Pets at Home has revealed it will consider further stockpiling of products ahead of the new Brexit deadline if a no-deal were to remain on the cards.

Chief executive Peter Pritchard said the retail chain had already run down the £4m of stock they stockpiled ahead of the original March 29 exit date.

“We will always protect customer availability. Our focus is on making sure our customers can buy the things they want,” he said.

Pets at Home previously warned that 17% of their products come from outside the UK and stock supplies may be disrupted in the event of a no-deal Brexit over delays at ports and borders.

Pritchard said the company has been protected from some Brexit uncertainties that are hitting other businesses.

“Pets are part of the family and we can see even through these challenging times that people continue to spend on their pet.”