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Family-run independent pet shop in Stockton-on-Tees and Billingham. Animal Activity License No: 154180

We specialise in high-quality food, habitats, toys and accessories for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, aquatics and small animals.

09/11/2026

🥶🐾 It's freezing out there today!

The perfect excuse for a little wardrobe update for your pup! 🐶🧥

We've got lots of new sizes and styles of dog jumpers available in store, including some adorable Christmas designs to get your four-legged friends into the festive spirit! 🎄❤️

Whether your pup needs an extra layer for those chilly walks or you just can't resist a cute Christmas jumper, we've got plenty to choose from!

🐾 Pop into Smith's Pets on Portrack Lane and have a browse!

08/11/2026

Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we remember the people and animals who served during times of war, honouring their courage and sacrifice.

❤️ The red poppy represents remembrance of those who served and sacrificed their lives in war.

💜 Alongside it, we’ve included purple poppies to remember the animals who served, from horses and dogs to the pigeons who carried vital messages.

We remember them together.

Lest we forget. ❤️💜

07/11/2026

🐱 High sides? Tick! ✅

🐾 Open top? Tick! ✅

Preparing for a new kitten is exciting, but knowing what's actually essential and what can wait isn't always straightforward!

With so much information online, it's easy to get overwhelmed by endless shopping lists and conflicting advice. After all, not everything marketed towards kittens is necessarily something your kitten needs!

That's why our apprentice, Ella, has put together a handy New Kitten Essentials Guide, combining personal experience with the knowledge she's picked up working alongside our team here at Smith's Pets. 💚

From choosing the right litter tray to understanding enrichment, feeding and those all-important first few weeks, we've covered the things worth considering before bringing your new furry family member home.

🐾 Getting ready for a new arrival?

Head over to our Pet Care Hub on the Smith's Pets website to read the full article, or simply click the link below to go straight there! 👇

https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/412cd9f515e

06/11/2026

🐾🐦💧 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻?

You might not immediately connect flea and tick treatments with wild birds and our waterways, but recent UK research has revealed some surprising links!

🐦 𝗜𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀: A 2025 University of Sussex study found insecticide residues in 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟭𝟬𝟯 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱. Researchers also found links between higher chemical concentrations and poorer breeding outcomes, although direct harm wasn't proven.

💧 I𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:A 2026 House of Lords report highlighted that fipronil, a chemical used in some flea treatments, was detected in 𝟴𝟰% 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 tested in 2024. These chemicals can affect aquatic insects and the ecosystems that depend on them.

𝗦𝗼, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗼? 🌿

🐾 Dispose of brushed-out pet fur responsibly rather than leaving it for nesting birds.

💧 Follow product instructions about bathing and swimming after flea treatments.

💚 Speak to your vet about parasite prevention suited to your pet's individual needs.

S𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀? 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁! Responsible parasite prevention is essential, but understanding its environmental impact helps us make better choices.

At Smith's Pets, we believe caring for animals extends beyond our own pets to the wildlife around us. 🐦💚

📖 We've explored both reports and their findings in our latest Care Hub article. Read more on our website:

https://smithspets.co.uk/pet-care/wildlife-care-hub/pet-parasite-treatments-and-wildlife/

05/11/2026

🎆 Still getting ready for Bonfire Night?

Our Pet Remedy Festive Season Survival Packs have sold out, but we still have the plug in diffusers and refill packs in store. We love having these on hand all year round, especially in homes with more than one kind of pet.

We’ve got other calming products in store too. Tell us a little about your pet and our team can help you find something suitable. 💚

🎄 Already sorted for fireworks? Here’s a little sneak peek at Christmas…

These giant Christmas dog toys have just landed, and we’ve got plenty more festive goodies to show you over the next few weeks. We want pets of all kinds to get in on Christmas this year, so keep an eye out for a few extra special arrivals on our shelves! 🐾

We hope you all have a fun night and stay safe!🎆

04/11/2026

🦜💕 Tough job being a conure, but someone's got to do it!

Our bonded conures, Rio and Kiwi, spent some time free roaming with Lynsey over the weekend, and of course, they had to make the most of the opportunity to sample all the snacks and treats! 🍎🥕

These two certainly know what they like, and they're not afraid to let you know either! 😂

Providing a variety of suitable, bird-safe foods is a great way to encourage natural foraging behaviours, offer enrichment and keep those curious little beaks busy!

We stock a fantastic range of bird treats, toys and enrichment products in store, so whether you've got a cheeky conure, a curious cockatiel or a budgie with a big personality, there's plenty to explore! 🦜💚

💬 Does your bird have a favourite snack, or are they determined to try absolutely everything? Let us know in the comments!

03/11/2026

Our Howl-O-Ween Giveaway.. If you spent £20 or over in our dog section over the weekend you got entered in to the draw.. Our Winner is Stephen Parry!!

Congratulations Stephen you can pick up your Halloween Hamper from our Portrack store!

03/11/2026

🎄🐾 IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS JUMPERS!

Your dog deserves to get into the festive spirit too! 🎅

These adorable Baxta & Binx Christmas jumpers are perfect for keeping your pup cosy while looking extra festive this winter. ❄️❤️

Available in store now at Smith's Pets! 🐶

02/11/2026

👻🎃 Congratulations to Coco, the winner of our Halloween Costume Competition! 🏆🐾

We had so many fantastic entries this year, and choosing our final four was difficult enough, never mind getting the staff to agree on a winner! 😂

But Coco came out on top with this fabulous ghost costume! 👻💚

🎁 An Ya CB 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁! Simply pop into our Portrack Lane store and head to the main till at the front of the shop.

A massive thank you to everyone who entered and shared their pets' brilliant costumes with us. We've absolutely loved seeing them all! 🐾🎃

01/11/2026

🐱💕 Bringing home a new kitten?

There’s nothing quite like welcoming a tiny bundle of fluff into your home! But before those little paws arrive, have you got everything ready? 🐾

From cosy sleeping spots and litter trays to scratching posts, toys and those all important vet appointments, there’s a lot to think about when preparing for your new arrival!

We've put together a handy New Kitten Checklist to help you get organised and make those first few days a little less overwhelming. 🏡🐈

📋 Save this checklist for later!

Want to know more? Head over to the Pet Care Hub on our Smith's Pets website to read our full guide to preparing for your new kitten!

🎆 A little reminder for local cat owners!

With the fireworks display taking place tonight, make sure your cats and kittens are safely indoors, with somewhere quiet and cosy to retreat if the loud noises become overwhelming.

And of course, if you're still missing a few kitten essentials, pop into Smith's Pets and we'll help you get kitten ready! 💚

Address

Portrack Lane
Stockton-on-Tees
TS182NR

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441642646035

Website

http://www.smithspets.co.uk/

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