When I was 5 or 6 I used to love this place so much because the amount of animals there was in such a small space, now I realise this is quite upsetting. Birds especially. I remember reading a story that a man that raised cattle was arrested because his cows looked skinny but this was found to be totally natural and it was only because he wasn't fattening them up - he knew how to keep animals and onlookers didn't and in their naivety thought he was being cruel. - I'm only half sure I know what I'm talking about but nothing in that shop looks happy or healthy. read more

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I hate cats. I like most other animals, but I hate cats. They're anit-social, they scratch anyone who comes within a ten metre radius of them and they only give their owners any affection when they want fed. Unfortunately, Dofos is full of these violent, two-faced gits who are just prowling about the place like they're something special. Further, there seem to be cages all over the place with emaciated, bored parrots in them who don't want to 'play ball' with the talking thing. They do, however, have plenty of pet food, accessories, cages and even medicines for animal ailments. I haven't had a pet since my rabbit died in 2002 (RIP Smokey), but if I did I probably wouldn't come here for the pet food. The prices are reasonable and they have a good range of products, but the cats just do my head in! read more

Dofos Pet Centres - Pet Stores Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I've realised just how much I dislike pet stores! I haven't been in too many so I can't compare Dofos (funny name) to other stores of the like, but the birds and rodents they had in cages brought out the inner PETA activist in me. I mean, I'm not going vegetarian or anything crazy like that, but it is quite sad to see animals confined to such a small space. Rant aside, I .. suppose... Dofos is alright for pet food, as they seemed to have an extensive amount of the stuff! They also had several cats slurking about as well as the cutest little kittens for sale. It wasn't really my cup of tea, but if you have animals that need feeding I suppose this is the place to go. read more

Dofos Pet Centres - Pet Stores Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I understand where Stuart and Alice are coming from. The magic of seeing a bird in a cage when you're a kid is non existent when you're an adult - it's pretty grim. That being said, although witnessing animals boxed up in containers makes me feel uncomfortable, I didn't think the guineas and budgies in here looked malnourished. The rabbits, rodents and guineas all had a good bit of space to bounce about in, although they all seem to huddle together in one corner of the enclosure for heat which is quite cute. I think that rabbits should be kept in hutches even when in a pet store, so I wasn't too chuffed seeing them in a smaller space, but they attract a lot of interest from customers so hopefully they'll be bought soon. Then they can roam free, or at least with more space than that. The birds looked healthy but I'm a firm believer that our avian friends should be allowed to fly free in their own climate. They arguably don't take to domestication as well as cats or dogs, who are allowed out and frolic about the house. Some people let their budgies out and that makes it better, but I don't like the thought of birds in cages. But if people must, at least the birds in Dofo's looked comfortable, and their cages were clean. They had plenty of food and companions to stop them getting restless. What is seemingly being left unmentioned is the stock in Dofo's. This is a great outlet for food and toys for all kinds of animals. They also have an extensive range of equipment and bedding. Prices range depending on what you're looking for, but there's a whole room dedicated to animal necessities. I've always kept pets and struggle to find places like this in Glasgow. You end up resorting to using the supermarket, which is basic. If I stayed in Edinburgh I'd come here. This is a catnip emporium and the pet toys in here would drive my cats nuts. They also have enough rinds, bones and Markies to keep the Duchess that is my Yorkie happy. She's like the queen Mum these days and there's enough food in here to keep her pampered throughout her golden years. read more

Dofos Pet Centres - Pet Stores Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Today we picked up our new kitten from the store. The staff were all very helpful and cheerful, and made sure we had everything we needed to look after our new little friend. I couldn't recommend this place more! read more

Dofos Pet Centres - We got her this morning, and she's perfect! - Pet Stores Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I only discovered this place recently and decided to come in for a look at the dog toys. I actually didn't find the selection great at all, and I left empty handed and with heart palpitations as I was faced with an evil looking moggy. The cat was cutting about like it was his house and I wasn't down with that, at all. I'm not a cat person and I literally had a fit when it jumped in front of me, the wee baw. I think it knew I was terrified because it sat for a few minutes, licked its anus in front of my face, and slinked away behind the door to scare some other poor mug. The shop is sort of split into two, and in the 10 minutes I was there, not once did I actually see a human asking if I needed a hand, or indeed, making sure I wasn't a shoplifter. School boy error there guys. Plenty of pet stuff, staffing needs a rethink though, and get those damn cats out of there! read more

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The best. Great service. Happy, healthy animals. Great selection of products. Friendly staff. We got our cherished kitten, Hector, from Dofo's. He's easily the best friend we've ever found in a pet shop. We've enjoyed great support from them. read more

Dofos Pet Centres - Our kitten, Hector (The Mouse Inspector). Purchased from Dofo's. Our new best friend. - Pet Stores Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

And I'm in love with the dimple faced staff member that works here. A totally innocent love, mind you... I could probably be his mom. But he took such good care of the love of my life that I couldn't help but want to buy everything in the store in the hopes that it would pay his college tuition... which I realize now is a fruitless effort because it's free to go to Uni in Scotland, although we'll see how that goes. So yea, I walk into this pet store to be greeted with timeshare salesman like service. They took my pup, fit her with a new harness (which she says is itchy, but I think looks great), sold me on some training treats and of course, didn't let me leave without a massive squeaking strawberry which, next to my shoes, clothes, bedding, rug and furniture... is the only thing she will play with. I left £30 poorer but the dog was very happy. read more

I went in to buy my cat George his Hills dry cat food and left with a better choice of Canagan dry food which with the advice given to me by the assistant is going to be a much healthier option for him. I also was given dental advice and shown feeding mats. The visit was really great and I left feeling happy. Thank you to you both today and it was nice meeting the furry friends that were keeping you company. Will be back next week. Clare read more

Great place for busy people who need pet food or other supplies. They are open till 6 on weekdays which means I can pop in after work if I'm dangerously low on cat food. But the best thing is, they also deliver everything for £1 to your door from (I think) 7pm onwards on a Thursday if you order by 12 noon on Tuesday, and you can just pay by debit or credit card over the phone. Very very handy for us busy city types. If they don't stock the food or other item you need, they get out their little catalogue, order it for you and deliver to your door if you want. This is invaluable for things such as applaws or the specific litter brand i want. They also have masses of toys, bowls, food, cleaning products, pet medicines, etc. in store. It's the biggest pet store I have seen in Edinburgh. (apart from pets at home, obviously) The only downside I have found is they are often out of the popular multipacks of applaws cat food I like, and they should really order more stock. On the plus side, they have cats free roaming in the store which I love. But one of them, the cute furry one, bites and scratches. (Probably cause I was the millionth person to stroke her that day and she felt a bit abused, poor thing.) read more

I have to agree with Alice, everything does look a little skinny in this shop. The parrots looks anorexic, have a little look for yourself. But then again, when did you ever seen a happy caged animal? read more

Dofos Pet Centres - Pet Stores Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Great local pet shop which is full of pet items and the service great as you get a nice welcome from Craig and Ross plus from the other staff too. Totally recommended with people with pets read more

If you're looking to treat the furry friend in your life then Dofos Pet Centre has an excellent range of chew sticks, biscuits and other tid bits for the apple of your eye. When I ventured in last week I left with a couple of tins of "Applaws" gourmet cat food and some cheese flavoured biscuits for my fussy cat. He is a cat. I know that, my family all know that and if you met the guy, you'd also know that he is a cat. The problem is... that he doesn't know he's a cat and no matter what kind of cat food we buy him, he just doesn't eat it so whenever I see a new range I have to buy it for him in the hope that he'll scoff it down. Instead, he turns his nose up and sits outside the fridge to see what else there is for him. Whenever I eat my dinner he tries to eat it, no matter what it is and we've even got to the stage where we have to buy him salmon and tuna fillets as otherwise he goes on a hunger strike. Unfortunately the "Applaws" food sunk like a lead balloon so next time I pop in I'll have to see what else I can get to tempt him with. They have a huge selection of cat food so hopefully there's something he'll eat! In addition to pet treats they also have beds, collars, combs, and various other animal accessories. I'm gutted that I never met the cats who wander around that some of the other reviewers have mentioned, they could have given me some cat food recommendations for my own moggy. read more

Dofos is a family-run business and you really get that vibe when you walk into the shop. It has a great selection goods for your pet ranging from the practical to the fun. Most things in here are a little more expensive than you would pay in a large chain shop or online at Amazon, however the staff can't be faulted with their friendly attitudes and animal knowledge. They offer a delivery service too. read more

Fergus enjoys the welcome he gets here and loves the toys and treats and CATS (not so keen on him) on display!

Fantastic service.... UNTIL a problem arises with your pet, I bought two budgies from Dofos, whic cost 50 pounds then al their accessories and food so I was over £100 at the till. Within a few weeks, one had died, my 6 year old was distraught as she became very attached. I contacted Dofos by phone and the girl who answered said 'so what do you want me to do about it?'in a rude manner she eventually took my number and said her manager would call me back...did I receive a call?? NOPE. I wrote a msg on their facebook page...did I get a reply...NOPE. Disgusting aftercare service! I took the other to the vet who said it may have been something from birth meaning the way they were breeded and the certain conditions they were kept in. Furious is not the word, no one acknowledged me at all. I went to Dobbies garden centre where the budgies had massive enclosures and all chirping away happy and I explained what happened, they were very sympathetic and openly said if that happened they would have offered a full refund or a choice of another bird. I thought that Dofos was a happy well run family pet store...scratch the surface and they're ignorant money grabbing sods! Will NEVER be back...and would tell anyone else the same!!!! read more

Best Pet shop in Leith with outstanding service from the staff (the minute you walk throw the door, they say a friendly hi and how are you) also a great selection of things for your favourite pet. This place is well recommended as I go in here all the time read more

AVOID AT ALL COSTS. YOU MIGHT AS WELL ADOPT A SICK ANIMAL ELSEWHERE FOR FREE. Rated one star as there is no option to rate zero. After buying a rabbit from DOFOS one Saturday, we got it home and immediately we noticed lots of patches of fur missing from the left side and back of the rabbit and he had very bad diarrhoea. After reading that this can be very serious in Rabbits rang DOFOS who recommended veterinary assistance. Took the bunny to Dundas Veterinary Group on the Monday - well recommended for any of your pets. DVG noticed that the poor rabbit had a mite - hence the patchy fur, we have never had any other pets so this said mite must have already been there. Rabbit had to undergo a few mite injections and after a few weeks his fur was thicker and healthy looking. The diarrhoea also required a course of antibiotics and DVG took a sample for testing. After a few courses of antibiotics the diarrhoea cleared, weeks of constant cleaning over! As we had only had the rabbit a few days when we needed the vet we took the opinion that DOFOS should either reimburse the full cost of the rabbit as we had to nurse him to full health or at least the cost of the initial veterinary treatment the rabbit they sold us needed. After several trips in store and various telephone conversations DOFOS have hardly acknowledged the issue, we are repeatedly told that the manager will ring us. To this day June 14, the elusive manager has still not rang and the rabbit was purchased in February. Will be taking this matter further. IF YOU WANT TO BUY A POORLY ANIMAL BY ALL MEANS BUY FROM DOFOS. Staff in DOFOS had badmouthed Pets at Home for apparently not caring as much, but on visiting PAH recently their animals are kept in much bigger enclosures and look generally happier. read more

I bought a guinea pig in dofos only because I felt sorry for it, it had ear bitten really badly and it look so scared that I had tears in my eyes but despite all this they still kept it together with other guineas. I wish that selling animals would be prohibited by the law, its just make me cringe that they sell it to anybody while they keep as many as possible to make profit. read more

We chose Dofos as we thought that being a family run business for so long, they would have knowledge about pets. We were so wrong, the cage we were sold along with a syrian hamster was way below the RSPCA recommendations with a wheel that was too small for it to use and a bed pod that it can't fit in. We trusted Dofos staff that they knew their trade, and should have looked for other advice. The cage we were sold by Dofos is of such poor quality, the hamster was able to escape (through chewing the plastic) a number of times. When we asked for advice on this - they offered to sell us the same cage again! read more

I recently bought two young guinea pigs from here for my little girl. Upon getting them home, I quickly realised that one had a cloudy eye and didn't seem to have much ability to see. I took it to the vet who confirmed that the animal was blind and said that this was a result of the scarring caused to the eyeball by an old, untreated infection. read more

I decided to get a goldfish for my flatmates birthday and having searched the whole of Edinburgh found that Dofos was the only place that sold them. I was a bit hesitant to buy another one from there as a previous goldfish I had got from there was actually diseased and died two weeks later which was devastating for my little sister. However I am pleased to say that Winston the goldfish is still happily swimming around four months later. When I went in I was approached by a young girl who was a little timid but seemed nice enough. I asked her about the disease of the previous fish and she assurred me that she had gotten hers from there not that long ago and it was doing fine. I also didn't want to spend a fortune on a tank and she searched the stock room to find me a nice little bowl for a fiver - only problem was it had a massive hole in it! Thankfully they had another and I walked out satisified. Perhaps the shop needs little make over and larger cages for their in-store livestock but apart from that they did what I needed them to do. Overall satisfied. read more