Petco

4.3
1072 reviews

About

Pet StorePet supply storePetco
Visit your San Diego Pet Store located at 11160 Rancho Carmel Dr for all of your animal nutrition, pet supplies and grooming needs. Our mission at Petco is Healthier Pets. Happier People.

Details

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Location

Petco
11160 Rancho Carmel Dr 108, San Diego, CA
92128, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
1,048 reviews
5 stars
655
4 stars
214
3 stars
84
2 stars
23
1 star
72

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Feedback indicates a significant decline in customer service quality, with reports of rude staff and poor management responses.

Product Availability

Customers expressed frustration over low stock and availability of specific pet food brands, particularly prescription diets.

Grooming Issues

Numerous complaints about grooming services, including poor handling of pets and unsatisfactory results.

Store Cleanliness

While some customers noted cleanliness, others reported issues with expired or contaminated products, particularly in live animal sections.

Staff Friendliness

Despite negative experiences, many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff members, especially in checkout and general assistance.
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    Marie MacKay
    3 days ago
    1.0
    I visited this store (Carmel Mountain) after Escondido Petco refused to accept a coupon for Hills Prescription Pet Food. I knew I had redeemed them at Escondido Petco before, so I pressed the issue when I was there. Cashier called Manager to assist. Manager did not know how to enter coupon into register. He tried and failed... sent me off without discount, and without my coupon (Petco kept it)! I went back to Carmel Mountain and the Manager gave me the discount, even though I no longer had my coupon. I returned to Escondido to retrieve the coupon and was told it wasn't in the store......... it had been sent in for manufacturer reimbursement, even though I'd been denied the discount! What's going on at your Escondido store?? (I don't shop there anymore).
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    MARY MEDLEY
    4 days ago
    3.0
    I believe the points earned on the loyalty account should automatically populate when checking out to be utilized. I can assume this is a way to deter people from claiming them. It is always inconvenient to try to login @ time of check out.
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    Anna Basaeva
    6 days ago
    5.0
    I love this store. Great option to pay $20 for vital care premier, and you will have your money back in rewards, which you can use to buy everything in the store. You also will get free vet exams in any Vetco, discounts and specials on food. And great option, especially for large dogs parents, you getting every 9th or 10th bag of kibble for free. Lots of money saved total
  • HC
    henry cheng
    Jan 1, 2026
    1.0
    Never come to this location for grooming. I have used Petco’s grooming services for seven years, but today’s experience caused me to stop. The groomer, Ash, and the store manager were rude and disrespectful. After a disagreement during check-in, Ash intentionally cut my dog’s hair unevenly and failed to dry her. It's a ZERO star.
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    Hillary Moyer
    Dec 31, 2025
    1.0
    I stopped coming to this location a couple years ago because it was always trashed. Products everywhere, empty boxes and trash all over the floor, U boats blocking entire aisles but nobody ever stocking shelves. I finally went back today because they have a very large selection of fish compared to Mira Mesa and Poway. EVERY SINGLE TANK HAD 5+ DEAD FISH. I have never seen so many dead fish in a pet store, never seen a fish BEG FOR FOOD like a dog, and I’ve never watched a fish actively die from neglect before. Tanks and filters were absolutely filthy and fish were very clearly not being fed whatsoever. Based on the fish carcasses being at different points of decay and previous review, this has been a known issue for months and even years. The most disgusting Petco I’ve ever seen, hands down.

Frequently Asked Questions About Petco

Does the Petco San Diego location have a vet hospital?

Yes, Petco San Diego has a full-service vet hospital.

Does Petco San Diego offer vaccinations?

Yes, Petco San Diego provides vaccinations.