The Pet Pantry Port Talbot

20/09/2026

🌙 KEEP YOUR DOG VISIBLE AFTER DARK 🐕

As the evenings get darker, it’s important to make sure your dog can be seen when you’re out walking.

A light attached to your dog’s collar or harness makes them much easier for drivers, cyclists and other pedestrians to spot — particularly on poorly lit roads, footpaths and car parks.

It can also make it much easier for you to keep track of your dog in the dark, especially if they’re off the lead.

Reflective clothing and collars can help too, but they rely on a light source to be effective. An active dog light gives you that extra bit of visibility from every direction.

💡 A small light can make a big difference to your dog’s safety.

14/08/2026

📢 Burns 12kg Packaging & Price Update

If you buy Burns Dog food, there’s some good news.

Burns has recently updated the packaging across the range, so you may notice a slightly different look on the bags in store. The food itself has not changed – it’s the same trusted Burns recipe, just in refreshed packaging.

Even better, there has also been a price drop on the 12kg bags only. 🎉

This means you can now get the same quality Burns food at a lower price!

11/08/2026

Trivial Tuesday!

Dogs use tail wags to communicate many different emotional states, including excitement, nervousness, uncertainty, and aggression. The meaning depends heavily on the tail's height, speed, breadth of swing, and direction.

01/08/2026

Flea Tip: Don’t Forget the Car 🚗

With flea season in full swing, many people are starting to notice increased scratching and flea activity in their pets.

When treating fleas, most people remember the pet and the house, but the car is often forgotten.

If your dog travels regularly in the car, fleas, eggs and larvae can end up in the seats, carpets and boot area. Treating the pet without treating the car can sometimes allow fleas to be picked up again later.

For the best chance of breaking the flea life cycle:
Treat all pets in the household
Vacuum carpets, rugs and sofas thoroughly
Wash pet bedding on a hot wash where possible
Vacuum the car, paying particular attention to fabric seats, footwells and the boot

Flea control is usually most effective when every environment your pet spends time in is treated at the same time.

22/07/2026

🧄 Did you know?

Dog-specific garlic supplements are a popular natural addition to many flea prevention routines. When fed at the correct dosage, they're thought to make dogs less appealing to fleas by releasing natural sulphur compounds through the skin and coat.

⚠️ Never feed your dog raw garlic. Only use garlic supplements that are specifically formulated for dogs, and always follow the recommended feeding guidelines.

Have you tried garlic supplements for your dog?

15/07/2026

We've had a few people asking about antlers, so we thought we'd answer some of the most common questions! 🦌🐶
Dog antlers are 100% natural, naturally shed deer antlers. Deer grow and shed their antlers every year as part of their normal life cycle, so no deer are harmed in the process. Once shed, the antlers are simply collected, cleaned, and cut to size.
Antlers are one of the toughest natural dog chews available, making them ideal for dogs that love to chew. They can provide hours of long-lasting entertainment and may help support dental health by reducing plaque and tartar as your dog chews.
Because they're so hard, it's important to choose the correct size for your dog and always supervise while they're chewing. Antlers are best suited to sensible chewers rather than dogs that try to bite through everything in one go.

03/07/2026

Like babies, puppies spend a lot of time sleeping—about 15 to 20 hours of the day! Pups are growing, learning about their new worlds, and exercising with you daily, so it makes sense they need plenty of rest.

30/06/2026

⭐ Staff Pick! ⭐

KONG Ringaroos Elephant! 🐘💙

We've had these in and we can't get enough of them! They're soft enough for cuddles, with a tough rope core and squeaker for dogs who love to tug, chew and play.

Has your dog tried one yet? We'd love to know their favourite toy! 🐾

30/06/2026

Have your say about dogs on our local beach!

Have your say on dog access rules at Aberavon seafront
Residents and visitors can now have their say about rules applying to dogs and owners at Aberavon beach and promenade.

The Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) aim to maintain the safety, cleanliness and enjoyment of the popular seafront for all users.

The proposals would replace existing orders that are due to expire, ensuring that appropriate controls remain in place.

What is being proposed?

🔵Current seasonal restrictions on the main beach would continue. Dogs would remain prohibited from the main section of Aberavon Beach between 1 May and 30 September each year, helping to protect bathing water quality and provide a safe environment for families and visitors during the busiest period.

🔵The requirement for dogs to be kept on leads on the promenade during the same summer period would also remain in place.

🔵In addition, the council is seeking views on a potential change to extend the existing ‘dogs on leads’ requirement on the promenade so that it would apply throughout the year, rather than only during the summer months.

Listening to all views:

We recognise that Aberavon seafront is valued by a wide range of users, including dog owners, and is keen to hear balanced views. The consultation is intended to gather feedback from all perspectives to help make an informed decision.

Whilst many residents support measures to ensure a safe and welcoming environment, we understand that any restrictions may be a concern for some dog owners who regularly use the promenade throughout the year. The current restrictions seek to strike a balance between the needs of recreational beach users and dog owners with approximately half of the beach facing restrictions and half being dog-friendly.

Aberavon currently has a Seaside Award and assuming water quality continues to be rated as excellent there are aspirations to apply for Blue Flag status, which would bring a higher level of recognition and standards. Keep Wales Tidy has confirmed a full dog restriction is required to meet Blue Flag standards and therefore a timed restriction (i.e. 9am – 6pm) as some have been requesting, would not be possible. The consultation will include the opportunity for residents and visitors to suggest alternative approaches.

12/06/2026

Fun Fact!

A duck's feet have no nerves or blood vessels, which means they do not feel cold even when swimming in freezing water. ❄️