Barkin' Mad is only a little store located on Barnes Hill but there are actually a wide range of…read morereptiles, products and creepy crawlies in there! I was actually really impressed when I made my first visit into Barkin' Mad as I was only expecting to see stuff from like dog beds, dog toys, dog chews to large bags of rabbit food. Not to actually see any reptiles in there! The name of the store had deceived me ;) I say that if you live locally, you should most definitely check out what they have as I'm sure that they restock every so often and have in store different reptiles and tarantulas on different dates. At the back of the store as well, the have a huge collection of live cockroaches, grasshoppers, maggots and other insects. Even though I didn't buy anything, I was highly entertained by looking at what they had in store.

Every time I come into Kings Heath Pet Centre I am amazed by the selection and things on offer for…read moremy cats. I had a lot of trouble with my kitten as when he arrived in my home he had fleas. I freaked out and ran down to the pet centre to ask for help on this unpleasant issue. The staff were friendly and did not try to oversell products in an attempt to increase their profit margins. I was sold a spray, a flea comb and a solution to rub into my kitten's skin and fur. Two days later and my kitten is flea free. Thank You Kings Heath Pet Centre. They also have goods for all types of pets and animals, ranging from dogs to your more exotic pets. It is also a great place to bring the kids if you have any. The Cockatoo is one of my main reasons for coming here on un-cat related issues. He/She will quite happily mimic your words if you don't mind looking a little bit silly in front of the other customers. Kings Heath Pet Centre also sells your regular supplies such as litter and food pouches. Their prices are competitive with the larger supermarkets that have the pleasure in buying in vast stock quantities. If you own a pet and live in the vicinity, then Kings Heath Pet Centre is the place for you.

Large pet shop situated on York Road in Kings Heath…read more When I lived in Kings Heath I had a cat and a guinea pig and often visited the Pet Centre. There is a wide range of products for each type of pet, all of my cat and guinea pig needs were well catered for. The staff are friendly and helpful and the prices are reasonable. My main reason for visiting the pet centre was always to see the cute animals, especially the furry little bunny rabbits! *Awww* So cute! There is always a large parrot who occasionally gives people a fright but suddenly squawking or flapping his wings as you go past. Any excuse to go in and I'm there!

I love this pet store, I think it is really different and rather interesting too! They specialise…read morein reptiles as their title suggests and I think this is great as many pet stores tend to forget about those little critters! They have an array of stock for all pets and reptiles, including bedding, cages/homes for the pet, food and general dried goods. One of the really great things about this store is that the staff genuinely know what they are talking about, they are full of advice and information to suit all pet owners. They also have some books too, which is useful if you if you are thinking about getting a pet. It is quite impressive in comparison to the bigger chain pet stores that are around and it is also so much cheaper! I would definitely recommend this store to anyone who has pets especially reptiles!

I purchased a snake from here a while ago and it turns out it had a mites. Fortunately I quarantine…read morebut still had to deal with them. I wouldn't use them again. The shop looked clean and the staff seemed nice enough.

Took my dog for harnesses fitting, left 20min waiting whilst staff just walked passed ended up…read morewalking out. Safe to say will not return or spend any further customer there.

I have been a loyal customer of The Big Pet Store for many years. Unfortunately, I have to agree…read morewith other reviews regarding the manager. Our cat was diagnosed with Chronic Renal Failure secondary to Hypertension. This is very common in elderly cats and can be managed for many years with anti-hypertensive medication and diet. We were looking for suitable food and (regrettably) asked the manager. We then got a 20 minute lecture telling us we had been killing our cat because we had fed him Gourmet Gold for years. Apparently it is made from feathers and bones. Really? So how would he explain this in cats who had not been fed Gourmet Gold or indeed the many humans that have never eaten cat food! I work in Medicine so know how frighteningly ridiculous his statement are but can you imagine telling an elderly woman that she is killing her cat? On a separate occasion, he came up to our dog whist we were browsing and said she was ill because her coat wasn't glossy. Her coat is white and has never been glossy. He tried to sell us some dry food that I had no intention of buying. He then went on to try and sell us some ointment for her warts that was used on World war one soldiers in the trenches. What? Again, another unbelievable statement that shows this man has absolutely no idea that warts and caused by a virus and unless they bother the dog, there is no suitable treatment other than surgery and even that will not eradicate the papilloma virus. And as for my dog been ill, she is now 17 and perfectly healthy and happy despite her coat isn't glossy. Sadly, although the other staff are lovely, I have stopped going there because of the obnoxious owner. If the manager is reading this then I suggest you stop accusing owners of killing their pets and gain some knowledge in basic animal medicine which you clearly haven't got. Your comments and "advice" deeply concern me and if you were a health professional, I would have reported you to the GMC/NMC for gross misconduct and dishonesty. I now shop elsewhere and would suggest others do the same if they don't want to listen to this man spouting utter idiotic nonsense.

Bullring Pet Centre have several stalls on the Rag Market. Being a city dweller and rabbit owner,…read moreI've found it's hard to get supplies anywhere in town and that I have to travel out to the larger supermarkets to buy things like hay and rabbit food. These stalls are really handy if I happen to be in town when the markets are on and save me a trip to the big Tesco. As well as food for most pets they stock a large range of bird feeders, padded dog and cat beds from £6, collars, leads, flea drops, shampoos, dog chews from 40p, cat toys which can be used for rabbits too and, if you have a big dog, you can get a ginormous bone for just £2 called a 'postman's leg'; that's value for money right there!

Though i left my pets in the safety of Rowley Regis so i dont have to worry about feeding or…read morewatering them now, i know it can be a pain in the ass to keep getting them food and toys. Because the centre of Birmingham is a capital wasteland and people don't like to be reminded about real life, like picking up dog shit when walking around there is a lack of pet shops. This one hidden in the rag market (well not hidden its massive) has got everything you need to keep your non-human loved ones alive. And if your low on money the dog food is cheap and tastes pretty good.

This is a tiny little pet store, probably the smallest one I have ever been in to! It is…read morewell-stocked and they even have some caged birds in there, which I was amazed by considering the size of the place. They also have a lot of advice and information displayed, which is handy if you need help with your pet's requirements. The staff are quite friendly in here, if not a little quiet. I found what I needed quite easily when I went in, which was some cat biscuits and so there was no need for me to ask for any assistance. They also had a few bits and bobs stocked outside such as dog treats, which was nice and also sensible as they really are bursting at the seams inside. Overall, it is a great little pet shop!

Very rarely do I go into pet shops. But never have I seen reptiles being available to buy from a…read moreshop. I know that sounds crazy but what I saw in this shop was a real shock I have to say. Children under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult to enter this shop. From snakes to lizards, these are some of the reptiles on show at Pets and Aquatics. The shop itself is small and there is not exactly much room to move about in. Because of this, you are actually quite close to the reptiles on show. Children under the age of say for instance eight could be scared by the reptiles featured in Pets and Aquatics so my advice would be not to take them. However that is just my view and parents still might want to take their children to see the snakes and lizards. There are however fish tanks to see so it's not just about reptiles. Not a bad place in my view and Pets and Aquatics might well be a place where you want to purchase pet food from.

Confession. I don't have a pet. I don't even like animals very much to be honest. However, recently…read moremy sister acquired a puppy and since then I've needed the old doggy treat. I popped into this store not too long ago and was astounded by the amount of stuff pets might need. That stuff has been produced and all of it is here. This is a huge double fronted shop that stocks anything and everything your pet pooch, and every other domesticated animal under the sun, would need. The prices seem reasonable and there were some very helpful staff knocking around assisting customers ad hoc. I picked up some dog treats for a great price. If you are into pets then this is the place for you!

This is by far the best petshop I have ever been to.the shop is a fab well designed place where all…read moreanimals are on clear view for you to see but the most enjoyable part about the vist to this shop is the staff.Its a very well run family business.The staff are always happy to answer any questions open and honestly and do their upmost to help I personally will now shop nowhere else but here for my pets as the quality and service this shop provides cant be matched.

Only come here if you want to rescue their pets! I came here looking for a cage for my hamster and…read morefound that the animals have barely any room to move around and it's hard to believe they stay like that most of the day if not all the day. However they do have everything you need for basic pet care; from vitamins and minerals to massive cages, so I treated my hamster. They also have a small aquarium and reptile centre but for some reason that isn't always open. I wasn't surprised about the animal care because the staff didn't seem to care much either. I asked for a cage within my budget and the woman just pointed in the direction, not guide me there. Not only that I had to take it from the top shelf because there was no one there to help! Talk about breaking the safety rules. When I got the check out the woman could see I was struggling to fit the large cage in the bag so what did she do? Carried on serving other people whilst I was still at the check out! So I had to bag my purchases on the floor!! It would have been nice if she put a smile on her face, even if it were fake. Even though they have good prices, I won't be coming back here because I felt sorry for the animals and the customer service put me off.

As anyone who owns a pet will know, feeding and caring for them is an expensive business, which is…read morewhy I've always found myself pleasantly surprised by the prices at The Pet Centre. Their prices constantly outstrip those of bigger, chain pet stores, and I've bought a pet carrier (£17.85) and a hutch and run (£109.99) from there. Both are excellent, and still serve me now, and I'd certainly look to them if I needed similar equipment in the future. As well as this kind of product, they sell food, rugs, scratching posts, essentially anything you can name to do with pets. They also, of course, sell the pets themselves, with an impressive range covering everything from rabbits to rodents and birds to bearded dragons. The staff are also extremely helpful, even coming out of the shop to ask if you need help if you're looking at the various hutches at the front.