We know that right now the cost of living is on the rise, and this includes those pet essentials. Here at Pets & Friends we're here to help your money go further, so we’ve put together our top tips for saving money on pet essentials to keep your pets healthy and happy without breaking the bank.   Pet insurance One of the biggest costs associated with pet care is vet bills. Whether it's an unplanned emergency visit, or a regular check-up, vet visits are much cheaper with the right insurance cover.   If you're looking for looking pet insurance our trusted partner Animal Friends In ..read more

Whatever our personal choices are regarding veganism, when it comes to our pets, vegan products aren’t always an option for a complete diet.  Different pets have evolved to require different minerals and proteins which aren’t always achievable without animal products (such as taurine in cat food and treats) however, the vegan pet market is growing when it comes to non-food products!  Our team have put together their top 5 vegan pet picks, so if veganism is your thing, you can make a more conscious choice for your pets this Veganuary.   Pet Head Shampoo and Conditioner This range ..read more

When it comes to part season, it can be tough to see our pets in distress from fireworks and the rise in visitors to our house. One way to help prevent stress is to invest in pet calming products which have been specially designed to help calm your pet, easing their nerves and keep them feeling safe when uncertainty arises. Look for the signs It’s important to know the signs that your pet is stressed, we have a couple of helpful guides in the hub to help you establish your pets stress related behaviour. Which products do I use? There are a lot of products available on the market, we’ve put a s ..read more

Here at Pets & Friends, we’re here to help you take the best care of your pet. That’s why we’d always recommend investing in a good pet insurance plan for your best friend to help keep your mind at ease with potential vet bills and know that your pet is covered if the worst should every happen. What are the benefits of pet insurance? There are various levels of pet insurance cover to choose from across different pet insurance companies. It's important to look at the different options available to you, every pet is different and therefore you may need different levels of cover. Some of the ..read more

Does your dog suffer from a food allergy? Here at Pets & Friends, we want to help you take the best care of your pet, and that includes helping you find the perfect nutritional balance and recipe to keep your dog in tip top health. A lot of ingredient allergies and intolerances can go undiagnosed in dogs, but if your dog does react to common ingredients such as chicken, dairy, wheat, egg or soya- it can be hard to find the perfect hypoallergenic solution. We would always recommend consulting your vet if your dog has a bad reaction to something in their diet.   One hypoallergenic solut ..read more

As we all try to make regular changes to our products and lifestyles to help reduce the affect we have on the planet- it can be easy to forget that pet products have a footprint too! Brands across the pet industry are always actively trying to reduce their carbon footprint by making their products and production methods more eco-friendly. To help guide pet parents, we’ve put together our top brands currently available online who have an eco-friendly ethos, for anyone looking to improve their own carbon footprint. First up is a new collection from pet adventure brand Long Paws! They have design ..read more

Change is always just around the corner, and 2021 sees a new era of natural nutrition in pet food with the award-winning freeze-dried pet food experts True Instinct rebranding to Nature’s Variety. As always, they are focusing on high-quality ingredients, innovation, and traceability; an era that is kind to pets, owners, and the world around us. Not just a new name, but new products too. The fantastic new range will feature an even broader choice of the products loved by True Instinct dog and cat owners. The expanded range features highly nutritional, complete & balanced products with a va ..read more

Our fun-filled two day shoot down in London seems like a lifetime ago now, but two of our stars Quita and Coco Lee (and their owner, Robert) perched with us for a while to give us further insight into the glamourous lives of a travelling parrot and their feline best friend (ish!) How did the unlikely pairing come about? As a child, after learning about the famous Alex the African Grey Parrot, I had always wanted a parrot. Mainly because I had a lot of pets growing up and when they died, it was always very tough on me. I wanted a pet that lives a long time. So as soon as I was able to get an Af ..read more

You’ve seen our ad, now meet the team! Following a fun couple of days shooting on set in London, Rebel and Bea (and their owner, Kathleen) joined us for a quick catch up so we could get to know them a little better. What’s the story of Rebel & Bea? After I lost my previous two rescue dogs, I adopted Rebel and Bea. Rebel arrived first at 18 months of age and Bea 6 months later at 9 months of age. It took some time for them to settle in and get used to each other but are best friends now.  Rebel was found as a stray and brought to the rescue centre and Bea was given up as she was too b ..read more

We have extended opening hours in our stores across December, please see below for the details, so you can plan your shop!    Corby, Derby, Gamston, Hucknall, Lichfield, Littleover, Mansfield, Mapperley, Shrewsbury, Sutton-in-Ashfield and Weston- Favell. WC 14th December Monday to Wednesday 9am – 8pm Thursday & Friday 9am – 8pm Saturday 9am – 6pm Sunday 10am – 4pm   WC 21st December Monday & Tuesday 9am – 8pm Wednesday 23rd – 8am – 8pm Christmas Eve – 8am – 5pm Christmas Day – Closed Boxing Day – Closed Sunday 27th 10am – 4pm   WC 28th December  Monday 28 ..read more