Here you can find one of the best online ranges for dogs, cats, fish and small animals plus wildbird and reptile (!) food and equipment, horse food, supplements and grooming products and lovely animal themed birthday and greeting cards. Also flea sprays and powders, grass seed, rose food, stain and odour removers and everything to get rid of vermin, although I have to say I prefer to leave that to the experts, coward that I am.

With all the incredibly busy pet supermarkets which you can find online it’s a real pleasure to come across one which is slightly different – in this case just for dogs. If you like to spend just that little bit extra and enjoy something a bit different just take a look at their selection of ‘nest’ beds, colourful dog bowls and toys and doggy gift ideas including fun ID tags. UK delivery is free on orders over £70.

Pet Company is a medium sized, user friendly pet website run by animal lovers. It's a member of the Pet Care Trust and has had retail pet outlets since 1995 and whether it's cats, dogs, birds, fish or other small animals you're searching for products for you'll find everything you need, with easy access to all the menus and subdivisions. This is a less busy website than some of the pet sites and you need to email them for overseas P & P.

The primary objective of the Kennel Club is 'to promote in every way, the general improvement of dogs'. The Kennel Club was founded in 1873 and is able to offer dog owners an excellent source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, health, training and breeding. They advise on everything from buying a dog to owning and living with one, whether for pedigrees or crossbreeds and an entire section is dedicated to giving you a comprehensive guide to dog activities and dog events within the UK and further afield.

Petplan specialises in pet insurance for domestic pets and was one of the first companies to enter the market back in 1976. The most important factor with Pet Plan is that they will provide cover for life - a benefit well worth considering as almost one in three claims for pets is for continuous treatment.

Pets Parade is a busy pet website offering a wide range of equipment and accessories for dogs (including hard to find wicker dog baskets), cats, birds, fish and other small animals. They also have an excellent search facility under 'Pet Care' where you can locate your nearest vet in any part of the country. As with most of the larger online pet product retailers you can buy just about everything and expect a speedy service. Here you can track your order, and receive free delivery on orders over £55 for the UK mainland.

This is another excellent pet supermarket and one which I have to admit I’ve used many times with excellent results. It’s a busier website than some, but as long as you immediately click through to the type of animal you’re buying for you should be fine. Register with them and they’ll store the details of your previous purchases to make it really easy for repeat orders. You’ll also find help with pet insurance, information about various breeds and, probably most useful of all, locate a vet within a short distance of wherever you are.