Whenever my fur-baby and I are in this shopping center, and regardless of whether we are at the library, the post office or La Costa Coffee Roasting, my pooch knows how to get to Pet Nutrition Center, pulls me to get there quickly, and as soon as we step inside he starts calling for Kailee, the owner. Kailee is wonderful. She won my fur-baby's heart the first time we came here when -- after asking my permission and me saying yes -- she gave him a free treat and then another. Normally, I don't let my fur-baby drink from communal water bowls, but Kailee keeps the bowl in her shop clean and regularly refreshes it, so I let him drink here. The shop has a nice selection of foods, nutritional items, accessories, toys and other products. Kailee is warm, friendly, customer-oriented, very patient, genuinely passionate about dogs, and super-knowledgeable. I also love that she fosters dogs. Kailee is so kind to my fur-baby each time we come here that even when I'm not intending to buy him anything, I usually end up buying him a new plush squeaky toy :) read more

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Pet Nutrition Center offers exceptional service, and a vast assortment of high quality dog food and snacks. Grain-free, dehydrated, air-dried, human grade, fresh frozen, you name it... and they generously sample. I quickly explained to Kevin about my cutie 7 year old Cavi rescue with eating issues, what types of food sometimes work, never work, vet requirements, and bad habits and he really listened. Kevin didn't skip a beat and made a brilliant air dried suggestion that met my vets protein requirement and it actually worked!! He then proceeded to layer in complimentary samples to ensure all my 4-legged's dietary needs were met. He really thought through the whole health and wellness of my dog. Thanks again Kevin! read more

Pet Nutrition Center - Pet Stores Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I'm so glad I found this place! I got a puppy in September and had no idea what type of food or supplements to give him and Kailee was a plethora of knowledge. My dog's digestion has tremendously improved and he's a happy camper! read more

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This is a great store. They have everything that is good for a pet, not the kibble from Vons. They have a whole wall of treats, are puppy Maddie loves most of them. I would recommend them to anyone that wants their pet to have the best. We love the owner Kiley she is great. Have fun trying the store and enjoy getting something for your pet. read more

Nice store, good selection, knowledgeable advice, good prices. Very good experience. I'll be back.

Top quality items for our pets. I love that they carry Dr. Marty's and the other foods my picky Havanese will eat. Everyone in the store is helpful and knowledgeable. read more

Kevin & Kailee are the owners of this place & they do a great job! If they don't have something you want, they will order it for you & it comes in right on time. They are great resources with a wealth of knowledge on pet nutrition. They have great prices & are wonderful people to deal with, honest & true! Plus, we love supporting our local small businesses. We don't shop anywhere else for our fur babies, they have everything we need & more! Thanks guys....you both do a great job! read more

Great info and nutrition information provided for my new 80 lb rescue puppy. Gave me such peace of mind on what to feed him and how much, including supplements. read more

It is so comforting to know the food I purchase from PNC (Pet Nutrition Center) will be of the highest quality. I can always depend on them for healthy advice, especially when my cat(s) have health issue(s). Their staff is definitely well educated in Clinical Pet Nutrition! Each time I call with a problem & stop in, a staff member works with me to provide healthy options. Today, Kelly gave me 5 options to try out on my finiky, underweight, low thyroid cat~Ms. LugNut. She ate! What a relief! I found a solution. Now, I am ordering again for home delivery. THANK YOU!. . . Kelly and PNC for such great, caring service! Happy New Year! See you in 2021! read more

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My pup seems to always know when I am on an important Zoom call. He is asleep most of the time, but as soon as I am on a Zoom call he likes to make a ruckus with one of his squeaky toys. Hence, I was looking for a place to buy some chewy treats to keep him busy. Also, I am trying my best to support local businesses, so I decided to Yelp search for a local pet store rather then Petco or Unleashed. The customer service is really friendly. I was told there is even a tub in the back to bring your pet in to wash. The prices are about the same as Petco. But because it is small, a lot of the inventory is stuffed into every nook and cranny. And there are no organized rows here. It was a bit difficult to keep my dog from straying whilst trying to maneuver carefully around the inventory. Nevertheless, I found some nice dog treats to keep him busy. Cannot wait to restock and support a local business! read more

I was just there today, and despite the info here that says they're CLOSED, they are not. I bought my usual set of dog food and treats, and talked to the person working the checkout, and there's no indication that they are closing. Was looking for one item that was out-of-stock, but was told the shipment was coming in on Tuesday. All appears to be well, from everything I heard and saw. read more

I have to up these people some stars. The store is incredibly small and cramped, but they have everything displayed in an organized way, and they are Waaaaay helpful at finding stuff, and they will order anything you want. Now that I find that Evanger's Hunks of Beef dog food (hand packed big chunks of meat) will not be offered at the place I used to go, I will now ask PNC to order it for me. It's the food that changed Joey's eating habits, read: now he eats all his food. When we were in here the other day, they didn't have the treats I wanted and I was about to go away when I heard a shout from the end of the store and one of the employees had found the size bag I wanted in the back. They really go out of their way to help you. Love it that this store is 5 minutes from my house. My go-to place for Joey food. read more

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Pups love all the treats that the to offer.... Very personable and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend making PNC your new 1 stop pet shop

The people who work here really know about pets, pet food and really care about every person who comes in. They are so helpful with problems feeding my finicky old cat...and we finally were able to arrive at one she loved. So much better than the big box stores and soooo much better good food choices. thank goodness for this place! read more

Always so helpful and knowledgeable about the pet foods and treats. Always great service as well. Nice to Support small business when we still can! read more

They had a chance and blew it, forever. We got a new puppy and she was used to a particular high end puppy food and so I went in to see if they had the food I wanted. Turns out they didn't carry that brand. The man working there couldn't help to comment "when you're ready to look for quality food for your dog come talk to us." Is this a joke? Foolish to say this to a potential customer. Rude. How's this. Our family will NEVER buy anything from this bad-attitude company, ever. read more

Super cute, quaint place. Small store, but you can always ask the cashier/staff if they can order it for you. I stumbled into this place when we were grocery shopping, and I found another provider for my pup's food. They can order my Small Batch raw food for my pup. The price is a few dollars cheaper than what I am paying and if you sign up for their newsletter, you get $3 off!! My pup did not want to leave the pet store. Everything was reachable for him. Also, he was surprised to find a bowl full of treats outside the store. His eyes were O_O when he saw all the treats!!! read more

Lousy customer service. Selling defective merchandise. Lost our business after 10 years.

Great local pet store with a wide variety of products to choose from. The owner and employees are very knowledgable. Great prices too! I recommend shopping here, support locally owned brick and mortar businesses over megacorps! read more

PNC is a great little pet shop located in La Costa. I have been buying food here for about 5 years now and they are always friendly, kind and very suggestive of the new brands/options etc... This place tends to have all of the difficult to find brands and nearly all the flavors of Acana (biased because of my pup) that you could possibly hope for. All in all, great spot to get all the best brands yet small Enough to still give you that homely "here to help" feel that you don't necessarily get from the big chains. Pros- Friendly staff Rare brands Large inventory levels Free samples of latest foods Cons- Pricey Small read more

The best pet store around with the best food for your dog and the nicest people. The selection of healthy treats and healthy food is the largest I've seen around town. I love their location because it's right by the grocery store and the bank. They also allow you to bring something back if your dog doesn't like it. Thanks Shasta and Matt. read more

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If you have lots of money to burn and want really great service, lots of unique options for dog food and free samples of dog food, then Pet Nutrition Center is your place. Located within the strip mall right in front of the post office and library and next to Von's you will find this small yet wonderfully stocked store. It's a great place to go if your dog has food allergies because you will find rare protein sources here like Rabbit, Bison and others. They have raw dog food, rare dog food and dehydrated options. It's a much more pricy option for most items. My Stella and Chewey's dog food is normally 11.00 and at this shop it's 12.99. Buddy Belts harnesses are normally around $60 but here they are $80+. Well, it is Carlsbad after all. The customer service is very good here and they can always special order you anything you want. For example I once ordered duck feet that they did not carry and I got a call a few days later telling me my order was in. If you don't mind spending a bit more you will always get very good customer service and unique items to purchase. read more

Went in today, looking for a bone for my puppy. I learned more in the 6 minutes I was there than I ever did at PetSmart. The girls were totally eager to help and gave me great suggestions. This is why I love neighborhood businesses. Prices and items in stock were decent for a small business. read more

I mentioned this before but want to give more detail: If they don't carry the product you are looking for, or if they have low stock on the product, oftentimes they can order it for you. I just phoned in an order for a specific brand of cat food and they will have it ready for me to pick up in 2 to 7 business days (depends on the delivery schedule.) What a convenience! read more

I'd like to start by saying I'm an online shopper, for probably 99% of what I purchase. I can not tell you how WORTH IT it is to stop in and see them. Not only is all the staff super knowledgable on pet nutrition, they will hook you up with samples of things your pet hasn't tried yet and order anything they don't have in stock. Don't let the small size or slightly higher prices deter you. Yes, it's a small brick n mortar hence the slightly higher price on some things, but they make it up in awesomeness for sure. Honestly I could not be more pleased with this store or their staff! read more

Always appreciate supporting the local businesses in the area, so it was lovely to find a nice pet store that has the food my cat likes so close to home. The prices are fair and they have a points program where you can get discounts and the staff are all just so helpful! read more

Our senior cat lost his appetite and stopped eating the packaged cat food he used to like. We went to Pet Nutrition Center to see what cat food they could recommend for this situation. Matt was very helpful, telling us about different brands and giving some samples for us to try with our cat. After several trips back and forth, we finally found one that works for now. Thanks to Matt for his help. Much better experience than what you get at the 'big-box' pet stores!! read more

The staff at this little pet store are incredibly helpful and accommodating. Once I arrived just as they were locking the door and they actually opened it and let me in. Now that's customer service. Because of that one kind gesture they have my loyalty. I usually price compare and even shop on the internet for my animals' needs, but not anymore! They also are extremely knowledgable regarding their products and will order what I need if they can. read more

Nice place, small but they really pack it all into that little location. They only seem to carry the top quality brands so you know if you take something home just to try it the product will be good. Knowledgeable staff who knows their stuff and will freely give good advice. Love this place. read more

I'll start by saying i'm never impressed enough with a place to take the time to write a review... until now! My daughter is visiting from Texas with her 4lb, 12 yo Teacup Yorkie, who's a picky eater with very few teeth. He'd rather starve to death than eat something he doesn't love. SO, I went in to see if I could find something he'd like that's all natural and Shasta helped me immensely! She gave me some samples so he could try a variety. The first few pieces I gave him (TotW Lamb soaked in water as she suggested) he practically inhaled- seriously, then started running and prancing around the family room and ran back and scratched at his bowl, begging for more! Perhaps those of you with big eaters won't think that's great- but we're THRILLED!! He has never cared much for dog food and this old dog suddenly has the energy of a puppy (after ONE small serving!) Thank you Shasta! We'll def be back for some big bags, once he chooses his favorites. =) read more

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Great service, great people, staff knows their products. Staff takes their time to answer all your questions. Very patient. You feel like family walking in and they greet you and your furry friends like family. Their products are all great products. They have a variety of products to offer. They are right next door to Vons. Parking is nice. Easy in and out. Its worth a stop to check this place out. I will not go anywhere else to buy something for my doggy. read more

This is the only place we go to get anything for our puppies. Everybody is friendly and very helpful. They have high quality items and if you request something special, an order is place and you get notified when it arrives to the store. It is nice to go to a small shop where people know you and your puppies and recommend the best for them! read more

I love this pet store...this is the only place I buy food and other products for my dog. Shasta, Heather Lynn, Steve and Matt are awesome in their knowledge and customer service. On one occasion PNC donated 6 LARGE bags of kibble for me to take to a friend's dog rescue center in Mexico. Thank you, Kelly for your wonderful store and staff! read more

Fantastic place, and super helpful staff! Won't go anyplace else :)

This place is AWESOME! They always offer to help me out with my 45# bag of dog food. Last night my husband called them to find out their hours since he forgot to get dog food during the day. They were getting ready to close but offered to put a bag of samples outside so that we could at least get through the night! I was AMAZED at the thoughtfulness and the great service! I just can't say enough good things about this Pet Nutrition Center. Great Service, decent pricing, and they have the BEST stuff that you just can't find at those low cost chain pet food stores. We always buy Canadae and there are very few places that carry it. Great job Pet Nutrition and whomever answered the phone last night and put the samples out for us to pick up... THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Our dogs were very grateful!!! read more

Not only does this store have a great selection of high quality pet products, but they gave me first aid treatment for my finger after my dog mistakenly bit it when I saved her from choking! Great people, great store! read more

For a small spot I love the store. They are very fast and quick on service and satisfying you! I loved a card they had in stock but quickly ran out of. They took my name down and promised to update me when it comes back in. They do fun events to raise money. I'm glad they don't have animals in store because I question where they come from. Quality prices and a decent selection read more

Staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. Have a great supply of high quality pet food at a quality price. The staff hooks you up with great sample treats for your pets as well (for free). They also have a nice frequent buyer rewards program for many of the products. Great local, small, woman-owned, business! TIP: buy the canned dog food in bulk (cases) to save. read more

Only a few places carry K9 Natural Raw food and this is one of them. we love the staff always helpful and greta with the dogs. We drive all the way from UTC to get food and raw bones from here. Love this store. read more

I like supporting local business but only if they are good. Pet Nutrition Center has defiantly earned my support over the years . They are knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly...every time! If you are looking for nutrition that you cant find in the chain pet store or grocery, this is the place for you! read more