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Petco
Petco: One-stop care for pets from adoptions to grooming.
3.6
Retail Store
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Petco: One-stop care for pets from adoptions to grooming.
Petco in Alameda is a pet_store offering pet supplies, adoption opportunities, and grooming services. Customers describe the store as well organized with a friendly manager, and praise grooming by Vanessa. Bearded dragons are a popular highlight, and shoppers note a recent payment-system update. The venue provides a welcoming place for pet owners to shop and care for their animals.
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Professional grooming services including baths, haircuts, and nail trims for dogs and cats, performed by trained staff.
Find your new best friend through our adoption program featuring cats, dogs, and small animals from local shelters.
A vast selection of food, toys, bedding, and health products for all types of pets, from reptiles to birds.
High-quality food options including premium brands, specialty diets, and treats to keep your pet healthy and happy.
Expert guidance on pet nutrition, grooming, and general care from our knowledgeable team.
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Overall rating
Sylvia Kahn
We took our golden retriever in this morning to be groomed. We were told it would take approximately 2 hours. It took 4.5 hours and when we picked him up, they had shaved him. I actually did not recognize him. We brush him daily so it was not due to being matted. It’s as if they do not know what a Golden looks like and shaved him like all of the dogs they were “grooming”. We’ve gone there for years and it did not occur to me to say don’t shave him. Update: the store responded. No understanding of the breed so here. Petco, you need to know about different breeds before you shave them! He cannot go outside in this weather without shaking. You have made is natural ability to regulate in cold wet conditions impossible. You should not shave a Golden Retriever because their double coat acts as natural insulation, protecting them from both heat and cold, and removing it compromises their body's temperature regulation, exposing them to sunburn, overheating, and potential skin issues like hot spots or ingrown hairs, while also ruining the coat's texture and water resistance. Instead of shaving, frequent brushing to remove the undercoat and ensuring access to water and shade are better ways to keep them cool. Risks of shaving a Golden Retriever: Temperature Regulation Issues: The double coat insulates against heat and cold; shaving removes this natural thermostat, making it harder for them to stay cool in summer and warm in winter. Sunburn & Skin Cancer: The fur protects their skin from harmful UV rays; shaving leaves skin exposed, increasing cancer risk. Coat Damage & Regrowth Problems: Shaving can permanently alter the coat, making it grow back thick, coarse, or patchy, and it may take years to recover. Skin Problems: Exposed skin is prone to dryness, infections, and painful hot spots. Loss of Water Resistance: The coat repels water; shaving removes this barrier, making them more susceptible to getting wet and cold.
Jamie PM
The store is well organized and the store manager is super nice. Customer service online? Not so much. Recently did a mini puppy grooming by Vanessa too at Petco and she did such a fantastic job. I will be going back for regular grooming here.
Tatiana Pennucci
Great service always love the bearded dragons
Diane Stohner
The store in Alameda has a new payment machine and no longer takes debit cards. I would think they would want people to pay cash instead of credit. I understand upgrading your system but cash should be king even through a debit card!
Nancy C.
Always a nice stroll to check out any new pets to adopt. We came here yesterday and saw some cute Guinea Pigs awake and moving. Would visit soon!
