Can you return open dog food to Petco? Sure! It’s important to remember that Petco does NOT sell dog food.
Please don’t trust your pet care provider alone when it comes to your pet. At Petco, we offer various services such as veterinary exams and grooming that can complement your care at home or when on the go.
Speaking of going places, take the guesswork out of packing by purchasing travel-sized food and accessories with us before you board or pack up for your next adventure.
We also carry an extensive supply of cat litter and dog crates to make your packing easier.
Can you return open dog food to Petco?
Sure! It’s important to remember that Petco does NOT sell dog food. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the freshness of the product.

Petco does not accept returns on any dog food or treats other than those labeled as DCH Small Animal items (please see below for more details).
Please note that these are limited to specific varieties of Dachshund Hill’s Science Diet Dry Dog Food and Healthy Morsels Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Treats only.
Can I return dog food to Petco if my dog doesn’t like it?
Sure! It’s important to remember that Petco does NOT sell dog food. Please don’t trust your pet care provider alone when it comes to your pet.
At Petco, we offer various services such as veterinary exams and grooming that can complement your care at home or when on the go.
Speaking of going places, take the guesswork out of packing by purchasing travel-sized food and accessories with us before you board or pack up for your next adventure.
What type of dog food can I return to Petco?
Petco does not accept returns on any dog food or treats other than those labeled as DCH Small Animal items (please see below for more details).
Please note that these are limited to specific varieties of Dachshund Hill’s Science Diet Dry Dog Food and Healthy Morsels Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Treats only.
What items can I buy at Petco that I cannot return to Petco as a refund?
Petco accepts certain items, such as vitamins and medication, that must be returned unused. Please get in touch with a Customer Service Representative to see if your item can be returned to Petco.
Can I bring in an empty bag from another store and get a refund for it?
If a customer returns an empty bag to Petco, the store does not refund the bag. Customers are only allowed to exchange their empty bags for another size or type of bag.
What should I do if my pet has eaten their Petco brand dry dog or cat food?
If your pet has eaten their Pedigree Dry Dog or Dry Cat Food, you can return the unopened product to the store where you originally purchased it.
You will need to receive a full refund (minus any purchase tax).
Can you get a refund on the open dog or cat food at Petco?
Petco does not accept returns on any dog food or treats other than those labeled as DCH Small Animal items (please see below for more details).
Please note that these are limited to specific varieties of Dachshund Hill’s Science Diet Dry Dog Food and Healthy Morsels Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Treats only.
Can you return a dog leash to Petco?
Petco does not accept returns on pet supplies and accessories. Please get in touch with the manufacturer directly.

Can I get a refund for a dog collar at Petco?
Petco does not accept returns on pet supplies and accessories. Please get in touch with the manufacturer directly.
Can you bring in an opened dog or cat food bag and get a refund at Petco?
Petco does not accept returns on any dog food, treats, supplements, or litter. Please get in touch with the manufacturer directly for any items that may be returnable.
Do you accept homemade dog food as payment for future grooming appointments?
Petco does not accept payments for dog or cat grooming services or products.
Petco does accept certain items, such as vitamins and medication, that must be returned unused. Please get in touch with a Customer Service Representative to see if your item can be returned to Petco.
Conclusion
It is possible to return open dog food to Petco, but you will be given another bag. Not a whole lot of work here; make sure the bag is clean and dry, and you are good to go.
If you need to return more than one bag, we suggest you buy a few bags for your dog.
Get your pet to try some new food, and if it doesn’t taste good, we recommend you give them a sample of the new food before committing to the purchase.
If your pet eats the entire food bag, you should contact your vet before you give them any additional food.
Thank you for reading, and we hope that this blog post can be of some use to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.