interested 🙏

19/10/2024

One of our happy Halloween Customers
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16/10/2024

We have lots of fun Halloween Toys and Treats in stock now
Come in and see our us to get your Halloween gifts

👻🎃💀🐾 HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN👻🎃💀🐾

10/10/2024

A big shout out to our wonderful donation points. If anyone would like to support us we are in need of dry dog food. Thank you so much 🐾♥️🐾♥️
Bellas Pet Supplies | Ladies and Tramps Dog Grooming | The Duke of Cornwall Hotel | Plymouth Garden Centre Ltd | The Pet Express - Plymouth Store | Southway Community Hub and Cafe | Four Greens Community Trust | The Dog House 47 | Leadworks | The Clifton Inn Plymouth

03/10/2024

Just seen this on another post! Totally agree and we would definitely support this ♥️🐾♥️🐾👏

28/09/2024

Another great article from Puppy Parenting really worth reading.

September is Pain Awareness month - and this is such an important topic to be aware of when thinking about our dogs and their behaviour.

It's vital to remember that we always need to think about the underlying cause of behaviour.

Consider behaviour as a symptom of the internal state of the dog - what state could make the dog feel that a certain behaviour is the one they need in that moment?

This is particularly true if a dog has started to behave differently suddenly. What has changed recently?

• Have they had a scare recently that may make them a bit fearful and feel like they need to defend themselves?
• Are they reluctant to do the things they normally would?
• Do they avoid touch more than usual?
• Have they become defensive when approached?
• Do they find it difficult or seem much slower to do things like get in position to toilet?

Pain can be a massive factor in behavioural change. Studies have shown that up to around 80% of behavioural cases seen in vet clinics can have pain as a main or contributory factor in causing behaviour change and inappropriate or unusual behaviours being shown.

This is the reason why a good canine professional will ask when the dog last saw their vet, and if that has not happened since the problematic behaviour started, will advise a veterinary check-up to rule out illness or pain.