Pettitt and Boo

22/09/2025

Now that autumn is here, the ground is going to be littered with acorns and conkers. If conkers or acorns are eaten or chewed by your dog, they could become seriously unwell. They’re toxic for dogs, and in some cases can even be deadly.

They’re also a choking hazard and can cause blockages in your dog’s gut.

If you’re concerned your dog might’ve chewed or eaten a conker or acorn, or they’re showing signs of illness, speak to your vet right away.

19/09/2025

We apologise for the blurry image, but little Molly here gets super excited when her walkies includes a trip to the 'dog shop'. 🐾

18/09/2025

😃COMPETITION UPDATE 😃
To put you all out of your misery, it is Panxworth Church!
For correctly guessing and picked at random, our winner is Jacqueline Land. 🎉🎉🎉Congratulations, Jacqueline, please drop us a message with your details and we'll arrange to get a yummy treat bag sent to you.

17/09/2025

Please take care this autumn.

Reminder: keep your dogs safe from conkers this autumn 🌳

Conkers fall from the horse chestnut tree, common all over the UK. Conkers and acorns can be toxic to dogs and, in some cases, can even be deadly. They can lead to symptoms such as 👇

• Vomiting (being sick)
• Diarrhoea (an upset stomach)
• Stomach Pain
• Restlessness
• Urticaria (rash)
• Swelling around the eyes and mouth
• Not being able to move (or even collapsing)

If you are concerned your dog has chewed or consumed conkers or acorns, or is showing signs of illness, please contact a vet immediately.

[Image description: A small brown and white dog is standing amongst leaves outside.]

16/09/2025

Autumn is here, and with it the rain, and rain means mucky pups!🐾All our stores have stocks of shampoos, scented sprays, and paw & nose balms to keep your pooches clean and smelling sweet through the autumn and winter. Shop in-store now.

12/09/2025

Nutriment’s award-winning raw cat food is made with natural, human-grade ingredients and provides the perfect meal for your cat.
Nutriment’s enhanced raw formula meets the energy needs of all cat breeds, offering highly digestible, flavourful, and energy-dense nourishment full of essential amino acids, vitamins, and dietary macronutrients. Available in beef, lamb and chicken. https://bit.ly/46qwCKK

12/09/2025

Calling all our big dog owners. Can you help and take the survey?

Big dog owners, we need your help! 📢

Sadly, larger dogs can take longer to find a home. To help us find them their forever families more quickly, we want to understand the unique joys and experiences of owning a large dog - from German Shepherds and Rottweilers, to Great Danes and Bernese Mountain Dogs!

If you share your life (and your sofa!) with a gentle giant, take our survey: https://bit.ly/4mcLBxo

Tag a big dog owner down below, or share this post to help 🔁

10/09/2025

😁 COMPETITION TIME! WIN TREATS! 😍
It's been a while, but let's have another round of Where is Simon? Post your guesses below and all correct guesses will go into a draw to win a lovely treat bag for their pet. Closing Date: 18th September 2025, go go go!

08/09/2025

Most tinned dog foods use common proteins like chicken and beef. A dog's immune system can develop an allergy from repeated exposure to these common ingredients. Dogs are generally least allergic to novel protein sources that are uncommon in their diets, such as venison, duck, rabbit, and fish. Beef and chicken are common allergens, so choosing a protein your dog hasn't been exposed to can reduce the likelihood of an allergic reaction.

08/09/2025

It's that time of year again where acorns will going to be flooding the floors and could become tempting to your dog. It's important to remember the dangers of acorns when they become ingested ⚠️

Did you know that acorns (and the entire Oak tree) is poisonous to dogs? 🌳
Here’s the signs and symptoms of acorn poisoning in dogs. Be sure to save this post for later and share to raise awareness! 🐶

Find out more: thekennelclub.org.uk/acorns