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Here at Principal Pets you will find everything your pet needs. From wild bird food and feeders to cat, dog and small animal food and accessories, we are sure you will find everything to meet your requirements and all at great prices! We offer free local delivery and a call and collect service. Does your dog have dry and itchy skin or loose bowel movements?

Or would you like more information on how to improve your dog's diet? Have a read of our blog "You Are What You Eat", or come in to us for a chat to see if we can help. If your dog or cat is scratching and itching, they may have fleas. Using a fine tooth comb, comb through their fur on to a wet piece of tissue.
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We have both always loved animals, but work commitments meant that having pets wasn't possible until we moved to Heswall. Then we adopted Rosie, a Jack Russell/Beagle cross, from the RSPCA in 2011.it was love at first sight and she changed our lives in more ways than we could ever have imagined.

We met so many lovely people and dogs while out walking with Rosie that we decided to truly become part of the community and open a pet shop where we could share our passion.We have taken great care to design the shop layout to be bright and welcoming - but most of all, pet friendly. We cater for dogs, cats, small animals, fish and wild birds, and will always try to help if a customer wants a particular product - just ask!
In exchange for all the love and pleasure dogs give your family, they do require various kinds of care in return. The tabs above have some information on caring for your dogs as well as part of our extensive range of foods and accessories. If you can't find what you're looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us to see if we can meet your needs.
Provide a clean food bowl and two clean water bowls (in case one is tipped in your absence). Provide your dog with a collar, identification tag, and microchip - and keep microchip details updated. Ensure your dog exercises daily, which may include walking or simply providing mental stimulation such as play time.
House training your four-legged companion involves time and patience and each puppy or dog will progress at its own pace. The key method to adopt here is one of positive reinforcement. Firstly, you need to show your pup the area where it should do its business, and each time the pup toilets in the designated area, immediately reward with a treat or verbal praise.
What does a good diet consist of? It is important to provide your dog with a healthy and balanced diet consisting of: protein to build the body; fats for skin and coat health; carbohydrates for energy; and minerals and vitamins for good bone development and healthy tissues. Roughage is also essential for bowel function.
Reviews (8)
Tonys Barber Shop Heswall
Tonys Barber Shop Heswall
Oct 23, 2021
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This is a great pet shop in heswall that sells top quality pet supplies and a friendly service and helpful advice for you and your pets from Abbas & Marina .
Jeanette Evans
Jeanette Evans
Dec 21, 2020
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Excellent service, this little per shop went completely out of there way to get what I needed. At this time when things are more difficult than ever it's these little shops that have kept us going - thank you again for your efforts.
Colin Wade
Colin Wade
Aug 24, 2019
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Great pet shop; shopkeeper very helpful and friendly. Always have what I need and usually come out with something extra too.
Oliver Hubber
Oliver Hubber
Aug 06, 2018
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We have been using Principal Pets since it opened having previously used large chain stores. We wanted a more personal touch when it came to advice with our two dogs. The advice we received regarding our border terriers ear allergies saw him switch to an fish based diet which solved a problem we had spent thousands in vet fees on. Highly recommend
Lynne Wright
Lynne Wright
Jul 08, 2018
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I always take my dog with me when I go to this shop. The owner is such a nice man he is so friendly and knowledgeable about all his products. He has even given me some tips to stop my dog pulling on his lead . I wouldn't go anywhere else
Trevor Flanagan - Writer
Trevor Flanagan - Writer
Aug 05, 2015
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Excellent store and service. Great welcome and stock range. Even though this shop is quite a way from where we live we pop in on the way past as I'd rather give you such a great local store than the great behemoth franchises.
Steve Edwards
Steve Edwards
Jul 25, 2015
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With a huge selection of everything your pet needs, this is the perfect place for any animal lover. Abbas and Marina are very helpful and knowledgeable and if they don't have something particular in stock, it is quickly ordered for you. Since ive started shopping here, my dog is the picture of health and wont let me pass, without dragging me in!! Call in, your pet will love you for it!
Aman Ossie
Aman Ossie
May 31, 2015
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A Lovely couple, welcoming and helpful. A great range of products, which I have had the pleasure of testing. Would and do recommend all animal owners in the area to pop in. If they have not got what you want, I am sure they will try to source your requirements. A pleasure to deal with.
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