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    Maxota Raw

    5.0 (21 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ebony W.

    We visited Maxota Raw with our new puppy a week ago. I cannot saw enough good things about this place. Gunner is so knowledgeable about food sources, pet nutrition, sustainable practices, and safety. The shop is super clean and Gunner is extremely friendly. Both my puppy and cat loved the goodies we picked up from there it it makes me really happy to support their dietary needs with a local small business

    Fresh food

    No debate this is the best food and treats you can possibly give your dog! I have a French bulldog, he was always excited to eat but he is (literally) jumping up and down while I weigh his food now. Their treats like their whole sardines, chicken chips, bones, etc. are also amazing. The sardines are my boy's favorite thing EVER. They are super knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Will answer any questions you have. If you're unsure just stop in and talk to them!

    Ryan S.

    Just left the shop with Winston, after contemplating this guys diet from cheap kibble to Fresh Pet I decided to listen to AJ's advice (Shop Employee) and I purchased the Green Goo mix in (16.99$) She made great recommendations on how to make it and provided me with clear cut instructions that were very simple to follow. Came home, mix it up with ground beef I purchased for $6 at Albertsons. Never in my 1.5 years of knowing my dog have I ever seen him eat so quickly, usually picks at his food throughout the day. With the combination of the two for around 20-25 bucks it left me with close to a weeks worth of food for my 15lb dog, In comparison to the fresh pet I've been feeding him which is close to $20 that he finishes in about the same time frame. Although, I feel as though I'm spending the extra 20$ a month for a potential 1-5 years extra I have with a happy dog. I feel very confident I've made a great decision in taking AJ and Gunner's advice.

    This is what they do to processed kibble to make your dog want to eat it.
    victoria p.

    Short review: I feel so blessed to have found Aj & Gunner at Maxota Raw. I was in town visiting San Diego and happened to find their store in a desperate search to find the best food I could give my dogs. Long story short my dog Kiwii had been throwing up bile on and off in the morning for the last few months. During my 4 day stay in San Diego she threw up every morning until I switched her over to a completely raw diet from Maxota and she has not had that issue since. Long review: Here's the back story: I'm a crazy dog Mom and am constantly researching and buying things to optimize my dogs health. I believe in a holistic more natural approach. I have two terrier rescues and my older dog Kiwii would throw up bile on some mornings. I've tried all types of top tier brands such as Open Farms, Rawbble, Kiwi Kitchens, Ziwi peak, Just Dogs and even made them homemade bone broth and organic food to help with her gut issues. I've also spent hundreds of dollars on supplements and probiotics. These things would help for periods of time but were either not effective long term or she would get bored and wouldn't want to eat it anymore. I used to have to chase her down to eat her food or hand feed her. She's a picky eater and would get bored of her food fast but now with Maxota she loves to eat. She licks her plate clean and waits for her brother to finish his food so she can see if there's anything she can lick up though he never leaves a crumb behind. I take what the vet says with a grain of salt. If their advice is crap keep digging and do your own research. My vet didn't even try to find out what was wrong with my dog. They prescribed me Pepcid ac to give to her. First off, that is medicine for humans and that is just a bandaid to hide the problem and not to actually get to the root cause and solve the problem. If your dog has stomach issues do not give them crap Royal Canine or Science diet that they recommend. Come on look at that food. That is the farthest from natural. All the vet schools are funded by these big name kibble companies. That is why they recommend them. They also spray the kibble with an additive to make the crap food more palatable and for the dogs to want to eat the food and get addicted to it. I saw it advertised in a magazine first hand. Are you surprised that they say that a grain free diet is bad for you dog? Think for yourself. They have been on Maxota raw food and treats for over a month now and they are thriving. My older dog that was throwing up bile has not had that issue anymore and she is so playful and energetic. She wants treats all day and finishes her food every time. Both of my dogs coat is beautiful and grows so fast now. I also want to note that the quality of food is the best human grade food that you can buy. My dogs used to have a chicken allergy but I found out that it's the quality of chicken that matters. I gave them chicken treats from Maxota and they did not have any issues because they use Mary's chicken. I am so thankful for the work Aj & Gunner do. If you truly care about the health of your pet I recommend talking to them at Maxota and they will guide you on what to do. I know from first hand experience how it has changed my dogs' life and health. I can keep on ranting forever but I think you get the point. .

    Two months after starting her on Maxolta Raw

    I can't say enough about this place! I rescued a senior dog that was underweight and had low muscle mass. We tried different options but luckily I live down the street from Maxolta Raw. I stopped in and spoke with Gunner and AJ and the knowledge these two have is incredible! I love that they make it fresh in store and in small batches. I started Milo on their food and it has been a huge transformation. He is lean muscle and has lots of energy. His "fog" has cleared up and our vet is super happy with the results. I love that we can rotate protein sources and I know he's getting a fresh batch each time I come into the store. We also foster senior dogs and they have helped us bring 3 foster dogs now from underweight and poor nutrition to healthy. One of our foster dogs had an undiagnosed digestive issue that resulted in huge loose stools and stinky breath. Gunner gave us suggestions and recommendations. Within a month she was evened out and gaining weight steadily. All our fosters only eat Maxolta now. Gunner and AJ really care about proper nutrition and care of your dog. Great people, great business, amazing nutrition.

    Darryl S.

    My son was looking for a pet, so we went here last weekend. He had so much fun here and confused about what to buy for a pet. He had so many choices, but he ended up having a goldfish. He loves the movie, Nemo, that's why he wanted a fish. They have different kinds and breeds of cats, dogs, and birds, too!

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    I highly recommend stopping by, chatting with AJ and Gunner, and checking out their fresh food and treats.

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    I love this place and my dog does too. I used to make my dog food at home but this business and…read moretheir expertise has made me have one less thing to do every week or so and it's so nutritious for my dog and it makes me feel proactive for my dogs over all health and wellness. The staff here are so nice, kind, caring and knowledgeable and I appreciate them so much for the love and intention they pour into their dog food. On 10/23 I was also there around 4:30 and this woman walked in and immediately insulted the smell of the place (you're in a raw dog food shop) by saying 'it smells bad in here' and proceeded to stand there and look around while I was being checked out and also going over the reward system and the points I accumulated. We both looked at her kind of in shock, and I was helped out with the rest of my order. She then proceeds to reach over to right in front of me to take dog treats (that are made with love in house btw) and leave. There was no questions about what the place is about or inquiries about what the purpose of the shop was. Just a really rude comments and then proceeds to take free stuff and leave. I (being a human with eyes), reacts and says 'that was so incredibly rude', not weird, RUDE. BECAUSE IT WAS. as a customer and an objective person, I have a right to point out and speak about how incredibly rude and entitled that was. and we both were shocked that someone would walk into an establishment, complain about how it smells and then take free stuff and leave. The review down below giving this place a one star is not surprising given the interaction I witnessed but I just want to say is not at all my experience going here. These people are so caring and thoughtful and passionate. If raw dog food isn't your thing, that's fine but don't insult a passionate company and then complain like they did something to you. You came in with an attitude and then took it to the internet. Honestly crazy. Anyway, if you want your dog to love eating and be lean and healthy and have energy and support two passionate people who care about canine health and wellness, I 1000% recommend these wonderful people. I will never regret making the investment for my dogs health. I have an 11 year old chihuahua and she still seems like she's 5 because of her diet and I will forever praise and be grateful for these wonderful human beings

    I walked in with my dog on today 10/23/25 at 4:30 pm. I could not have been met with a more rude…read moreassociate and client at the desk. I wanted to shop around, see what was sold there today in the case I was interested in making a purchase or getting involved with products for my pet. I noted it smelled bad like fish, my dog was very interested in the scent and the employee rolled her eyes at me saying yeah fish was just made. For a pet business, I've never seen someone so mean to my dog who sat well behaved and looked at the older woman working. You would think she would inform us about fresh products.. especially as I am a neighborhood local. After a minute of looking around, I noticed a treat sample bowl and took one to leave with my dog. On the way out, the employee and client both made a very loud remark stating "how weird was that, wow and then taking a treat?" That I had walked in wanting to shop around, taking a sample treat next to a clipboard advertising them. Extremely poorly managed storefront having disgruntled employees speak that way/gossip about prospective customers. I'll never give my money to this business for anything here.

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