We have been trusting the information that has been shared with us regarding our animals care for…read moreyears. They are always helpful with making suggestions to keep our hyper sensitive dog clear of ingredients that don't work with her allergies.

woman sold me Fromm dogfood that I've now read to be bad for dogs with high incidents of Dialated…read moreCardiomyopathy. I'll dump this expensive food rather than risk killing my dog and i'll NEVER support this small business again. FOR SHAME.

I was greeted by a very friendly lady walking through the door. She was super helpful in getting…read morethe shampoo I wanted and getting us set up. The place is clean and inviting. I reserved the large bath and it's private-perfect for an anxious 100 pounds of fur! Everything was really easy and very cost effective!

I always come here to wash my handsome boy. They always greet me with a smile. I appreciate that…read morethey also provide soap, conditioner, and brushes ! Im happy to have a place like this in my community

Fair warning, this is a long review, but if you're looking for a quality pet supply store and…read moreyou're on the fence, please read the full review. I'm embarrassed to say that I've lived in Ankeny for 2 years and hadn't found Wholesome Pet Essentials sooner. I told them that when I was in the store too! What a gem. This is exactly what every small town or neighborhood needs. Sure we have a big box pet supply store to shop at, but that's not what most enlightened, wise, local-loving, conscientious pet owners want. Some would consider me intense, and admittedly, I have very high standards. When it comes to anything for my dog, only the best will do. Wholesome Pet Essentials has the best! I found Wholesome Pet Essentials because I had been making my dog's food at home for the last few months, but just in the previous couple of days, she started eating dirt from my houseplants. After a quick search on the internet, I gathered that she was likely missing something from her diet. So even though I had been having decent success making her food from scratch, I figured if I messed it up this one time, it was time to hand it back to the professionals. I think I searched for "fresh dog food" or something. Unfortunately, I do not remember. But Wholesome Pet Essentials came up in my search, so I poked around their website a little bit, and I found a brand of raw food that I hadn't tried before and ordered online to pick up in-store later. When I came in to get the food, I browsed around. I saw some happy pups getting groomed in the back. The selection for both cats and dogs is astonishing! An employee asked if I was looking for anything in particular. I told her I wasn't sure how to explain what I was looking for, but I told her my dog had recently taken to eating dirt, and the employee knew what my dog needed! She knew she was missing some essential nutrients, and she suggested a small pouch of Flora4, which is a raw food topper that I hadn't heard of, but I'm so glad the employee suggested it. It has been 3 days since my visit to Wholesome Pet Essentials, and my dog stopped eating dirt, and she loves the new food! Shifting gears a bit. I'm pretty sure the woman who fetched my online order for me (not the same person who suggested the Flora4) is an owner, and she mentioned that they are expanding into the vacant space next door. The Textbook Outlet moved, and Wholesome Pet Essentials will be taking over that space. I am so excited for them, and I am thrilled that I found them! This is now my go-to spot for anything my dog needs. If you made it to the end of this review, you must really love your pet, too, because I know this is quite long, but I can't help it; I have lots of lovely things to say about the knowledgable and friendly people of Wholesome Pet Essentials!

I've only been once so far and am kicking myself for not going sooner. The staff is so friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and they do a lot of rescue events to help find furever homes. This is actually how I ended up there, and I left with some goodies and a resolve to adopt another puppy from Hope Animal Rescue. I HIGHLY recommend for anyone in Ankeny with cats, dogs to get your stuff here! Also, they have a DIY bathing station. Sweet!

My child and I frequently visit the pet shop. For the second time two young girls have made not so…read morenice comments about handling and petting the animals.

This establishment is amazing. They treat their animal great! Their customer service is…read moreoutstanding! The kittens are cuteeeee

Very nice group of people. Are coming tomorrow morning to feed n play with my cats while I'm out of…read moretown. I booked them for my three day Dallas trip also n a couple days around Dec first. They will work out fine. Really reasonable fee also. Check them out. Cats n Dogs with great options. Lexx

As critical as I am about sifting out good restaurants, I am even more critical in locating…read moreexceptional groomers for my li'l pup...especially after relocating from LA to DSM! Sue, the Owner of In Home Pet Care is very passionate about her craft. What pleases me the most is that she is patient and truly listens to your concerns and instructions about grooming your pet. Its currently off Army Post, but when I started going to Sue the shop was just a small little place off of SW 9th right next door to Andy's Place. Their prices are very reasonable! I asked her to style my pup's hair a certain way and requested to use specific ribbon colors. It was my very first time taking my pup in, so she took me on a little tour of her "pet salon" - I loved that level of transparency! A lot of bad or shady groomers don't bother showing you the behind-the-scenes of their facility. She also allowed me to look @ her ribbon selection so I can choose what would best match my pups outfit....yes, I am one of those people dresses their dog! I dropped my pup off right @ opening (7:30am) and picked her up later at about 4pm - Sue was very friendly and took time to speak with me for about a full half hour about her professional experience, and other services. I told her that I just relocated from California, so she informed me about her "pup-sitting services" - which she does....In Home! =) Lastly, my pup smelled soooooo good. I don't think I've ever had her smell as good as she did after going to Sue...EVER!!! And my pup smelled great for weeks after!!! In Home Pet Care......HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! =)

The place is very dirty and it smells like they smoke inside the building! I do have to admit the…read morelady was very friendly but I did not like the condition of the place.

I was told that my dogs would be done at 12-1230. At 2 o'clock I still had not received a call. I…read moreknow that I have one dog that is very difficult to groom, but I called 7 times to check how they were doing with no answer. I sat in the parking lot for over an hour to make sure they were okay and eventually saw someone eating. I went in to pick up my dogs around 230 after they were not answering my calls. They were kept up against a wall with dog gates. They said they were just about ready to text me. I understand and things come up, but the lack of communication and how my dogs were kept while they were waiting for me was heart breaking. I have never seen them this stressed before. I will never take our dogs to this place ever again.

Hands down the very best dog grooming in town. We highly recommend Bark N Bubbles. Exceptional…read morecustomer service.

I absolutely recommend this veterinary clinic to anyone who wants a knowledgeable and caring staff…read morefor their pets. It's located in a strip mall but don't let that deter you, the facility is clean and the staff are all friendly. We've been taking our Great Dane here since she was 8 weeks old and she just turned 5 this month. Making an appointment is easy and I really like that they are open 7 days a week from 8am-8pm so we can usually get in pretty soon after calling even when it's not an emergency. Every single vet tech and veterinarian that we've met has been extremely nice and caring. They will always check up the next day to see how our girl is doing. I also like that they send out reminders for vaccinations and yearly checkups. They also give you estimates of how much services would range between and give you options of what your pet needs and what they recommend. So I would say prices are pretty reasonable for services and actually for meds too. We moved out of the area but we still choose to take her here even though it's a bit of a drive because of the amazing staff and care she has received here throughout the years.

A wonderfully compassionate and experienced team supported our family in a moment of crisis while…read moretraveling. Extremely gracious, understanding, and willing to go the extra mile for us. The staff was supportive and accommodating to our unusual circumstances while providing us a safe and comforting environment for our examination. The professional veterinary team engaged with us clearly and did everything necessary for our little Boston Terrier. Highly recommend this team and their facility. (no bathtubs were harmed in writing this review!)