I've only been once so far and am kicking myself for not going sooner. The staff is so friendly, knowledgeable, 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! read more

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Great experience taking our dog for grooming. Breezy the groomer is awesome. She is very personable and takes great care of our dog.

Best groomer ever for my pups! I've taken 3 poodles here for over a year now and they do a great job- we cycle through different clips depending on the time of the year and the whole staff always remembers us and is very kind. Jenn usually sees my pups but everybody I've interacted with has been great! And my dogs can be quite the handful! read more

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We have been loyal customers here for over two years and that will not be changing anytime soon! Their holistic options and raw food variants are amazing, but their customer service is what keeps us coming back! They have helped us with food, supplements, and all the training toys! Their discounts are so amazing and we will always rave about this store! Keep up the amazing work! read more

We have had our dogs groomed at Wholesome Pet for over 3 years. They are the kindest, gentlest groomers. Each of them is a superstar who will listen to what you want and help you with a solution if it isn't possible. One of my dogs is timid and he is treated so well by everyone at Wholesome Pet. (So is my other dog but she loves everyone!) read more

This was my second visit here. I knew more of what I wanted this time. They have the best selection of freeze dried treats for my babies. I hit the clearance shelf right inside the door and got some unique food for my dog to try and then went and snagged the healthy dried fish treats for my cat. They have a points program so don't forget to get signed up. I got all done and then found duck wings on the counter. The woman said her older dog eats then with no problem. Perfect. I bought a couple and was all set. Both times I've been here they are very helpful and kind. There is grooming in the back for your pretty pooch. Don't forget to check in and get your yelper discount. read more

I highly recommend Wholesome Pet Essentials for all your pet needs! The staff is friendly and have the answers to your all of your questions! They have the best selection of everything your pet may need ... or what you want them to have from toys, collars and clothes! AND the GROOMERS are the best I've found. I won't trust anyone else with my Yorkie (she actually loves to go see Jenn). AND she looks and smells fabulous Please visit their store - you won't be disappointed!! read more

We have been visiting WPE since opening and really love and appreciate the grooming services (with 4 dogs, we're frequent visitors!) All the groomers have been lovely and do such a great job. The selection and variety of food is top notch. I know everything in that store is going to be safe and healthy for my pups! read more

Fair warning, this is a long review, but if you're looking for a quality pet supply store and you'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! read more

Great to find a trustworthy and welcoming store for my dog's food needs! They have the products he prefers and provide quality options and fair pricing. Good to know they're here as im new to the area. read more

Sojo!! Excellent premium dog food selection at competitive prices (compared to other boutiques and online). A little of everything you may need and interesting products. Tracy the owner is friendly and knowledgeable. Two groomed poodles left looking impressive. I should get my hair done here! read more

I took my dog, Hank, here for the first time today to get a bath and nail trim. Everyone was so kind, and it was very affordable! We'll definitely be coming back again!!! read more

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So I went in this time and received excellent customer service and would definitely recommend taking my dog or any dog back there for all services. Five star treatment. Thank you.. read more

We are new pet parents and just got a corgi puppy 3 months ago. He loves to chew and has a ton of energy and the staff here has been super helpful with suggestions and information to help during the puppy stage!! The store is very clean and has a lot of variety. I'm very happy that we found this place! read more

Huge shout out to the owners and staff of Wholesome Pet Essentials.. We love their friendliness, knowledge and willingness to help in all things pets.. Our American Bulldog was shedding so badly and struggling with some skin irritation. After explaining our struggles they recommended "Ultra Oil" and gave us a sample to try out.. After just a week of a tablespoon a day on our bulldogs food, the shedding and skin irritation has decreased by more than 50%! We were a bit skeptical, but will continuously recommend Ulta Oil to all of our friends! Thank you, Wholesome Pet Essential Team, our furbaby has found relief and so have we! read more

Wholesome Pet Essentials - Pet Stores Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

-this is our new favorite local pet store: very friendly, knowledgeable staff who love dogs and who really care about the products they offer. In a very short time, they have helped us resolve a serious eating issue with one of our hounds, and have suggested several other products that we now regularly use AND that not only our dogs love, but that are both not BAD for them and are actually GOOD for them. -PLUS, they are located just the right distance from home so it makes a nice bike ride to and from. everyone wins!! read more

WOW! WOW! Where do I even start! Best place to get your pet groomed and pick up a treat or toy on your way out! This business is locally owned and operated and you can tell! I'm always welcomed by name, my dad takes his two dogs here and he's the one that recommended them to me. I'm so glad I take my pup here! Oakley is a 5 month old Golden Doodle, he had his first grooming a couple weeks ago and it turned out amazing! I was worried because you hear of Doodles getting shaved and I didn't want Oakley shaved. I showed the groomer a photo and when I picked up Oakley he looked just like the photo! This place strives to do the absolute best and it shows! We just switched Oakley over to a dog food they carry, just to do more business with them! read more

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I love this store. The people here are so helpful and welcoming. They have ordered a specific protein food for me and got toys in that I was interested in trying. Very helpful! read more

Prepare yourself for a bit of a book but for those of us who appreciate an honest and thorough review will be grateful for the read.. First, the staff are incredibly knowledgeable and kind, taking the time to listen to your needs, explain products, and offer suggestions, all with your pets best interest in mind, not making a sale. Second, the products in the store are top notch. They carry only the best natural products, so much so that I feel safe giving my baby boy Frankie, anything and everything in the store. Third, the prices are more than reasonable and in most cases less than those delivery pet services, and that's saying something. Now- let me tell you a bit about some products I've gotten from WPE that I wouldn't have known about without the staff's knowledgeable assistance! Plaque Off - I cannot day enough amazing things about this product. It is a dry powder type product that you sprinkle on your pets food (dog or cat!) and it changes their saliva to help break down the plaque on their teeth! What?! I know, amazing. My only regret with purchasing this product is not getting before and after pics! Frankie had just the beginning of tartar on his back molars and it has disappeared in mere weeks of using this. 3 of my friends have also gotten this for their dogs after hearing me rave about it and all of our pets love the taste...even Frank, who can be a picky one! This product is so ridiculously cost effective that it doesn't seem right, thinking about what you'll save in a trip to the puppy dentist makes me think this product should be 10x the price that it is! Earthbath Grooming Foam Cat Shampoo - oh my word. Cat shampoo. Seriously. May not be something those of you need for your younger kitties but my Casper will be 20 in June and he's not as able to bathe as he once was. Using this foam shampoo combined with the Kong kitty rubber brush fluffed him up like a baby lion. Absolutely incredible! Earth Animal No Hide "The Feast" Chew, Large - I will start by telling you that my Frankie is a German Shepherd/Lab mix at just under 60 pounds and an aggressive chewer. Like hollow out a huge split elk antler in an evening. This chew has lasted thru an hour of constant chewing and there's barely a dent in one of the ends. Are you joking me?! The toy selection is second to none, with babies of all shapes and sizes for pups and kitties! There's rough and tough toys, snuggle toys, balls, floaty toys, just so many toys! One of my favorite things about WPE is their Canada Pooch selection of outerwear and harnesses for all sizes of dogs but mostly because they actually carry outerwear for larger dogs! Big dogs with thin fur absolutely need coats too!! Frankie has numerous winter coats, a spring jacket, and the most adorable raincoat! They are made extremely well and stand up to everyday wear! Lastly, they have sales, all.the.time. which is vital to those of us crazy pet parents that spoil our babies to the point of extreme craziness. Like we need our own support groups but we'd end up talking about our pets and buying more stuff! I hope I've helped with providing you with some product knowledge you didn't have or gave you some food for thought! read more

We have taken our 2 bichons there twice now for grooming. Cathy does a great job and really listens how we want them groomed. We started buying treats there. They love the turkey and cranberry. The store even was able to order a bigger bag for us. We just started them on some new grain free food and they love it. People are friendly and prices are reasonable compared to any other pet place we have been. Plus the stuff they sell is good for our fur babies. Definitely found a new place to go for our babies needs. Well worth the drive from Norwalk to Ankeny. read more

Wholesome Pet Essentials - Pet Stores Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

We have been customers for about 1 year and just love this business. They have a ton of high quality and hard-to-find pet food, treats, and supplements; and they're always willing to help you find the best solution for your pet. Also, I think their products are really reasonably priced compared to the big-box pet stores. We take our dog there during the winter for a weekly 'self-wash', and the tubs are always well stocked, clean, and OPEN! The clerk is so nice and has a ton helpful information. He's able to recommend the right food/supplements for our dog's particular 'condition'. And he's just a good guy in general. For example, my car battery died outside the store tonight, and the clerk came out (with the new owner?) to help jump my car before I could even go back into the store to ask for help. We are so lucky to have a place and people like this in our city! read more

Wholesome Pet Essentials is not only the best place to shop, the employees truly care about their customers and their furry friends! I can't say enough great things about this shop. Above and beyond pet care services, great selection of food choices and Holestic treats. read more

Wonderful job grooming my dog. They are very knowledgeable about the food and treats they carry. They only carry 5 star pet foods.

Zen our GSD loves this place. They have the best toys that he cant destroy and did I mention that they have a self wash for grooming if you want to just get the funk off your pup after the dog park. I also had a custom leash made to my liking, for a very reasonable price. This is the only place I will go to get my food now too. Zen has a temperamental tummy and it has stopped once we switched from one of the main stream foods. read more

If you love your pet as much as I do, you owe it to them to shop here! They carry all natural foods and treats. They also have a dog wash where you can clean your pet and go home. Thank you for being so informative with all my questions too!!! read more

Luna always looks so good when she gets groomed here. They are always so nice. Favorite pet place!

I love this place, it is like Disney World for my Dog. I always leave with great natural treats and dog food. I have an Italian Greyhound so no real grooming is necessary, but the nail grind is awesome, quick and not too expensive. The staff are very knowledgeable and care about what is best for you and your pet. There is a good variety of natural dog foods and treats along with toys and dog accessories. I recommend this place to all of my friends who have pets. To say the least my dog is a princess is able to eat better than most humans because of this place, and I will never shop anywhere else for her. Highly recommend! read more

We had our dog groomed at Wholesome Pet Essentials at 2005 S Ankeny Blvd Ste A. What a fantastic job Groomer Anabelle Dunbar did. Great staff, very friendly and caring people. read more

Andrea is GREAT. We took our mini Aussie here for the 1st time for a bath, trim and nail clipping and I can't say enough good things! Andrea knew exactly what to do, She trim her perfectly, it's great to know that they give one on one attention to your pet! Wholesome Pet Essentials did everything they said and our dog was ready in an hour! If you are on the fence, need not be as this is a FIND! Already schedule our Aussie next appointment. read more

We recently took our dog to get groomed. After seeing the haircut they gave our dog, I would never take him back or recommend a friend to go and experience that. They also let us know that our dog was a " underweight and unhealthy", I'm sorry but do you have a vet on staff to tell you that?! No the vet we take our dog to say he is healthy and his weight is fine. I don't appreciate your lack of professionalism. I will never bring my dog back there. read more