How to Find the Best Pet Supply Stores in Oakland

There is no state license required for pet supply sales in Alameda County and so no state standard for competency. This makes it all the more significant that all pet supply stores bearing The Prime Buyer's Report Top Ten designation have been evaluated by our research staff, and have had to pass all the requirements for Prime Buyer's Report Top Ten status such as survey phone calls to previous customers to verify high satisfaction, clean complaint record, best business practices, length of time in business, and more.

The Best Pet Supply Stores in Alameda County Carry Large Selections of Pet Supplies & Pet Accessories
Most local pet supply stores in Alameda County carry dog supplies and cat necessities, like pet grooming products, collars, leashes, food bowls, dog crates and pet carriers, and popular brands of dry, canned, raw and frozen pet food. But what would a good pet store be without the accessories? Pet supply stores also carry rawhide dog chews, cat scratching posts, dog training aids, pet clothing, holistic pet food, dog beds, dog toys and cat toys, and dog houses.

Some pet stores stock a number of common pet health supplies, including nutritional supplements, cold remedies, Ivermectin Dewormer, pet medications, cat and dog first-aid products, and remedies for fleas, heartworm, lice and ticks.

Some pet supply stores can cater to the local horse and livestock population as well. These stores sell hay, straw, livestock food and grain, and certain holistic diet products. They might even supply crates or containment units or parts, stable equipment and supplies, western and custom saddles, horse dewormer, other horse medications, and different horse supplements.

If you're a bird lover, you know of the difficulty involved in finding good pet supply stores in Alameda County. Fortunately, some local pet stores specialize in avian goods and services. They sell parrots and other domesticated birds that are often bred and hand-fed on site. These good pet supplies stores often sell their birds as proven pairs or tame, domestic singles. They might even sell large talkers too, like macaws and African Greys. Of course, Alameda County bird stores will supply most bird supplies as well, including bird seed, bird perches, cbirdages, bird carriers, a variety of bird toys, and even poultry feed (bawk).

Some pet supply stores also sell small animals, such as hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, chinchillas, mice, and small pet supplies for these pocket pets. They also sell tropical fish, saltwater fish, fresh water fish, aquariums, aquarium supplies and fish food.  Others sell a variety of reptiles and reptile supplies, like terrariums, dry reptile food and live food, which may or may not be found in the pocket pets supplies section.

Pet Supply Stores in Alameda County Perform Numerous Services
Local pet supply stores in Oakland generally have a huge selection of pet foods and pet accessories. If you don't see what you're looking for, these good pet shops and pet supply centers can usually special order it for you. And for larger orders, some pet shops can provide local delivery of pet food and pet supplies.

The best Alameda County specialty pet stores and pet feed stores often offer more than basic pet necessities too. A few have self-service dog washes, and many have a health and vaccination services on site so you can get your shopping, doggy bath, check-up and pet medication all in one stop. Some pet supply stores have pet day spas to pamper your pets. These in-house spas spoil your pet with cat or dog grooming treatments that include baths, haircuts, nail cutting and buffing, pet ear cleaning, pet shampoo and conditioner, coat conditioning, and even special senior pet care packages.

Some Pet Supply Stores in Alameda County Are Better Than Others
The Prime Buyer's Report lists these pet supply stores in Alameda County: Dog Bone Alley Alameda CA, East Bay Vivarium Berkeley CA, Pet Extreme Livermore CA, Petway Discount Pet Food Pleasanton CA, Pet Vet Pet Food Oakland CA, Atlantis Aquarium Union City CA, Bogie's Discount Pet Food Fremont CA, Animal Farm Discount Pet Foods Berkeley CA, Pet Food Express Castro Valley CA. Other pet stores in Oakland that might still be in business include: Pet Club Oakland CA.

How to Deal With Pet Supply Stores in Oakland

Step 1: Make Some Calls to Good Pet Shops in the Oakland Area
If you have something in particular in mind, you'll want to find out in advance if the pet supply stores and pet shops in Oakland CA have the pet supplies you're looking for. Not every pet feed store carries the same brands of wet pet food, dry pet food or raw pet food. So call a few pet stores and pet supply shops before you make the trip and you won't waste your time. Here are a few questions to start with.

• How do the pet shops determine pricing for pet food and pet supplies?

• Do Alameda County pet stores carry the brands of pet food and pet supplies you're looking for? If not, can the pet supply stores order small pet supplies, dog supplies and cat supplies they don't carry in store?

• Do local Oakland CA pet shops and pet supply stores make deliveries for larger orders or for bulk pet items such as wholesale pet supplies, dog food or cat litter?

• Do pet supply shops and pet stores in Alameda County offer any guarantees on pet food, pet grooming supplies or other pet products?

• Do the pet shops and pet stores offer pet care services such as pet grooming, wing and nail clipping or pet behavior classes?

• How long have the pet shops been in the pet supplies business?

• Do the pet shops and pet supply stores sell pets? If so, do they only sell birds and small pets? What about animal adoptions through local rescue groups?

• Can you bring your pet into the pet shop or pet supply store?

Step 2: Gauge Employee Response at Alameda County Pet Shops and Wholesale Pet Supply Centers
Some pet stores hire uneducated employees for minimum wage. These employees aren't necessarily knowledgeable or concerned for your welfare or your pet's wellness. Better, specialized pet stores hire people who are interested in the pet care industry and are true animal lovers, and thus, informed. If you need any advice about pet supplies or wholesale pet care, the latter type of pet shop is your better bet. So when you're asking the questions from the list above, pay attention to the attitude and proficiency of the pet supplies dealer you're speaking with.

Step 3: Final Research on Pet Supply Stores and Pet Shops in the Oakland CA Area
Because your pet is so important to you, it is of the utmost importance that the pet store or pet supply shop from which you purchase your pet food or pet supplies is the best possible choice. So verify that your first choice pet supply store in Alameda County has the appropriate licensing and/or certification from reputable pet supply industry associations. While you're at it, look for indications of quality as well, like Diamond Certification or Better Business Bureau membership.

Step 4: Make the Trip to the Best Alameda County Pet Shop for Good Pet Supplies
Now that you've found the best possible pet supply store, it's time to shop. Pack up your pet and take a trip.

Tips About Pet Supplies in Oakland

Take Time Choosing Your Pet Supply Store.
If you randomly select a pet supply store or pet shop from the phone book, you run the risk of choosing a pet store with lower standards. So make some calls and ask about the selection of pet supplies and pet services before you decide on a pet shop. This could be the pet supply store you rely on for the life of your pet, so make sure it's the right one.

Know Your Rights as a Pet Shop Customer.
If a conflict should arise over pet products or pet services you have purchased from a particular pet store or pet shop, you are protected by legal regulations. To learn about the details of your entitlements in Alameda County, visit the Web site for the California Department of Consumer Affairs.

Check for Pet Food Freshness.
If you're visiting a pet store to purchase dog food, cat food or small pet food, check out the product before you buy it. Pet food should not be dusty or overly dry, and all pet food products should have an expiration date. If no expiration date is found on the pet food box or bag, choose a different brand of pet food or look for a pet supply store that has higher quality pet supplies.

Beware Before Purchasing an Animal.
If you are purchasing an animal, make sure the pet store can tell you who the breeder is and whether or not the animal was bred domestically. Beware of pet stores that sell dogs or cats bred by backyard breeders or puppy mills. If the pet you are interested in buying is a cat or a dog, the animal must be licensed by the USDA.

Pet Supply Shops in Alameda County Sell Many Pet Supply Brands

 

 

Popular Pet Food Brands and Pet Foods Types Sold
Artemis Holistic Pet Food	Holistic Dog Food: natural dog food puppy food organic dog food dog treats small breed dog food large breed dog food senior dog food diet dog food canned dog food dry dog food kibble	Holistic Cat Food: dry cat food kibble canned cat food indoor cat food all natural cat food kitten food senior cat food
AvoDerm Natural Pet Food	Natural Dog Food: premium dog food puppy food vegetarian dog food hypoallergenic dog food oven-baked dog treats senior dog food large breed dog food canned dog food	Natural Cat Food: premium cat food dry cat food canned cat food hypoallergenic cat food diet cat food cat treats indoor cat food
Dr. Billinghurst's BARF Diet (Bones and Raw Food Diet)	Raw Dog Food: frozen dog food organic dog food all-natural dog food	Raw Cat Food: frozen cat food organic cat food all-natural cat food
Canidae All-Natural Dog Foods	All-Natural Dog Food: grain-free dog food dry dog food kibble natural dog treats canned dog food human grade dog food hypoallergenic dog food
Diamond Pet Food	Natural Dog Food: adult dog food puppy food large breed dog food diet dog food senior dog food pregnant dog food natural dog treats	Natural Cat Food: adult cat food kitten food diet cat food senior cat food pregnant cat food natural cat treats
Eagle Pack Pet Food	Holistic Dog Food: dry dog food canned dog food natural dog treats hypoallergenic dog food puppy food senior dog food diet dog food grain free dog food	Holistic Cat Food: dry cat food canned cat food hypoallergenic cat food indoor cat food kitten food adult cat food senior cat food diet cat food
Eukanuba Pet Food	Premium Dog Food: puppy food dry dog food canned dog food breed-specific dog food performance dog food senior dog food natural dog food natural dog treats diet dog food sensitive stomach dog food	Premium Cat Food: high-quality cat food kitten food dry cat food canned cat food senior cat food natural cat food indoor cat food diet cat food sensitive stomach cat food
Evo Pet Food	Grain-Free Dog Food: dry dog food canned dog food reduced fat dog food natural dog treats	Grain-Free Cat Food: cat & kitten food dry cat food canned cat food all-natural cat food
Felidae All-Natural Cat Food		All-Natural Cat Food: grain-free cat food dry cat food kibble canned cat food holistic cat food hypoallergenic cat food human grade cat food
Flint River Ranch Pet Food	Premium Dog Food: human grade dog food holistic dog food oven-baked dog food dry dog food natural dog food healthy dog treats	Premium Cat Food: human grade cat food holistic cat food oven-baked cat food dry cat food natural cat food healthy cat treats
Hills Science Diet Pet Food	Dog Food: dry dog food kibble canned dog food prescription dog food diets diet dog food dog treats	Cat Food: dry cat food canned cat food prescription cat food diets diet cat food cat treats
Solid Gold Pet Food	Natural Dog Food: holistic dog food Hund-n-Flocken dog food dry dog food puppy dog food premium dog food canned dog food dog treats	Natural Cat Food: canned cat food holistic cat food premium cat food kitten food indoor cat food natural cat treats
Innova Pet Food	Organic Dog Food: holistic dog food puppy food adult dog food senior dog food low fat dog food dry dog food canned dog food healthy dog treats	Organic Cat Food: holistic cat food kitten food senior cat food adult cat food indoor cat food finicky cat food dry cat food canned cat food cat treats
Nature's Variety Raw Pet Food	All-Natural Dog Diet: raw dog food frozen dog food organic dog food dry dog food grain free dog food canned dog food	All-Natural Cat Diet: raw cat food frozen cat food grain free cat food organic cat food dry cat food canned dog food
Nutro Natural Choice Pet Food	Natural Dog Food: dry dog food canned dog food dog treats diet dog food puppy food	Natural Cat Food: dry cat food canned cat food cat treats diet cat food indoor cat food kitten food
ProPlan Pet Food	Natural Dog Food: dry dog food canned dog food dog treats diet dog food puppy food sensitive stomach dog food	Natural Cat Food: dry cat food canned cat food cat treats diet cat food indoor cat food kitten food sensitive stomach cat food
Royal Canin Pet Food	Premium Dog Food: breed-specific dog food prescription dog food active dog food adult dog food puppy food senior dog food diet dog food toy breed dog food large breed dog food sensitive skin dog food sensitive stomach dog food hypoallergenic dog food	Premium Cat Food: breed-specific cat food prescription cat food indoor cat food kitten food senior cat food diet cat food sensitive skin cat food sensitive stomach cat food hairball formula cat food hypoallergenic cat food dry cat food canned cat food
Wellness Natural Pet Food	Holistic Dog Food: dry dog food canned dog food all natural dog food grain free dog food large breed dog food hypoallergenic dog food all natural dog treats human grade dog food	Holistic Cat Food: dry cat food kibble canned cat food jerky cat treats grain free cat food grain free canned cat food hypoallergenic cat food human grade cat food
Wysong Raw Pet Food	Holistic Dog Food: raw dog food all natural dog food human grade dog food dry dog food kibble canned dog food grain free dog food	Holistic Cat Food: raw cat food all natural cat food canned cat food dry cat food kibble human grade cat food grain free cat food

Resources About Pet Supplies in Oakland

Regulatory Bodies & Trade Associations Related to Pet Supply Stores in Oakland CA
ADOA American Dog Owners Association (http://www.adoa.org/)
AFA American Federation of Aviculture (http://www.afa.birds.org/)
API Animal Protection Institute (http://www.api4animals.org/)
APPMA American Pet Product Manufacturers Association (http://www.appma.org/)
BBB Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.com/)
CFA Cat Fanciers Association (http://www.cfainc.org/)
DCA California Department of Consumer Affairs (www.dca.ca.gov)
WWPIA World Wide Pet Industry Association (http://www.wwpia.org/)
WWPSA World Wide Pet Supply Association (http://www.wwpsa.com/)

Media Regarding Pet Supplies in Alameda County CA
The Bark
Best Friends Magazine
Bird Talk
Bird Times
Cat Fancy
Cat & Kitten Care
Cats & Kittens
Dog Fancy
Dog & Kennel
Dogs for Kids
Dog Magazine
Dog World
Ferrets
Good Dog Magazine
Gun Dog
House Pet Magazine
I Love Cats
Modern Dog
Modern Ferret Magazine
Pet Age
Pet food Industry
Pet Magazine
Pet Product News International
The Pointing Dog Journal
Reptiles Magazine
Whole Dog Journal
Winged Wisdom Magazine

If you are in need of pet products or pet feed stores, The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the Top Ten Pet Supply Stores in Alameda County within the following zip codes:

94661, 94701, 94712, 94662, 94537, 94540, 94543, 94557, 94604, 94613, 94614, 94620, 94623, 94624, 94609, 94607, 94610, 94611, 94612, 94615, 94617, 94618, 94619, 94621, 94566, 94588, 94577, 94578, 94579, 94580, 94586, 94587, 94606, 94705, 94708, 94709, 94546, 94552, 94568, 94608, 94536, 94538, 94539, 94555, 94542, 94605, 94603, 94602, 94601, 94560, 94551, 94550, 94545, 94544, 94541, 94501, 94704, 94703, 94702, 94710, 94707, 94706 and 94502

The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the Top Ten Pet Supply Stores and Pet Food Stores in the Oakland Area within the following cities:

Castro Valley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Sunol, Union City, Alameda, Mount Eden, Albany, Berkeley, Ashland, Russell City and Komandorski Village