Slamina

12/06/2026

Pink doggy stroller, with rain cover. Hardly any use!!

11/06/2026

Massive oak mirror in store now, Model not included!!

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Get your bargains ,call in to your local friendly second hand/charity shop.💖🐈‍⬛🐈🦔🦔🦔🦔

10/06/2026

Kitty scratch posts new ,and assembled .... after 25 minutes of stress....you're welcome 🤣

26/05/2026

Sand pits or water pools, new, great for children, dogs,adults or ducks!!!

08/05/2026

Morning, if you or you know of the person that keeps leaving their household crap outside the shop.... just stop it!!! Put it in your own chuffing bin, ya lazy gits!!!!

02/05/2026

Home grown tomato plants back in store 🌞👍

28/04/2026

🐕 COLLAR vs Y-HARNESS – Which is Safer for Your Dog? 🐕

Pulling on a leash shouldn’t hurt your dog. Here’s why vets & trainers prefer Y-harnesses over classic collars:

❌ CLASSIC COLLAR – The Risks
When your dog pulls, ALL pressure goes on the neck:
Tracheal compression → Coughing, gagging, breathing issues
Neck jerks → Cervical spine & nerve damage
Increased eye pressure → Dangerous for breeds prone to glaucoma
Visible signs → Red eyes, coughing, choking sounds

Especially risky for flat-faced breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and dogs with collapsing trachea.

✅ Y-HARNESS – The Safe Choice
The “Y” shape sits on the chest bone, not the throat:
Neck completely free → No pressure on trachea or spine
Force on sternum → Distributes pressure across strong chest
No tracheal compression → Dog can breathe freely even when pulling
Tension-free walks → Better control without choking

🎯 KEY DIFFERENCE:
Collar = Pressure on neck → Risk of injury
Y-Harness = Pressure on chest → Safe + comfortable

💡 WHO NEEDS A HARNESS MOST?
Dogs that pull on leash
Small breeds & toy breeds
Brachycephalic breeds: Frenchies, Pugs, Bulldogs
Dogs with tracheal collapse, neck injuries, or eye issues

Note: Make sure the harness is a true Y-shape that doesn’t block shoulders. Avoid harnesses that cross horizontally over the chest.

Choose comfort over convenience. Your dog’s throat will thank you! ❤️

02/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I wonder what 2026 will offer us all!!??