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Overview

Chewy has a rating of 3.12 stars from 1,101 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Chewy most frequently mention customer service, dog food, and auto ship. Chewy ranks 13th among Pet Supply sites.

  • Service
    364
  • Value
    338
  • Shipping
    352
  • Returns
    250
  • Quality
    308
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 43.2%
Positive
41
Neutral
3
Negative
51
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What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • Their customer service has always been great with the few issues I've had.
  • I normally buy my dog food from Amazon but Chewy always has what I need.
  • 2018 Customer Choice Winner

Critical highlights

  • I live in a rural area where it's hard to find much stock of cat food, never mind decent food for my two cats.
  • As a new customer to chewy pharmacy I am very disappointed.
  • Someone was making illegal purchase with my credit card using the account I had opened up a year ago with chewy.com.
How would you rate Chewy?
Top Positive Review

“Chewy is my preferred online retailer for pet supplies.”

Nat G.
3/29/24

Chewy is my preferred online retailer for pet supplies. The website offers a vast selection of products, including food, toys, and accessories, for pets of all shapes and sizes. I appreciate the convenience of auto-ship options for recurring orders, as well as the fast and free shipping on orders over a certain threshold. The customer service is exceptional, with helpful representatives available to assist with any inquiries or issues

Top Critical Review

“Order delivered next to the trash can on the street”

Denise B.
2/10/24

My orders were delivered further from the porch each time and the last box with food was placed next to the trash can in front of the house. I find it very rude and disrespectful. I have a rotator cuff injury. I called Chewy to express my concern and I never received a callback or any email as a follow-up to address the situation. Very disappointed!

Reviews (1,101)

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customer service (459) dog food (155) cat food (68) pet supplies (63) chewy pharmacy (7) credit card (20) cat litter (20) pet store (40)
Thumbnail of user richardk360
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
December 14th, 2019

My experience has been very positive. Chewy usually has good, sometimes great deals with free shipping for orders over 49.00. I have read the other reviews complaining about slow shipping. My experience has been to the contrary. My experience has been that they have the fastest shipping I have ever seen. I have ordered many times from Chewy and shipping has been consistently very fast. I have also found customer service to be very good. NOTE prices can vary when you auto ship. In other words if you order an item on sale and you choose auto ship, the item may not be on sale the next time it ships. I just stock up when the item is on sale. NOTE if you do choose auto ship you can modify the timing at any time so if supplies are running low or lasting longer than anticipated you can get the shipment moved up or delayed. NOTE some deals can be used only once so make sure the discount etc. is reflected in your actual order even though it still appears in the item listing.

Tip for consumers:
see my review. One note here, Chewy had been sending teaser offers to my browser for discounts that didn't exist. I complained and they stopped immediately.

Products used:
food, toys, litter etc.

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Thumbnail of user troyg220
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 10th, 2023

I really have to give five stars to Tiffany B. At chewy her and Abby did a awesome job and went above and beyond in my opinion this situation really could have gotten a lot more irritating...Troy Gahn

Thumbnail of user natgaspardwoiu
15 reviews
0 helpful votes
March 29th, 2024

Chewy is my preferred online retailer for pet supplies. The website offers a vast selection of products, including food, toys, and accessories, for pets of all shapes and sizes. I appreciate the convenience of auto-ship options for recurring orders, as well as the fast and free shipping on orders over a certain threshold. The customer service is exceptional, with helpful representatives available to assist with any inquiries or issues

Thumbnail of user michaele2119
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 13th, 2023
Verified purchase

My GSD's are getting older and my female has developed arthritis in her left shoulder. I had ordered Origens but wasn't sure if that was the best choice, so I called and talked to "Dennis" and he recommended a Merrick's formula. After reviewing it on-line I asked him to cancel the Origen order and order a 24 lb and 12 lb bags (closet to the 30 pound bag of Dr Tim's - he was our vet and had used his food from the beginning) and set the bags for autoship.

This morning I checked the status of my order and realized "Dennis" did not cancel the Origen as he said he would. I called "customer service" and the representative yawned and said there was nothing she could do because it had already shipped.

As this was this was not the first screw-up that Chewy has done, but this one charged my close to $300 because of their incompetence and to have some "customer service" representative yawn in my ear and tell me there was nothing they could do was the last straw.

Thank you Chin for recognizing my concerns and NOT yawning in my war! Told me to keep the bag and to
Donate it. My local shelter will appreciate it!

Tip for consumers:
They refunded my order when I asked to talk to a supervisor. Chin was able to do what I asked from the customer service representative who yawned in my ear and told me they couldn’t do nothing about it.

Products used:
Dog food

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Thumbnail of user tj89
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
October 11th, 2018

I've been a customer for more than 2 years. Occasionally something I purchase doesn't work out for us. The customer service I received has been professional but friendly. I've received full refunds. They even suggested donating the items to the local shelter. I have recommended this site too many people. The only downside I've seen is the price increases on some of the items I purchase have increased more than I would have expected.

Thumbnail of user jemia1
29 reviews
11 helpful votes
February 25th, 2021

Chewy has a wide variety of common cat foods, litters, and toys, as well as a decent selection of medicines and cat "furniture." Their free shipping minimum is a bit high, but ordering strategically allows you to hit the mark most times. They have trouble keeping certain popular foods in stock, which is quite frustrating when your cat needs a refill. If they were able to improve on that front, they would probably get all of my online pet supplies business.

Thumbnail of user hileyp
44 reviews
190 helpful votes
April 1st, 2020

The most important option available here is free shipping after you reach a certain threshold in your purchases. Very handy especially for heavy bags with dog food.

Thumbnail of user michelem98
33 reviews
84 helpful votes
December 20th, 2018

I only use them if there's a larger item I need because their service is great. I ordered a carrier that was the wrong size and customer service sent the correct size lightning fast. My problem is the shipping threshold. It's fine if you have multiple animals or maybe larger animals but when you have one cat? Meeting that $49 is just not possible. It ruins any sort of savings - and I honestly don't see a huge difference in prices

Thumbnail of user rosemaryn81
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 23rd, 2022

Chewy to me have the great customer service: their employees are kind and understanding. They deliver quite fast too. I ordered a parcels like four days ago and it's already delivered and my next order is being processed as we speak. Thanks chewy for being the best.

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Thumbnail of user carrieh127
3 reviews
38 helpful votes
March 19th, 2021

The obvious plus is that we don't need to lug huge bags of dog food around every couple weeks. Great service to have it delivered! We have ours set up on recurring deliveries. Or had. Our 12 year old Lab went to doggie heaven earlier this month. As I'm sure any pet owner can agree, it was heart wrenching for us, especially for our young children. Chewy sent a bouquet of flowers in honor of him. While this may be a marketing tactic, I don't care. It was such a wonderful gesture and was so very much appreciated! During this extremely sad time filled with bittersweet memories and the feeling of an empty home, it made us smile and thankful.

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Dog food

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Thumbnail of user je198
6 reviews
25 helpful votes
February 1st, 2020

Recently ordered for the first time using a promo code (which made it worth it)
They had my dog's food in stock (Diamond Naturals Senior Formula) and shipping was quick.

Thought about using the pharmacy for my dog's Rx (Apoquel, Meloxicam) abut filling out the approval form with so many questions that my vet already has on file seems like a hassle. I also read a lot of reviews about bad experiences with their pharmacy, so I guess I wont.

Thumbnail of user shayt32
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
December 6th, 2021
Verified purchase

Chewy is pretty good place to order all your pet needs. My only problem with it, is you have to sign up for autoship to receive the really good discount and they send way too much email. However with pandemic problems, and stores being empty this is a good option to get your pet food and litter. In our case the stores near me have been empty of the brand we like and use for both food and cat litter and chewy has been a great source for us to get what we want. Their delivery comes quick and items always arrive safe, unopened.

Tip for consumers:
You can get free shipping if you spend over 42.00 (i may be off a few dollars) and you can only get the really good discount if you sign up for auto ship.

Products used:
Cat litter, dry cat food

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Thumbnail of user emilya456
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
February 7th, 2022

They always have what I need in stock and I appreciate the free shipping on orders of $49 or more. These days it's hard to find pet supplies at brick an mortar shops so Chewy has saved my butt more than a few times. The fur babies always seem to know when a Chewy box arrives.

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Cat food, litter, and accessories ; fish food and accessories.

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Thumbnail of user tommiw2
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 2nd, 2018

I've ordered probably ten different items and I'd say I have been happy with almost all of it. A few times the items didn't arrive in the promised 1-2 days but when I ordered an outdoor house for pets and I wasn't happy, they told me to donate it to a shelter and refunded my money. I didn't even ask for a refund, they saw my bad review and contacted me. You will never see that kind of action from any other company. I continue to do business with them, of course.

Thumbnail of user janel218
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
July 27th, 2019

I really like Chewy for their prices and convenience. I have some items on auto ship, which also saves money. I was disappointed by some of the selection. They have lots of cat & dog supply, but not much for reptiles. I also noticed some cat brands weren't available, which was surprising. All in all, it's a good site.

Thumbnail of user crystalk54
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 12th, 2019

I ordered for the 1st time from this website because it offered 1 to 2 day shipping on a stroller i ordered and Amazon Prime didnt offer the color I was preferring. The package did take longer than advertised but they did correct the issue right way. I emailed on a Saturday and they responded that day. Then I recieved my item but it was missing parts, I emailed and the next day the parts were delivered to my house. I am very thankful since I needed it to take my cat camping and to the park with us. Will order from them again! I can not thank customer service enough for the quick response

Thumbnail of user juliab293
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 20th, 2019

I bought a ball to play inside the house for my puppy golden retriever and this choice could not be better, he lives delighted with his chuckit this page in general offers you so many good things for a variety of pets, I always recommend it to myfriends if they are looking for something specific for their pets.

Thumbnail of user lindal3401
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 29th, 2022

I have had very good experiences with the people I have dealt with on the phone. They untangled some pretty mixed up orders for me! However, there don't seem to be any discounts for the specialized food that my vet prescribes for my diabetic dog. Even the wt loss/control kibble that is over the counter may be indicated for a discount, but then is not allowed when checking out. Overall, Chewy does a very good job.

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Dog food

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Thumbnail of user phillipw125
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
May 25th, 2019

This review concerns ONLY Chewy's pharmacy + vet diet departments and how Chewy's regular customer service interacts with these 2 prescription-required departments. I have been happy with purchases like toys and treats which do not require FDA approval.

This is a listing of the problems I have encountered with Chewy.com within the past month:
1) Being told I had a prescription from September 2016 for a pet food from a specific vet. Unfortunately, this vet did not begin work at the clinic on file for another 2 years. Was told an employee, while multi tasking, confused scripts from different clients. To be clear, this means that I or another customer could have bought/received medication NOT approved by a veterinarian.
2) On my vet profile, having my dog's name as my vet's name, having vets' names who I do not recognize as ever treating my pets, and flip flopping first and last names for my vet.
3) Within a 6 hour time period, being told that a Palladia, a chemotherapy drug was
A) Temporarily Out of stock
B) Was delivered but would take 1-2 business days to enter the system
C) Availability unknown as it depends on when manufacturer ships
D) Inventory shows 99 Million Tablets available. ( Yes, 99 MILLION)
Something is wrong where Chewy customer service/Vet Diet Foods. Pharmacy seem not to be coordinating with each other. Also, on both the normal and supervisory level, employees seem to be unwilling or unable to use common sense that an inventory of 99 Million tablets for an expensive chemotherapy drug should be a red flag.
I have tried to contact corporate to no avail. However, communicating through Facebook led to an immediate response.

Thumbnail of user janek85
3 reviews
17 helpful votes
March 11th, 2018

Auto delivery option is great! No need to keep track of counting cans and they also give discounts on auto setup!

Thumbnail of user jamese217
26 reviews
55 helpful votes
September 8th, 2019

I like dealing with a company like Chewy. They have a good variety of dog food and products, good prices and great customer service. They respond to email questions very quickly even in these times of the coronavirus.
Thanks, Chewy

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Ranee A.
88 reviews
196 helpful votes
August 21st, 2018

Good place to purchase from. Never had a bad experience. I guess I haven't fatigued my experience with this company yet but I would recommend.

Thumbnail of user chelseat1
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
November 7th, 2017

I love the convenience of Chewy.com, the prices are typically cheaper than other major stores. My only complaint is the prices can sometimes fluctuate. We order one brand of food and get messages the price has gone up $3-4, so it's not longer a bargain for us to shop here, until they go back down.

Thumbnail of user lauran49
47 reviews
102 helpful votes
February 7th, 2018

So far so good, I have a recurring order through Chewy which always arrives when I need it; of course it is set up that way, but no delays have been noticed. Only wish that they would take a little more care when packing.

Thumbnail of user clientn1
5 reviews
6 helpful votes
January 26th, 2018

Love the convenience and excellent prices. They have most of what I want, and the shipping is usually very fast. Downsides: I have had several extremely poorly packed orders, resulting in breakage, and a couple of orders when I received the wrong item. (we order a lot). On the upside, Customer Service is great and fast, and rectifies the situation promptly! (My other wish is that some of the pet food items like cases of cat food could be purchased in slightly smaller quantities. 24 cans of the same flavor of premium kitten food is risky at best (retail stores stock 6 can packages of the same food). Cats are fussy; I'd love to be able to buys more varieties of food in smaller quantities, so for that reason (and supporting local business), I continue to frequent several of my local stores as well.

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