The 7 Best Places to Buy Dog Food in 2022

Chewy

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Chewy is the place to go for a massive selection of dog food. During a recent search, there were more than 2,000 options in dry food and nearly 1,500 in wet food, as well as veterinary diets, raw food, fresh meals, and dehydrated food. Chewy fans love that delivery is quick and Chewy rarely runs out of stock like some retailers. There’s great customer service via email or chat and lots of regular sales on foods and other pet supplies. 

If you sign up for autoship, you get a discount on every order, plus you choose the frequency so unwanted food doesn’t pile up. Autoship customers also get free access to veterinarians via video or chat to answer health and behavioral questions in nearly every state.

Shipping is free on orders over $49 to most places in the United States and typically only takes one to three days. If you need to return food, most of the time the company will just ask you to donate the food to a shelter or rescue.

Amazon

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You can stock up on dog food when you’re ordering everything from books to phone chargers at this giant retailer. You’ll find everything from high-end, hard-to-find brands to more budget-friendly mainstream alternatives. Shipping is free and takes about two days if you’re a Prime member. If you're not a member, shipping free for orders over $25 (and takes four to five days). You can save by setting up a subscription for regular food delivery from once every two weeks to once every six months, and can cancel at any time.

If you’re browsing for a new food, Amazon makes it very easy to find a product by flavor, health benefits, food feature, or lifestage. The site also often carries foods in a range of package sizes. Some specialty natural and organic foods are only available to Prime members through Whole Foods Market. 

Note that some shoppers have had issues with fake or expired products sold by third-party sellers. Amazon doesn’t accept returns for items fulfilled by third-party sellers, it's smart to buy food sold directly by Amazon or the manufacturer.

PetSmart

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The largest brick and mortar pet retailer, PetSmart operates about 1,650 pet stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico and has a large online presence. There’s a broad selection of dry, canned, and veterinary diets, as well as food toppers, fresh food, and frozen food.

PetSmart offers free shipping to most places in the United States on orders over $49, and most items arrive within two to three days. If you need something sooner, same-day delivery is available via DoorDash or you can shop online and use curbside pickup. You can sign up for autoship with the frequency you want and a discount on products.

You can return online orders to a local store. There’s a loyalty program where you can redeem points for products and services. Many locations have grooming salons, daycare, and training classes. PetSmart Charities partners with nearly 4,000 nonprofits and government groups to support animal-related causes like adoption partners and spay/neuter clinics.

Petco

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Petco has more than 1,500 stores across the U.S. (including Puerto Rico) and throughout Mexico. That includes more than 100 in-store vet clinics. There’s a huge online selection of dog food ranging from dry and canned to freeze-dried, fresh, and veterinary diets. The brand offerings run the gamut from mainstream to high-end premium.

Petco has free same-day delivery with no order minimum on many in-stock products, as well as curbside pickup in certain locations. When you enroll in repeat delivery, food is delivered free, however frequently you want it and always with a discount.

Items ordered online can be returned to a store to avoid shipping costs. Petco’s rewards program lets frequent shoppers get perks like discounts and birthday gifts for their pets. Many stores also have grooming, training classes, and self-serve dog washes.

Walmart

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With more than 4,700 stores in the United States, there’s a very good chance there is a Walmart near you. In stores and online, you can find popular, more cost-friendly brands like Purina, Pedigree, and Iams. And online only, there’s also a larger selection that includes premium brands such as Merrick and Canidae.

Walmart usually has free two-day delivery on orders over $35 and free curbside pickup if you need something more quickly. Items purchased online or in-store can be returned to a store. 

Walmart Pet Care offers other pet perks like pet prescriptions filled in-store and online, and access to discounts on pet insurance and links to dog walking and dog sitting services.

Target

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Target carries many popular dog food brands like Blue Buffalo, Iams, and Halo, as well as the company’s own Kindfull brand, with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. You won’t find veterinarian diets or high-end premium foods, but there are more than two dozen well-known brands that are easy to find and well-priced.

There are lots of shopping options at Target. You can buy products at one of the 1,900-plus stores in the United States, or have them shipped traditionally. Shipping is free when you spend $35 or use your Target credit card. Or you can buy online and use curbside pickup or sign up for same-day delivery on many items.

You can return items purchased online to a Target store.