I'm having a little bit of guilt, giving these gents only three stars - as they have saved my…read moredisorganized butt on two occasions now. When you spend four weeks prepping cats to come overseas, with the paper work and vaccinations, do don't really think - hey, where do I get litter when I land? So my first dive into this store was 45 minutes after landing, where I hastily grabbed litter boxes and litter and hightailed it back to the apartment to release the very patient, world traveling pets. And though they have been super sweet, there's nothing outstanding about this spot. What it IS, is a solid, neighbourhood pet store with a small but staple collection of things (at least, from a cat owners perspective). They had all the basics for my ladies to settle in and i'll be back, while we're staying in the area! They deliver! When I remember this and stop carting 10lb bags of litter twelve blocks, I daresay that will bump an extra star.

It is just two doors away from my flat. Any time I pass by I am attracted by its colourful shop…read morewindow arrangement and wonderful gifts you can purchase for your pet. Alas, the shop does not sell any food but the artistic spirit lives there so you could genuinely amazed by some of the inventions you can see there. Another funny thing about this shop is that it has not got fixed working hours but if you arrive at midday you will be on the safe side.

This pet shop has a lot to offer, not only do pets at home sell pets like rabbits, guinea pigs and…read morefish but they sell everything you need for your pet as well as offering grooming services which is great. I was surprised to also find a wildlife section offering wild bird food, bird feeders and suchlike all at an amazing price, so for that I give pets at home 5* and will definitely be returning soon.

This review is for the Groom Room and the Vets4Pets inside this Pets At Home location at Fort…read moreKinnaird shopping plaza. I love all of the professionals who work in the Groom Room and the vets at Vets4Pets (especially Paihk). My Portuguese Water Dog, Mopsy, had Paihk as her first vet and we were both so lucky that she was our first! Knowledgeable, patient, sweet with Mopsy, informed, balanced, and skilled, we couldn't have asked for a better vet! When Mopsy swallowed chicken bones, Vets4Pets was there with us every step of the way including emergency appointments and I was very happy to be given all of my options and comforted to know that there were things we could do to help the bones ease out of her system while we watched (like Hawks) for signs of a puncture or internal bleeding. We were very lucky in the end that with lots and lots of soft veterinary food she passed the bones and a few days later avoided surgery entirely! (Phew) After that experience, though, I would have also trusted them to help me make informed and difficult decisions with regards to surgery as well. I would also say that I recommend Pet Plan insurance as they bill directly. Another time (as we moved back to the US), Paihk helped us navigate the forms needed to certify that the pet has had all their vaccinations for customs. It was sad to say goodbye to such wonderful vets and I miss Paihk and Sunny and the rest of the team to this day. I ALSO miss the Groom Room. They were amazing and I didn't even realize HOW amazing they are until now that I've had months of a very different experience in the United States. The groomers at this groom room are in a class all by themselves. They are so kind, so patient, so loving, so talented, so efficient - they honestly deserve all those accolades and more. Very reasonably priced for the hours of work they put in with fussy animals ALL THE WHILE MAKING THE PUPS FEEL COMFORTABLE and building their trust with each and every dog that comes in the door. Mopsy has a thick, high maintenance curly coat. It needs a cut every 4-6 weeks and she has dry skin which needs a moisturizing and soothing shampoo. She is also a young dog that is very high strung around electric machine noises (clippers), hates the hair dryer, hates the bath, etc. She is your classic pup grooming nightmare. She is sweet and won't bite you, but she moves something awful and will dodge every blessed comb, clipper, and shampoo bottle that comes anywhere near her. So that's the scene. Mopsy, this classic nightmare, comes into this groom room RUNNING directly into her groomer to LICK HER! (I think she is preemptively trying to make peace with the groomer and beg her to change her mind about her needing a haircut, lol, little does she know I'm the one that has ordered this hair job!) The point is, my anxious wreck of a dog trusted her groomer so much that she treated her as one of her own who perhaps needed a bit coaxing to change her mind about the clippers. Mopsy eagerly awaited all of the pampering and treats that these sessions included and, I believe, to some extent forgot that it was so bad while she was there. I do think Mopsy genuinely loved her groomers and while she would occasionally let a loud whiney bark fly, she did manage to accept that a bath and a groom was her fate from time to time. On top of all of this, the groom room saved her haircut details in their booking system (one day perhaps they will have an online availability calendar?), she always looked AMAZING following any of her appointments there, and she always looked safe while she was in there and never so anxious that I was concerned that it was anything other than nerves that was making her an anxious wreck in there. She grew to love them and I became a devoted customer of the Ft. Kinnaird Groom Room. I just wish I could transport them all to California where I live now and can not for the life of me find a compassionate groomer. I have to say, having my dog look amazing after each and every grooming session is no small feat as I myself have tried my hand at it: 50 pounds of squirming pup, howling and whining to high heaven while dodging shampoo and water, then drying out the coat while brushing gently, followed by a painstaking hour to two hours of clipping around tails, toes, snouts, etc all while keeping the dog on side so as to complete the job and offering bribes (treats) from time to time to distract and relax... No easy feat. I've attempted it a few times and it easily consumed 6-8 hours of a day for me; they accomplish this (with far superior skills) in 4 hours and it looks amazing. To say I'm a fan is an understatement. Their wait times to get an appointment reflect how good they are. Call (you may need to call a few times before they pick up the phone since they are so busy) to book an appointment and expect that your first appointment will be in 4-6 weeks time from when you call. This is how far in advance people book because they are so good!!!

Whilst there is a wide selection of products, the staff are not the friendliest. They hardly look…read moreat you and don't say hello when you enter, even if you're the only person in the shop. They don't seem the happiest to answer questions, either.

I must admit I dreaded visiting Just Dogs. There have been a lot of dog stores that have popped up…read moreover the years that sell the most ludicrous, unpractical clothing for your pooches that surely humiliates them more than anything else! You know the sort - the kind of place Paris Hilton would shop in the Hills because she has nothing better to spend her money on. Thankfully, I can report Just Dogs actually sells items your dog can use and enjoy! There was a pleasing lack of pink doggie tutu's, and instead a number of chews, harnesses, collars, bedding and toys all for low prices. They cater to dogs of all sizes and sell some funky accessories without veering over to the ridiculous. Selling items for dogs as different as Yorkies are to Greyhounds, I thank the lord that I stumbled upon a specialise pooch store that sells things I can actually give to my dog! They even have useful items for the owner, such as Pooper Scoopers and dog chew storage bags. Useful without being boring, Just Dogs is a great resource for man and his best friend.

This pet store is a nice change from the really commercialised and expensive Pets at Home which is…read morenearby. It stocks small animals and fish, although I have never noticed birds, but all of the stuff I buy is at the front of the store so perhaps they are a little further up. It's a relatively small store but packs in loads of stuff; we always get our puppy gravy bones from here which you can pick yourself, in a sort of doggy pick n mix. The prices are very, very reasonable too, with a good sized bag of dog treats coming to just under a pound. You would have paid triple that amount in Pets at Home! Hopefully this wee shop doesn't suffer because of Pets at Home's success!

You might think from looking at this place from the outside that it's pretty much a middle-aged…read moreversion of Jack Wills; the place where rahs go once they get older and take up fishing alongside their shooting. And you wouldn't be entirely wrong. It's true, this shop does stock all outdoor equipment but especially shooting, fishing and walking. But if you're looking for any type of high-end outdoor wear then you should definitely give this place a visit. For example, it's the only place I've seen in the city centre that stocks any decent-sized range of Musto products, which we used a lot for sailing when I was little. The quality of the service is in line with the prices. Staff were polite, friendly and extremely efficient without being intrusive. Which is just as well, as their stock isn't exactly cheap.

Well, what can i say about the amazing Orvis. Me and my good chum Jonnie frequented this retail…read moreeztravaganza a couple of months back looking to purchase a plain old hebridean rootatooter, much to our amazement they not only stocked the rootatooter but also had a vast range of other accessories on display that would compliment our rugged but charismatic ensemble. Whether your looking for a vintage denim trouser suit or a pair of laceless sperry topsiders this is the place to shop for anyone who's looking to make there mark out n about town!

This place is without any doubt the best pet shop in Edinburgh. It has the most unique treats for…read moreyour dog and cat and everything is top quality for good prices. It is situated just by The Shore. The owner is so welcoming and warm and your dog and cat will be treated as a VIP guest with sofa and everything! Our Zena (dog) loved the place and went home with a selection of goodies. If you have a dog or cat this is a must to visit!!

Fantastic shop!!!! As a pussy cat ( and all animal ) lover I was fascinted when a client told me…read moreabout this place. My own puss cat was going to have teeth taken out so I thought I would try and get him things to cheer him up and went in. Couldn't have been happier with the service and advice and neither could jasper!! We never thought catnip worked on our boy, so the lovely lady gave me two teabags to try and i bought some lovely treats for him and a catnip pillow. Jaspue had drooled and torn the first teabag within nanoseconds and merrily attacked and slavered the pillow untill he was sure it was dead and the went on to beat up the dog! Sore mouth forgotten!! Will definatley be back to get some other varieties of loose nip.

I much prefer a small pet shop to the big chains as you normally get a better service and this one…read moredoesn't disappoint! The staff are lovely and so welcoming to your wee pooch. They have a big range of food and treats for your dog and are also happy to answer any questions you might have. They stock Harry's treats which are made locally and very fancy, black pudding and pancetta! They have a pick and mix selection which is amazing value and ranges from the chicken feet to pigs ears to bits of a duck you never knew your dog would like. I would recommend a visit and the parking isn't too bad either.

Okay, I must admit I'm quite a sucker for pet shops. I'm probably one of those annoying idiots who…read moretinkle the bell in a whirl as they rush in and spend roughly three hours simpering over the various fish and rodents on display. I wouldn't know though, I'm far too much in a daze from just how cute the animals are OMGZDIDUSEEHOWTHATMOUSERUBBEDITSNOSE!!! Ahem. Well, Pets-cetera is no exception - it's chock a block full of the fluffiest rabbits, the squeakiest guinea pigs and a bunch of cheery little birds. It also stocks a good range of small animal feeds and treats, and even he biggest simpering animal loving idiot like myself can find a unique treat to entertain themselves and torture their pets with - like dog accesories and outfits. Worth a visit - even if, like me, you don't own any pets at all...

I've been in my fair share of pet shops, but this was my first experience of a West End pet shop…read more Needless to say, it didn't disappoint at all! Even though this is on the small side, the space is managed well and it has a wide range of stock. Ranging from a good selection of animals themselves as well as all the food, treaties and paraphernalia you could ever require/seek to find. The few occasions in which I have been in the staff have always been friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. Since discussing pet shops with other people (and I have a friend or ten who currently own pets...), they have ALL been super positive about this shop too.