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Pet Food Express

4.5 (144 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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O M G.

Located on the corner of Telegraph and Alcatraz. A few parking spaces in front. Pet Food Express has an ongoing deal where you buy 3 of bags of food or treats and you get a fourth free. They have a variety of brands and carry what we feed our dog. They have a dog wash but i dont remember having used this location's wash. The staff is very friendly and we've always received great customer service. They have been low on inventory and selection and it happens.. Delayed delieveries or what have you. (Not to the point of a barren store). When trying something new, we were informed we would be able to return item(s) even if opened if it didn't work out. Haven't had to do it but that's nice to hear.

Lisa H.

Wow I was blown away by the customer service at this Pet Food Express. I stopped in quickly for some new dog food and Miles was beyond helpful. He walked me through the whole store offering suggestions about which dog food options were the healthiest for the best price. I got this new pack of food on sale and my dog loves it! Everything is organized in the store and very reasonably priced. I love how there are full refunds on all items, even the food if your pet doesn't like it. Anything you return, gets donated to the a pet shelter or humane society!! That's amazing so nothing goes to waste. I also bought a dog chew toy and a few chew treats which smelled really good!

Cheryl M.

I rated this place 5 stars about 2 years ago and have to say this place has stayed consistent: very welcoming atmosphere, great customer service and 'how can I help' attitude! I walked in looking for a more natural flea control option for my 2 pets as their monthly treatment doesn't seem to be enough - itchy/scratchy dogs, raw areas and a lot of licking and chewing so off to the pest control aisle Arielle quickly offered assistance. Extremely friendly and knowledgable of the products offered and the pros and cons...I could've talked 'pet talk' with her for hours! She mentioned 10 other people came in before me with the same issue which was somewhat of a relief. i can tell Arielle loves her job and helping people! I know I'm gushing but seriously she was awesome and really took her time which is greatly appreciated! I did end up with a bunch of natural flea control from spray, bedding powder, hot spot treatment and suggested I get a cone or 'doggie onesie' to prevent the pups from licking...ohhhh my dog ain't gonna have that! Anyways..definitely shop at Pet Food Express as you'll always great, consistent, informative service.

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Vanessa B.

Love having a pet store so close to home that the pup and I can walk a few blocks to. Clean store! I always see plenty of parking in their lot in case I needed to drive. I buy Blue Wilderness and the selection was small- but had what I came for! With it being so much fewer than other stores for Blue, I worry they'd run out... we'll see! Super nice gal named Alex helped me and asked about petting my wolf. Sadly, my girl is a mean one with others (there is a bubble around her you simply cannot reach into) and Alex was funny and understanding about it! Happy to have dog lovers around who also know how to respond to animals too!

Pretty sure I first met Ron at the Bway location, but he was just as kind and helpful this go around. Super patient and knowledgeable! One piece of advice - your side panels have room for one more rescue dog. I'm sure Nala would love to be featured; she came from Oakland SPCA :)

Roxie likes this part best!
Jerry P.

The staff members here are uniformly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. True animal lovers all, you see it in their faces when they interact with your pet. They have a great range of products for sale, all high-quality. Petfood express can be a little bit expensive but they don't skimp on their selections and take care in their choices. The washing stations are a great option for those with medium to larger dogs and offer an economical alternative to professional grooming if you don't need the hair clipping aspect they provide.

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The staff are well informed about just about everything that you ask them And if not they will try and get you to someone else that can.

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Fantastic staff! Always pleasant, welcoming & knowledgeable. Wide selection of healthy, researched items for my canine kids.

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Always stocked up, staff unusually personable, super clean, everything just A+. I've moved but still make the commute to this location/chain

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Really friendly staffs. Always ask if we need any helps. Gave good recommendations on food and products. Amazing staffs.

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Ask the Community - Pet Food Express

Do you provide cat grooming or nail trimming?

Hello Maria, We do have a Do It Yourself Pet Wash that you can bring any pet into for a nice bath! $18 for a 25 minute bath or you can purchase tokens in bulk 4 for $54. We… 

Are there any pet supply stores in Oakland open later than 8:00 PM?

Hey Craig! Unfortunately our Pet Food Express locations in the area do close at 8pm at the latest. 7pm on Sundays. Please give us a call though if you have any questions! 510-609-3600 or you can email us at hello@petfoodexpress.com

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“Plus they have a deal for buy 3 get 1 dog food free - which if your pets eat as much as mine do saves quite a bit.”

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Kathy is a phenomenal at training people and their dogs. She's helped us with in-home training,…read moreoff-leash practice, and everything that's come up in between. She also hosts monthly classes that are free for clients who work with her regularly and has put in lots of additional time inviting dogs (and their people) to tag along on pack walks. It's clear that she does this work because it's her passion and she cares about dogs being happy and well cared for. "Balanced" dog training includes tons of treats, lots of play, and the safety needed to make sure no one gets hurt. We weren't sure what to expect from training with Kathy, but it's been a wonderful balance of true fun, silliness, joy, and clear and firm boundaries. We're so grateful to have her in our lives.

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I walked out of here upset. Reptiles and small animals are kept in enclosures barely bigger than…read moretheir own bodies -- snakes that can't stretch out, lizards with nowhere to climb or hide, rabbits and rodents with no room to do anything but sit. These aren't display objects. They're animals with needs, and those needs are being ignored for the sake of fitting more inventory on a shelf. If you're thinking about bringing one of these animals home, please don't buy -- adopt. There are reptile rescues, small-animal rescues, and shelters across the area overflowing with snakes, bearded dragons, turtles, rabbits, and rats who already need homes, and they'll come with honest information about care and lifespan instead of a sales pitch. Buying from a store like this doesn't save the animal in the tank. It just tells them to order another one.

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