Petco vs Chewy

Kalicia Bateman
Kalicia Bateman | Contributor
Having only been in business for seven years, Chewy has quickly gained popularity among pet owners with its free shipping, quick delivery, a wide variety of pet products, and phenomenal customer service. 

Although Chewy has gained quite the following in just a few short years, its competition isn’t going away without a fight. Petco has been in business for over 50 years and has more than 1,500 Petco locations in the United States. While Petco is a brick-and-mortar-store, it is quickly revamping its e-commerce game.  
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#3 Petco
4.9 Overall Score
3.6
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(193)
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#1 Chewy
6.2 Overall Score
4.5
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(703)

Overview

Petco

Minimum Order for Free Shipping

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Return Policy

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Time in Business

Undisclosed

Chewy

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14 Years

Ratings

Petco

Overall Score
4.9 of 10
Review Score
3.6
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Value for Money
3.9
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Quality of Product or Service
3.9
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Company Trustworthiness
3.8
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Likely to Recommend
5.8 of 10

Chewy

6.2 of 10
4.5
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4.6
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4.5
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4.4
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8.2 of 10

Reviews

Petco

Number of Reviews
193
Review Breakdown
3.6
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1 star
19%
2 star
5%
3 star
9%
4 star
30%
5 star
37%

Chewy

703
4.5
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1 star
9%
2 star
2%
3 star
2%
4 star
7%
5 star
80%

Reviews for Petco

Helpful Favorable Review

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Kaylee Gay

November 8th, 2021

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I love the affordable prices Petco has for all of their feline toys, food, and more. If you have a pet Petco has it. I also loved as a kid coming in to look at all of the animals that you could get as a kid, it was my favorite part. I love how easy Petco makes it to purchase online and make orders where all I have to do is pick it up from the local store. I don't even have to walk into the store anymore.

Helpful Critical Review

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Hopeless

June 27th, 2019

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Ordered dog food waited 4 days unable to track package called customer service was told package at Warehouse told them keep and give me refund would not do anything for me can't understand person I talked to terrible company to deal with go with CHEWY they are the BEST!! Prices good and order arrives 1-2 days any problems solved while on phone with them go out of their way to help you STAY AWAY FROM PETCO I know I'll never buy anything from them again lie and tell you order shipped still at Warehouse checked right after getting off phone with them BEWARE

Reviews for Chewy

Helpful Favorable Review

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Kelsey Mclean

April 5th, 2022

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I will forever order from Chewy!! I accidentally ordered two litter boxes when I placed an order for my cat and dog. I was happy to return the extra and emailed Chewy.com as to how to go about doing so but was told by the company to donate it to a local shelter instead!! Any animal parent knows this is SUCH a better option and more companies should have this mind set!!

Helpful Critical Review

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RocknRider

April 13th, 2022

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I placed an order for autoship. I got a msg that they "tried to deliver the order but couldn't ". Seriously? It's not like my doorstep has changed since the last shipment. When I called customer service, she was not only unhelpfuul, but also rude. Because of this, I will never use Chewy again. They've left me in a bind. And when they "couldn't" deliver, it leaves me in a bind. Their customer service reps should realize that

The Final Word

When it comes to buying pet supplies for your furry family member, you can’t go wrong with either company. Both Chewy and Petco offer an auto-ship program, where you can sign up to have certain pet products delivered on a regular schedule. Both companies offer a great online selection of pet products for cats, dogs, birds, fish, and other exotic pets. 

However, Chewy does come out on top with its free shipping. Chewy offers free 2-day shipping on orders over $49. Petco also offers free shipping on orders over $49, but several products are excluded — which is extremely frustrating for customers as they’ll have to read the fine print to find out which products don’t apply. Additionally, Petco may charge customers with an additional fee for oversized items.

Because Petco isn’t solely online, the company offers several services that Chewy doesn’t. At most locations, Petco provides grooming services, training classes, doggie daycare, and even veterinary care. Petco even hosts a number of pet adoption events throughout the year. With Petco, pet owners have the convenience of shopping online, but can also take their pet in if they need additional services. 

If you’re buying larger pet products (dog food, cat food, litter, etc.) and want the best deal, we recommend Chewy. The company has a fantastic auto-ship program and doesn’t charge more or exclude heavier items. That being said, you still can get free shipping with Petco — just be sure to read the fine print. Plus, if you need any additional pet services, Petco has you covered. 

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