First time pup owners so we had no idea what we were looking for when we booked a groomer - Lee was…read morewell priced and would come to us which was fantastic. When she arrived she helped me with advice on what hair cut to do for a wee black puppy in summer and how to keep up with his regular brushing and nail clipping at home. She even let me hang out so I could get some tips on how to hold him when I brushed him. He's looking cute as all get out now and seemed to enjoy his little pamper sesh. We will definitely be booking in with Lee again.

From the owner: Our business specialises in pampering your fur baby. From bath & blow dry to full body clip we can…read moregive your dog a professional & comfortable grooming experience. Using only the safest shampoos & conditioners for your dog, no matter what type of coat and skin condition.

Ashgrove Avenue Vet is pretty decent. The vets themselves are nice (though the counter staff tend…read moreto be a quieter crew) and you always leave your appointment feeling like you've accomplished your goal. And if the issue is a small one, chances are you have. If it's not, chances are major pet issues will cost you, both here or somewhere else. The sort-of-family-dog Bubbles, currently chasing possums on a full-time basis at my abode, has been through a string of issues relating to a knee joint displacement issue. We had one leg operated on at Ashgrove Vet after a series of appointments at the same place. The surgery seemed to be fairly successful in that the dog was no longer hopping about. Unfortunately, two years later, Bubbles is still refusing to use the leg that was operated on except when strictly necessary, and will not use it when urinating. (This is not the fault of the surgeon or the vet, but of the spread inherent in Bubbles' condition.) Her second leg succumbed to the same condition, as we were warned it likely would. As the leg has worsened and vet visits ramped up, the clinic recently took an x-ray of the leg to look for issues. Except they x-rayed the wrong leg. With the communication issue out of the way, Bubbles is now recovering from her second surgery on her other leg. A few days have passed and her health has soared. Ashgrove Avenue Vet is perfect for people with fairly healthy dogs who just need check-ups. If your dog is bothered by a more major or long-term affliction, get ready to save. It'll cost you.

Having a pet that's been sick can be a bit of an ordeal. When we lived in Ashgrove our little cat…read moreAshie had to visit the vets a couple of times and each time we went to the Ashgrove Veterinary clinic the staff were always helpful and caring. If I had a question and was at home they were always obliged to help best they could answers any questions over the phone. In comparison to other clinics they are a bit more expensive but their love and concern for animal health is second to none.

My dog is too busy keeping up with his napping schedule to tell me how his morning at Paddington…read morePups went, but as his dutiful owner and payer of all his bills, I suppose I can justify telling you how pleased I was with the result. Finding Paddington Pups was the result of a google search and a telephone call where a pleasant young man on the other end told me, "If you can bring him in this morning we can see him." I'd been searching for a new groomer for our pampered pooch after a less than desirable cut just before Winter. All I wanted this visit was a general tidy up, wash and dry (his visits to the salon sound all too much like mine!). Paddington Pups were able to see Dutch that day and it worked out cheaper than our usual salon. Cheaper doesn't always equal better but upon being reunited with my pup a few hours later it sure was in this case. The groomer had heard everything I said and trimmed his face without making him look like a dog without any facial hair. His feet were tidied and there was no great length taken off the rest of his coat. And while I'm yet to make use of it, they also have doggy-day care on site as well as a small range of pet food and toys.

My dog goes to day care here once a week and he absolutely LOVES it! He cannot get in the building…read morefast enough and is reluctant to leave at the end of the day. The staff are always really nice and they sell BARF (food) which is handy and it's cheaper here then the other two options I have near my home. Some people think it's strange that my dog goes to daycare but it's important for his socialisation being a young dog. Also when you buy bulk you get a discount which makes it more affordable.

They sell dog beer at Ashgrove Pet Cafe. It's sitting on the front counter, looks like an elegant…read morebottle of human beer in design but has dogs on the label. (Sorry, it's non-alcoholic.) Then, behind the counter, there's a row of flea tablets lined up like cigarette packets. Glancing at the beer and tablet line-up, I felt like I was in the equivalent of a dream toy shop for dogs where they also sell beer and smokes. This large store sells an insane amount of toys for your pet. There's stuff for cats, birds, fish and other pets, but as I have a dog it was mostly dog-specific products I focused on. The dog selection seemed to take up a large proportion of the store, and there's even a dog (a surprisingly docile Chihuahua) that sleeps on the front counter. (He's six, called Louis, and likes pats but not being held.) Besides a huge selection of toys - so much you can't take it all in in one visit - there's other stuff to pimp out your pet, including a doggy clothing rack if your pet is that way inclined. The Pet Cafe also boasts a wide range of health foods for dogs, particularly those suffering from health issues (e.g. calcium deficiency, obesity - general medical issues that also seem common to humans). The store stocks both Science Diet and Advance food and health products. In terms of The Unhealthy, the front counter showcases an assortment of doggy cookies and chocolates (actually made of carob) that are home-made looking. They weren't as expensive as I thought they'd be, but I'd bought enough stuff here already. The counter staff were also incredibly friendly and chatty, which you'd gather from a business where there is a resident pet.

We dropped by yesterday as we have just adopted an older dog and we were after a few things to make…read morehim feel at home with us. The lovely team at Ashgrove Pet Cafe was very helpful. Katie in particular was just so kind and caring and full of great ways to help Snoopy settle in with us and gave us some samples of food to try him on as he's had been very fussy and nervous about eating. It's helped us a lot as buying a big bag of biscuits and him not eating any of them was a real worry. Look forward to coming back in a few weeks to show him off after we've washed him in his new shampoo and conditioner and we've figured out what he really does like to eat.