We (including the dogs) absolutely love Paw Country. High end but such a healthy place to get your food. My frenchies have been using their food since they were puppies and they're 5 and 8. I adopted a labradoodle last year and now he's getting his Zignature food here as well. They have a buy 11 bags get 12th free program. Unsure if it's only for my dog food, but def inquire. I also asked about grain inclusive with the brand and they told me to just inform them and they would order it. They are all so absolutely kind, friendly and knowledgeable. Shaun the owner, Colleen and Ernie. Parking is plentiful, always a plus. Support small businesses read more

I have probably been to Paw Country about eight times so far. It is a small pet supply store in a strip mall in the Lake Murray area of La Mesa. It happens to be quite close to my office, so it is a convenient place for me to shop from time to time. At first I was very impressed by the knowledge of the staff about the varieties of dog food and treats. I will say that the knowledge level has really varied depending who was working there on a given day. I will say, that the staff has always been friendly. As I usually buy my regular dog food closer to my home, Paw Country has been a place to find some more unique birthday or holiday gifts for my dog or friends' dogs. I have found some great toys, party hats and treats there. As it is small, the selection really can vary. I had been so impressed by the selection of cute doggie birthday cakes that I was excited to pick up on for my girl's birthday, but on that day, they were out. I was super disappointed. Other times, I had been really happy with some of the sales, and got some great seasonal treats and toys at discounted prices. Anyway, if you have a dog and are in the area, Paw Country is a great place to check out. read more

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Paw Country is located in La Mesa's Vons Strip Mall. off Lake Murray Boulevard, with ample parking. Service consistently is , helpful, David & Mayra (sp?) answer questions readily & knowledgeably. Products are plentifully displayed with many healthy options, including Scoutie's favs--chicken gizzards from Family Farms We love shopping here! read more

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Extremely friendly crew, and what an adorable neighborhood shop! Took our pup, Stevie, here for her 4th birthday, and she loved it! We'll surely make this an annual tradition for her birthdays going forward read more

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Cute pet shop that also has a a variety of pet friendly birthday cakes which is exactly what I was looking for!

The staff was very nice, I came here to get my dog some birthday toys & treats as today is his 7th birthday & I was happy to see they had a whole spot for birthdays & even pet friendly birthday cakes & cupcakes! my Kindred loved all the stuff. read more

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Best experience ever! I came in just planning to browse and wasn't really looking to buy anything, but I asked the lady working there for some advice on what I should use for my cats. She was so helpful and knowledgeable, and somehow I ended up leaving with more free samples than items I actually purchased! I really appreciated how much she cares about animal health, how she takes the time to guide people toward being more pet health-conscious, and that she even offers discounts on bulk purchases. Absolutely couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

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Paw Country's staff is super helpful. Whenever I call with questions about what they have in stock, they are so quick to answer the phone. If they're unsure about item availability, they are also super helpful about double checking what they have (e.g. in new shipments just received). The last few times I visited, Ernie helped me. He let me know that the food in the store is organized by pricing- with the most expensive food in the front and the more cost effective ones in the back. I was really glad they had such high quality puppy food for such a great price of $15. They also have a large selection of food supplements like goat milk. I let Ernie know about a concern about my dog's constipation, and he recommended ANSWERS Pet Food Goat Milk with probiotics. We are mixing a little of it with her food now to see if it helps. They also have a large selection of mesh dog harnesses and leashes, along with treats, shampoos, and supplements. We got a size M harness for my puppy and I was a bit unsure if it would fit her. It was $15- a much better price than at Petco down the road. Ernie let me know that I can easily exchange the harness for another size if needed. When I came back later the same day to make an exchange, it was quick and easy. They have a rewards program as well, so make sure to sign up with your phone number- it's free read more

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THE best pet store in San Diego; the staff are so knowledgeable and helpful. Great parking, great prices, and have everything you could need for your pet. I stopped in to get a few things for my dog's birthday, and they had birthday cakes, cookies, and treats ready for her! They even sent her home with a birthday gift :) I am so grateful for their team and their store! read more

Love this place! Staff is always friendly and helpful and we love the variety of healthy pet foods. We've been shopping here for 8 years now and our cats love the foods here. Prices are excellent for the products. read more

What an awesome local shop close to my house! They were so welcoming to my pups and gave them treats while I shopped. They gave great recommendations on stuff to pick out - I ended up buying these raw buffalo bones and my pup absolutely loved it, will be back again for more read more

I'm so happy to find this place! I have a picky dog and she only likes the food here. They are so kind to let her try a couple of different stuff. I'm definitely be shopping here more often. They even have BIRTHDAY CAKES AND CUPCAKES!!! I celebrate my pup's birthday and the price is not bad!! I believe it's $13 for a cake and $6-7 for 4 pup cakes!! Definitely worth the drive here.. my pup is very happy read more

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I'm so happy we found this place... from arriving to leaving we was treated with the most amazing customer services. We felt very welcome. Both ladies were helpful and so sweet. Very knowledgeable.. she gave us some sample to take home for our puppy... can't wait to try them out.. this will definitely be our go too read more

You cannot go wrong choosing Paw Country for your cat or dog needs. Colleen, Brenda the star, Ernie and Myra are totally knowledgeable, professional and awesome! They always go the extra mile on service and I can't say enough good things about this wonderful group of people who have always supplied me with advice, support and friendship. I have been going there for almost ten years and have never had a bad experience!!! read more

I have a very picky eater and wanted to get some new food for him to try. Brenda was amazing . She gave me some samples to take home to give to my baby to try out. We are heading back to this wonderful place to get him more food. read more

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Paw Country is easy to get to and packs a lot of great items into a small space. Coleen provides some of the best customer service we've ever had anywhere, not just at a pet food store -- she always has excellent advice and helpful suggestions! Highly recommend checking out Paw Country! read more

Great selection of high end healthier foods and super helpful and friendly staff. I love this place.

Great place to get dog and cat food. They also have treats and toys too. Employees are super friendly and helpful!

Coleen at Paw country is a godsend! She is so knowledgeable about fresh food, raw food, supplements etc. She has patience like I've never seen anyone have before. My puppy had a lot of food sensitivities and she had recommended we do a food sensitivity test to guide us down the right path. I received the data and she spent over three hours reading every label in the store picking out the best food that she thought would be best for the puppy. She goes above and beyond with service, with kindness, and has a love for animals I've never seen anyone have before. Thank you Coleen and Lyla for your help as always. Mila and I appreciate you read more

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I've been coming here for 3 years now and this is the only place I will buy my dog's food. So many healthy and clean options for feeding my pet. The owner knows every detail about every product so I know exactly what my dog is being fed. The staff is so friendly. I would come here over going to Petco or PetSmart. Thanks Paw Country! read more

I started going to the Holistic Hound when the pet recall started and I LOVE it. I have to tell you we live in La Mesa and out here in East County it's not as easy to find pet shops that sell RAW food and I started feeding this my doggie I figured out that Petco/Petsmart are not the places you would find this food. When I found this store it was a gem for me because I can grab food on the way home and it's not such a big deal. Also, if you order over then $50 off the website shipping is free. This store is pretty straight forward they have food, treats and toys. They also know alot of this stuff and they will take the time to talk to you if you have any questions. So, if you live in East County and need a place to buy your doggie/kittie good food - check them out!! read more

This store has everything you need to raise a healthy and happy puppy. We get freeze dried raw treats, kibble, and premade raw dog food for our dog here. They also sell raw goats milk for dogs. It's small but loaded with stuff. read more

Great shop with everything I need to keep my dog fed and healthy. Best customer service ever. I especially love that I'm supporting a smaller business that cares about animals. read more

I love Paw Country! The shop carries brands that mega pet shops do not carry. This is the only place I exclusively shop for my fur baby's kibble and treats. They have a wide range of homeopathic products as well! The staff is very knowledgeable, and they have a large refrigerated food section. The shop may seem smaller compared to huge stores like PetSmart, but trust me, their selection is truly superior - no Purina on these shelves! read more

I'm one of those people that acquired a new pup during the pandemic, and I'm so glad I discovered this gem of an establishment! You can tell they curate only the best products for their shop, including biologically-appropriate food brands like Acana & Orijen. The owner was extremely friendly and treated my puppy like one of her own. As we were heading out, she commented that she's excited to watch him grow up and be part of his journey. Indeed! We'll definitely be back! :) read more

My favorite favorite FAVORITE place to go to get everything I need for my two pups :) From their dog food (Taste of the Wild!!), to shampoo, oils, treats, toys, EVERYTHING! I LOVE the fact they have a stamp card too! I get to save some money too! Great place, amazing and knowledgeable staff. I won't go anywhere else :) read more

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Our go-to local pet store! They have a great variety of healthy treats and food for our pup and the staff is always really helpful. We always get the Answers goat milk and some salmon skin treats for our dog both of which she loves! read more

Bad customer service. Simply disappointed with this establishment. Requested a refund for a product I had bought two days prior and they would not take the defective product back. read more

The BEST pet store in San Diego!!! The owner and staff is very knowledgeable for everything your pet needs. I highly recommend them!!!

What a wonderful store with wonderful and caring employees. Went in there for the first time looking for some help with raw food selections. Was treated with nothing but compassion and kindness. Was given samples to try at home since my pup was being so picky. Going back again and again Thank you for all your help! read more

I came here to see what kinds of treats they might have for my picky kitties who surprisingly don't like treats. The employee recommended a few choices and really knew her stuff! Very helpful and friendly. It looks like this place specializes in holistic, healthy and quality foods. Everything is arranged neatly and is very well organized down to the color of the food cans. I'll be back! read more

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Just moved to the area and was looking for a pet store that had healthier offerings. Came across this gem thanks to Yelp! The lady working there was extremely knowledgeable and so friendly! Prices are what you would expect from a mom and pop shop. They have a variety of treats and also have freezers with raw foods. I told her i didnt know much about raw foods so she also gave me samples at no cost, for my fur baby to try. Will definitely be making this a regular place to shop for my pup! read more

I'm surprised to see all the 5 star reviews, but I think it's possible that these folks just don't know what a REALLY good natural pet store is... Natural pet stores in San Diego have a long way to go to get even a third star out of me and Paw Country is no exception. The selection is terrible and focuses mostly on dogs, despite cats being just as commonly owned. Not to mention other pets like birds, bunnies, etc. It probably also didn't help that the guy behind the counter ignored my friend and I for a good 10 or so minutes before I finally went up to him to ask a question. read more

I like Paw Country a lot. First, it's in my neighborhood, so that's a big plus (I assume it's locally owned, which is another reason to shop there). What I really appreciate, though, is you can find super premium and healthy foods and snacks for dogs and cats. Yes, it's expensive. All pet stores like this are. Do I wish they'd bring their prices down? Of course. Though I will say that I compared the cost of SmallBatch Chicken raw diet at Paw Country to Kahoots, and Paw Country came in slightly lower. They also carry raw marrow bones, bone broth, and other nutritious but hard-to-find supplemental foods. If you feed your animals Iams or Purina, this is NOT your store. But if you're into feeding raw diets, or even TOTW and other high-end brands, Paw Country is right up your alley! read more

I have upgraded from Unleashed by Petco. I also have six dogs, so I spend a small fortune now when I need to buy dog food. Location - La Mesa isn't really convenient to Paradise Hills, but they're worth the trek. Parking - Can suck sometimes, especially if the 40-year-old-virgins are there (the magic players playing in a tournament at Crazy Fred's). But again, not a big deal. It's nice to be able to park right in front when you're buying two giant bags of dog food and one giant bag of cat food, though... Selection - Paw County is a specialty shop. If you're looking for high-protein, raw, grain-free, or if your pet has any special allergy restrictions, this is the place to go. They also have a great selection of toys, chews, treats, leashes and pet hygiene products. Staff - The people that work here are awesome. They ask questions about your pets and help you find the right products, instead of leaving you to wander the store and make your best guess. Back to selection, the staff will give you an assortment of samples to make sure you get food that your pet likes. I can't say enough great things about them. Besides pet food, they also stock treats, toys, and various other supplies (leashes, pet toothbrushes, etc.) read more

Support small businesses! This place is great when wanting to shop safe and healthy for your pets. The dog food is pricey but only because your paying for high quality foods with no fillers and typical allergens that you'll find in your typical ordinary dog foods. At this store you will find a variety of vitamins and supplements for your pets. My favorite part about this place are the knowledgeable employees, they really know their stuff. From the food to potty training they can always offer you sound advice. If you shop here often make sure to sign-up for their frequent buyer card (a card they keep at the register to keep track of your purchases). Once you get to a certain dollar amount spent you can get a discount on your purchases. If you sign-up to receive their emails they will keep you up to date on any events they're having and sometimes a discount coupon for your purchases. They sell doggy yogurt here, and that's always a special treat for my guys in the summer. read more

Paw Country offers great variety of products for a good price with quality service. They took their time showing me food especially for my dogs and wrote down all the prices on the free samples they gave me. They have all the snacks my dogs enjoy and some cool toys. Unlike other big/small businesses in town, they seem genuine and caring. Location is perfect and worth going out of your way for. Safe area and plenty of parking available. read more

I was very suprised to find a pet store like this in east county, and even more suprised to find it right in my own neighborhood. I was tentative coming in here because when I looked it up online it looked like it was primarily for dogs. I have a 17 year old siamese cat that was throwing up after eating. She had eaten fancy feast her whole life, and I thought it was time for a diet change. I never knew how crappy that food was for her! If I am vegan and trying to be healthy...why shouldnt my cat? Well Im not going to go total portland style and tell people my cat is a vegan and that she LOVES raw carrots. NO my cat loves chicken! The owner is super helpful. Seems to really love what he does and is quite knowlegable. Ever since I started buying my cat food from here she never throws up! It is slightly more expensive .89-1.30 for the small cans but its totally worth it for your loved one! read more

I like this place a lot. I would rather support a small local business than go to Petco across town. I like the variety of raw food, quality kibbble and chews. I used to buy Primal and Stella and Chewys, but I have switched to Steve's real food for cost. My dogs love the chicken, beef, turducken, and chicken varieties. We have an australian shepherd puppy, a 4 year old pomeranian and an old chihuahua. Our dogs were having allergies and the grain-free diet appeared to help. The raw food also helped our senior chihuahua loose weight and have more energy. From my experience, i do believe that a raw diet can be fed to dogs of all ages and breeds. Pricing is fair here and you must sign up for the email list for coupons and get a stamp card as well. They don't usually offer you a stamp card (which is weird), but make sure you ask for it! Quality dog food is expensive and it helps to save $5-$10 every other visit or so. I actually tried to make my own raw food... I bought supplements, a meat grinder, hamburger patty molds, did dietary analysis etc....and it just ends up being so much easier/ cost effective to buy. My dogs love all the food and treats we come home with. The service is good but I get the feeling the owner isn't a crazy animal lover... even though it is his business. I am not sure how experienced he is with certain dietary questions. So for me, I mainly come here great variety of good food and not necessarily the service. I think they recently opened another location called Pet Pantry in Point Loma. Try it out! read more

I shop at Paw Country often. They are very good at product knowledge and offer holistic alternatives in caring for our precious little pets. Babe, and Bear love to visit and get all kinds of treats. Have to rate it 5 paws instead of stars! read more