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In our vet’s practice in Horta, Barcelona, we always offer the highest possible service, but at a really keen price.Apart from other considerations, there are two things you should consider when being a responsibe owner of a cat or dog: vaccination and spaying (or neutering). Vaccines help prevent disease and our vet is here to…

-At princeps de casa we have delicious natural snacks and cookies in different flavours and shapes of animals, food, etc. And your pet will have a great time. -Here are some pictures to show you the different varieties of delicious food we have in the shop!

In princeps de casa we have come up with a wonderful idea that we will apply from this month in the monthly lottery, now the unclaimed prizes one month will be added to the following month.

Thanks to Josue helping Mirea with this month’s draw, which took place at the shop on 31th December 2021 Drum roll….. The first prize goes to the person with number 35. If you have that number come to the shop and claim your 20€ voucher. 2nd prize, the 10€ voucher goes to the person with…

The GREAT EXCHANGE is proving to be a great success in the shop, several customers have come to leave us their unused or damaged beds and accessories to donate to the animal shelter and for their great contribution they receive a 10% discount per new item purchased!

WINTER CLOTHING FOR DOGS - Princeps De Casa Now that winter is here and the temperatures are down, it's time to make sure your dog has got the protection against the cold it needs. Visit the website for more details.

At princeps de casa we have 2 new products, pet remedy and multiva calming dogs which are specifically to help calm for your pet.

At Princeps de Casa we are always here for you and your pets, but every so often we need a break and to recharge our batteries.  However, with a little bit of planning, our slightly amended opening hours for the festive period should not give you too much of a problem. 

Now that winter has arrived, here are a few top tips on how to look after your dog during the cold weather.

If you are looking for little treats for your pet this Christmas, we have that covered.  A visit to the shop, or buy online here, will give you plenty of ideas for Christmas gifts for your pet this festive season. Choose from Yak milk sticks for your dog, Antlers, or an Olive wood chew as…

We all want to do our bit to help the animal shelters and at Princeps de Casa we have come up with what we hope will please you, the shelters and all the animals

Thanks to David for helping Mirea with this month’s draw, which took place at the shop on 30th November 2021 Drum roll….. The first prize goes to the person with number 423. If you have that number come to the shop and claim your 20€ voucher. 2nd prize, the 10€ voucher goes to the person…

Veterynair has just landed in our vets practice!  It a no frills, low-cost veterinary service, but offering all the professional service you have come to expect.  Come in and find out more, we won’t charge you extra for a chair! We won’t charge you anything extra if you bring a bag either, regardless how big…

WOW 298 likes for Neula, who has won our 2021 Halloween fancy dress competition. has ganado por 298 likes este Halloween de Princeps de casa 2021! All Nuela has to do now is get her owner to bring her to the shop, collect her 20€ voucher and choose the things she wants to spend it…

Thanks to Toni for helping Mirea with this month’s draw, which took place at the shop on 30th October 2021 Drum roll….. The first prize goes to the person with number 214. If you have that number come to the shop and claim your 20€ voucher. 2nd prize, the 10€ voucher goes to the person…

Every year we hold a fancy dress competition for your pets and this year is no exception.  For the remainder of October, we want you to send us* picture of your grizzly ghoulish pets, in disguise or tage Princeps de Casa in Instagram.  It’s really very simple.  The pet with the most likes will win…

We have a winner for the 20€ 1st prize from the September draw!  Congratulations to Shanna, a beautiful cat that can now enjoy a visit to the vet with vaccinations on offer, some natural Grain Free feed, some pouch from classic chicken to exotic pheasant meats with blueberries or kangaroo with catnip, a bath, or…

Thanks to Brownie, Lopez, Cori and Julian for helping Mirea with this month’s draw, which took place at the shop on 30th September 2021 Drum roll….. The first prize goes to the person with number 386. If you have that number come to the shop and claim your 20€ voucher. 2nd prize, the 10€ voucher…

Lenda, the quality dog and cat food manufacturer from Galicia, has just launched a new premium range for those pets with medical conditions.  Called LENDA VET the range comprises seven different types of specialist food available in 2Kg and 10Kg bags. The seven references comprise: Mobililty & Joint, Renal & Oxalate (I need a translation for…

The cold weather is coming and for the rest of October we are offering a 20% discount on our range of wool and sythetic jerseys as well as our extensive range of waterproof jackets for dogs.  We have all sizes catered for from the smallest dog jumpers to the largest, fattest hounds.  Come in during…

We went to the UK last week to visit the major trade fair, PATS.  We had a great time and met with many, but not all of the 400 exhibitors.  We have found some really interesting new products and hope to have them in store very soon.  We are now in negotiations with the manufacturers…

Thanks to Ángel & Cori  for helping Mirea with this month’s draw, which took place at the shop on Lopez’s birthday, he is having a day off! Drum roll….. The first prize goes to the person with number 117. If you have that number come to the shop and claim your 20€ voucher. 2nd prize,…

It’s happy birthday time to Lopez who is four today and in dog years, that’s four!  So, how will we celebrate?  On Saturday at 17:00 we will have a party and you are all invited with your dogs too.  Cats are welcome, but we’re not sure it is a good mix. Anyway, wine and beer…

For the whole month of August we will give you a free plastic seal to keep your Belcando tinned dog food fresh and tasty for your dog.  Just drop by the pet shop in Horta/Nou Barris and buy a tin of top-quality Belcando dog food and we will gift you a lid! Clearly, this offer…

Thanks to Leila, Lopez, Cori and Skitch for helping Mirea with this month’s draw. Drum roll….. The first prize goes to the person with number 388. If you have that number come to the shop and claim your 20€ voucher. 2nd prize, the 10€ voucher goes to the person with number 236 and the winner…

Our dogs are a big part of our lives. We look after them, buy them the best food and pamper them as if they were one of the family. But when it’s time to travel or go to certain places, such as dog beaches in Catalonia, our furry pets are not always as welcome.  However,…

Don’t you just want to cool down?  It’s the same for your dog, especially at this time of year.  It’s been so hot, but don’t fret, we have a good stock of our really popular cooling mats.  They are not expensive, need no batteries, no electricity – they cool on contact!  Dog’s love these cooling…

Although many shops close for a holiday during the summer, we won’t.  That means, there is no need to panic because we will always be there for you! Not only is the online shop open 24/7, but the physical shop remains open too, however with some changes to the timetable.  Those hours are (open to…

Thanks to Filip de Flop, Lopez and Cori for helping Mirea with this month’s draw. Drum roll….. The first prize goes to the person with number 24. If you have that number come to the shop and claim your 20€ voucher. 2nd prize, the 10€ voucher goes to the person with number 486 and the…

Thanks, again, to Emil for helping Mirea, Lopez for milling about and Cori. So….. The first prize goes to the person with number 334. If you have that number come to the shop and claim your 20€ voucher. 2nd prize, the 10€ voucher goes to the person with number 134 and the winner of the…

These days everyone wants a vaccine, and your pet is no exception  We´ve got some fantastic offers on pet vaccines Dogs: Quadrivalent vaccine: Normally 50€ Now JUST 36€ Hexavalent vaccine (Quadrivalent + Rabies): Normally 55€ Now JUST 46€ Cats Cat vaccine: Normally 50€ Now JUST  36€ Cat vaccine + Leukemia: Normally 55€ Now JUST 46€…

    Thanks to Emil for helping Mirea, Lopez for milling about and Cori. So….. The first prize goes to the person with number 431. If you have that number come to the shop and claim your 20€ voucher.  2nd prize, the 10€ voucher goes to the person with number 423 and the winner of…

Bella, the beagle, has been coming to Princeps de Casa for more than two years now and she really enjoys our DIY grooming facility.  She comes every two weeks with her owner, Craig. “I was a bit nervous, at first.” Said Bella (well, that´s what it sounded like to us!) “However, I soon got used…

This month we welcome Emil to the team at Princeps and to celebrate his arrival, he got to perform the lottery draw this month, assisted by: Antonutella, Mireia, Lopez and the rat. Anyway, you are not interested in that!  You are more interested to find out if you are one of the lucky winners of…

IS YOUR PET PARASITE PROTECTED? Spring is coming and with it comes heat, but also rainy days, which is the perfect time for parasites to prosper and with that your dogs can get fleas, paparas, lice, sand flies, etc. That is why now is the best time to approach Prínceps de Casa and find out…

A popular shop is always busy. That can put some customers off, particularly if they are in a hurry. So what is the answer? You want to shop local, you want to support your independent pet shop, but because it is popular, you are concerned you may not have the time to wait your turn.…

Well that month went fast and it’s hard to believe that we are in March already, with Spring just around the corner. Anyway, enough of that, this is the news you really want….what are the winning lottery numbers from the February draw? The first prize goes to our customer with the number 686. If you…

Apologies for the draw being a bit late this month, we have been super busy looking after all our wonderful customers and getting the Princeps de Casa online shop ready – and it is really starting to look good. Anyway, the news you are really looking for is the result of the January lottery.  Thanks…

On November 17, 2020, we had the pleasure of receiving Jordi Vila, journalist and radio announcer on Radio4 (RTVE), who, together with his team, broadcasts the programme “Després del Col-lapse” every day from 10pm to 11pm.He came to interview our customers, the vet and myself, to carry out a study on how our Princes had…

First of all, we would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your loyalty to Prínceps de Casa throughout this year 2020 and I fervently hope that in 2021 it will be much better! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!  On December 31st, 2020, we held the last lottery draw of the…

Barcelona city council has today announced that it is to invest heavily in a fleet of 281,220 drone helicopters that are equipped with poo detection software. The cleanacrapacopters will become a common site on the streets and in the parks of Barcelona. The poo detection software alerts the nearest drone to a potential parcel. They…

We are now open 24/7/365.  We have got some, but not all, of our products available to buy online for click ‘n’ collect, or home delivery.  Over the coming weeks we will be adding more and more items for you to buy.  Home delivery in the neighbourhood is free on orders over 45€ and mostly…

On 30th November we had the pleasure of Antonella, to help Mirea with the lottery draw for the month of November 2020 and you can watch the draw in the video below: The winners are: Third prize of 5€ voucher is 798 Second prize of 10€ voucher is 661 The winner of the 20€ voucher…

For the whole week from Black Friday 27th November until the following Friday 4th December, Princeps de casa, your favourite pet shop in the heart of Barcelona, is dropping the price on a huge range of quality dog beds, cat beds, jumpers, jerseys and anoraks. If you want to keep your pet warm this winter…

Everything contained in a dog food affects the vitality, health and life expectancy of the dog to whom it is fed. The interactions between nutrition and health are many and varied, and are subject to change over the course of the dog’s life. BELCANDO® is the result of a holistic approach which preserves your dog’s…

Prínceps de Casa, your favourite petshop in Barcelona is giving 1 FREE LID FOR EVERY 5 CANS OF Belcando dog food bought. Don’t miss out on this promotion to pick up a reusable, hermetically sealed lid – we only have limited stock – so get in fast! We are also still offering a free can…

Over the past weekend, boy did we have some fun!  No able to have our traditional Halloween party, it was left to the dogs to get made up and celebrate with a fancy dress competition.  Would you believe that over 1250 people interacted with out social media feeds this weekend?  Wow – just wow.  Thanks…

On Monday, 1st November, Ryan cam into the shop  to help Mireia with the draw for our lottery. Here are the numbers he drew for the Octobre 2020 Princeps de Casa Lottery.  Check your numbers now to see if you are one of our lucky winners. If you have got one of the numbers, just…

OK, so it’s going to be a bit different this year, because we can’t get together and enjoy a party in the shop; we all have a responsibility to respect social distancing and do our bit to defeat this virus, so what can we do instead to celebrate Halloween? We’ve got fangtastic offer in the…

This afternoon we have the pleasure of seeing our customer Dolors come in to the pet shop with her lovely naughty dog, Queen.  Dolors had a super surprise when she checked her Princeps de Casa Lottery numbers and discovered she had won 2nd prize in our August draw.  Congratulations Dolors, and Queen will now be…

Summer has gone and we are seeing a bit more rain and that means dirty dogs! Don’t they just love rolling in mud and puddles! So, it’s even more important to keep your dog clean and tidy because even though they are having fun, there’s nothing worse than a dog that smells bad in your…

We’ve teamed up with Imprimax in C/Pitagores, the Neighbourhood’s favourite supplier of print cartridges, toner, stationery, computer software and hardware, design and web development. As a thanks for being a loyal Princeps de Casa customer, we have, on your behalf, negotiated a fantastic 7% discount on any purchase you make at Imprimax when you spend…

Watch out!  Even if the temperature starts to drop, parasites and fleas, etc. can still be a problem.  It’s therefore wise to make sure your pet is protected with external treatments like, for instance, collars and pipettes.  It’s for this reason that we will continue with our special offer of a discount of upto 20%…

For the whole of September we are having a 50% off MEGASALE on all dog Jerseys. Make sure to visit the shop and grab a bargain before the cold weather sets in – it won’t be long before we are all shivering and that includes your dog!

The prestigious brand of natural dog and cat food, Lenda, has just arrived in our pet shop in Barcelona. Come and find out more, get your Dog or Cat to try it and take advantage of our fantastic launch offers!

This week is Lopez’s 3rd birthday. In fact, it was yesterday 1/9/20, but we can’t have a party like we did last year due to the current COVID-19 situation.  However, we will still celebrate together, just online! Take a picture of your pet wishing Lopez a happy birthday, upload it to your Instagram or Facebook…

LOTTERY RESULTS JUNE On Saturday, 1st August, Noemí came to the shop to help Mireia with the draw. She picked the winning numbers for the July, Princeps de Casa, draw with help from Neus and, of course, Lopez. This means that you could have the winning number. So, check now to see if you are…

Some pet shops in the area are experiencing difficulty with their supply of Belcando and Leonardo dog food – we are not.  We´ve got the full range of Belcando and Leonardo wet and dry food, so don´t worry if you are struggling to find it. If you don´t live too close to Princeps de Casa,…

If the heat is getting to you, how do you think your furry friend is feeling? Here is a picture of Bella chilling out on her brand new cooling mat.   It´s incredible and she loves it. It does not need electricity, charging or placing in the fridge, it´s always ready and with some very clever…

LOTTERY RESULTS JUNE On Thursday, Rafa and Thor came to the shop to help Mireia with the draw. He picked the winning numbers for the June, Princeps de Casa, draw and, in what will be a surprise to everybody, he didn´t pull his own number out of the box! This means that you could have…

Fireworks and loud bangs can cause mush upset for your pet. The celebrations for Sant Joan can be a miserable time for your dog, cat, rabbit or any furry friend.  Fret now longer, we have two fantastic natural products that will help keep your pet calm and stress-free available in our pet shop in Barcelona.…

How is that for an offer?  If you want to keep your dog clean and smelling lovely, get your 5th visit our DIY grooming room absolutely free. Just turn up with a towel (oh! and your dog!) and have some fun. You can make as much mess as you want and you will not have…

With the confinement making it impossible to have a younger member of our clientele performing the draw, the task fell to Mireia.  Ably assisted by Lopez, here are the results of our May draw.   1st prize, winning 20€ voucher is number 125 Blue 2nd prize, winning 10€ voucher is number 226 Blue 3rd prize, winning…

We were unable to get a young person to come to the shop on Saturday so, as the most juvenile of us, Rob, under the supervision of López made the draw. Resultados de Marzo 2020: 1st: 101 Pink 2nd: 174 Pink 3rd: 149 Pink Resultado Abril 2020: 1st: 488 Pink 2nd: 50 Blue 3rd: 407…

We are the ones who take responsibility for choosing to feed our pet throughout its life and, with it, the consequences it will have on the health and well-being of our best friend. We know that diet plays a fundamental role in the life of the animal and that it is essential to provide it…

If you are stuck at home and your pets are getting bored, don’t fret because we have a range of LICKIMATS in our pet shop in Barcelona.  It’s a fun alternative to slow down and aid healthy eating. They are available in various colors and formats.REDUCE Boredom, Anxiety and Destructive Behavior: Calm your pet while…

Yak Snacks, the natural yak milk dog treats are available in our pet shop in Barcelona. They are durable, healthy, made from sustainably sourced , human-grade products and they are really good for your dog.  Did you know that when chewing something, a dog is calmed down?  The action of chewing releases endorfins which is…

We are pleased to announce that for the duration of the lock-down, we have two new services:  we can now offer a home visit service for those customers not able to get out and we can provide 24/7 emergency services too. To read more about this service, the costs and how to access it, please…

Ordinarily, at this time of the month, we would be uploading a video with the results of our monthly lottery draw.  However, because of the ongoing health crisis and subsequent confinement, we felt it was better to hold the numbers over until the end of April when, hopefully we will have come out the other…

During these coming days and the exceptional restrictions we are all facing, in order to stem the spread of this virus, we’d like to remind you that we do have a home delivery service for pet foods and medication. If you are running low on dog food, cat food or food type for any other…

On Saturday, 13 year old Pranau came to the shop to help Mireia with the draw and he picked the winners for the February, Princeps de Casa, draw. The winning numbers, he drew are:  1st. 308 Blue 2nd. 352 Blue 3rd. 414 Blue If you have the winning numbers, call into the shop and pick up…

Be extremely careful in Park Guinardó because, despite the recent cold weather, a plague of toxic catapillars has arrived early in Catalunya and dog owners are being asked to pay particular attention when walking their dogs in all parks in Barcelona, especially with pine trees, because the catapillars could kill. The eggs are laid in…

On New Year’s Eve, Arlet came to the shop to help Mireia with the draw for the last lottery of 2019. The winning numbers, as drawn by her are:  1st. 194 Yellow 2nd. 123 Green 3rd. 42 Orange If you have the winning numbers, call into the shop and pick up your voucher. If you didn’t…

Safety for Reindeer: main concern at Park Guinardó. Following a major incident with Fenton the dog (Video below) and problems that may be caused by Brexit, Barcelona Council has agreed to allow a change of use to Park Guinardo. Permission has been given to the Father Christmas Trust to relocate its retired Reindeer, setting them…

This afternoon, Layla came to the shop to help Mireia with the draw for this month’s lottery. The winning numbers, as drawn by them are:  1st. 100 Blue 2nd. 107 Pink 3rd. 131 Blue If you have the winning numbers, call into the shop and pick up your voucher. If you didn’t win this month,…

It’s that time of the month again; It’s time to give me a rest from speaking dreadful Spanish and worse Catalan and helping you practice your English. As ever we will meet at the shop on Sunday morning at 11:00 and take a stroll around Parc Guinardo, ending up at a bar somewhere to recover!…

In order to get your pooch properly pampered and ready to look hot for Christmas, we are offering a 10% discount on all our services in the grooming rooms, until the 10th December.  Make sure you book your appointment, because we only have limited spaces available. Our grooming rooms, both professional and self-service, have been…

Here’s Luna dress up as a Ninja Mutant Turtle for our Halloween Fancy Dress competition. She won it with an incredible 164 ‘likes’ across our social media networks. If you own Luna, pop into the shop and collect your prize – a 20€ voucher to spend on things to spoil Luna. Many thanks to all…

Yesterday afternoon, 3 helpers, Naia, Leyre and Biel, came to the shop to help Mireia with the draw for this month’s lottery. The winning numbers, as drawn by them are:  1st. 123 Yellow 2nd. 144 Blue 3rd. 45 Pink If you have the winning numbers, call into the shop and pick up your voucher. If…

Practice your English. Join me and López for a walk up to Guinardó on Sunday morning.The dogs can have a run around the park while we talk English. We will finish the walk with a drink on the terrace of Bar Etxekoa and listen to some fabulous live music! • 11:00 Sunday 3rd November •…

Princeps de Casa will celebrate Hallowe’en on October 31. All clients are invited to come and take part in a fancy dress party with your pet. Come with your pet in disguise, we’ll take a picture, upload it to Instagram/Facebook and the one with the most likes wins a 20€ voucher to spend in store*…

This afternoon, 3 helpers came to the shop to help Mireia with the draw for this month’s lottery. The winning numbers, as drawn by them are:  1st. 93 Blue 2nd. 193 Pink 3rd. 60 Pink If you have the winning numbers, call into the shop and pick up your voucher. If you didn’t win this month, good…

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Today, 3 helpers came to the shop to help Mireia with the draw for this month’s lottery. The winning numbers, as drawn by them are:  1st. 8 Pink 2nd. 186 Green 3rd. 83 Green If you have the winning numbers, call into the shop and pick up your voucher. If you didn’t win this month, good luck…

Today, Adriana and Guillem come to the shop to help Mireia with the draw for this month’s lottery. The winning numbers, as drawn by them are:  1st. 98 Pink 2nd. 9 Yellow (It really is yellow. Poor lighting and a dodgy photographer!) 3rd. 7 Yellow (See above!)   If you have the winning numbers, call…

For today only, and to give you a chance to try it out, we have 16 spots available to use our brand new dog washing facility.  Just drop Mireia a whatsapp, click the whatsapp logo, or call the shop 934293935 to reserve your spot. Bring your dog along and have a bit of fun.

Here is Bolt, a fantastic male Husky who came in to the shop to have a bit of a make-over for summer – but of stripping going on! He should have a cooler summer now.  

We’ve got a winner!  Here is Thor with Rafa who won the 20€ voucher in our June lottery.  We are still looking for the customers who have the 2nd and 3rd winning numbers, 2nd. 24 Green and 3rd. 10 Pink. If you have the numbers, remember to visit the shop and claim your prize.

Today, Laia come to the shop to help Mireia with the draw for this month’s lottery. The winning numbers, as drawn by Laia are: 1st. 55 Yellow 2nd. 24 Green 3rd. 10 Pink If you have the winning numbers, call into the shop and pick up your voucher. If you didn’t win this month, good…

Toay, Gerard come to the shop to help Mireia with the draw for this month’s lottery. The winning numbers, as drawn by Gerard are: 1st. 45 Blue  2nd. 60 Yellow 3rd. 17 blue If you have the winning numbers, call into the shop and pick up your voucher. If you didn’t win this month, good…

Toay, Noella come to the shop to help Mireia with the draw for this month’s lottery. The winning numbers, as drawn by Noella are: 1st. 73 Yellow  2nd. 32 Yellow 3rd. 59 Green If you have the winning numbers, call into the shop and pick up your voucher. If you didn’t win this month, good…