September 17, 2010

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Customer Review > Western Feed & Pet Supply

Western Feed & Pet Supply
2137 Golden Centre Lane
Gold River, CA 95670
(916) 851-1820

Western Feed & Pet Supply is a local chain with 5 locations selling supplies for dogs, cats, small animals, birds and horses. I’ve shopped at the Sacramento (original) & Gold River (newest) locations. Gold River is where I go twice a month; it is smaller, brighter and cleaner compared to their 34th Street store. Roger Britton is the Manager - he's friendly, approachable and knowledgeable about his products. Selection is top notch. Here’s a list of items I’ve purchased in the past year at WF:
  • 29.7 lb. bag Acana Pacifica (dry grain-free fish) @ $59.99
  • 29.7 lb. bag Acana Wild Prairie (dry grain-free turkey, chicken) @ $52.99
  • 28.6 lb. bag EVO Turkey & Chicken Small Bites @ $54.09
  • case (12/13.2 oz. cans) EVO Beef @ $19.89
  • case (12/13 oz. cans) Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Fish @ $17.59
  • case (12/13 oz. cans) Natural Balance Potato & Duck @ $17.59
  • case (12/13 oz. cans) Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison @ $17.59
  • 13.2 oz. cans Merrick Cowboy Cookout @ $2.15 each
  • 13.2 oz. cans Merrick Working Dog Stew @ $2.15 each
  • 13.2 oz. cans California Natural Salmon & Sweet Potato @ $1.72 each
  • 13.2 oz. cans California Natural Chicken & Rice @ $1.48 each
  • 4 lb. bag Mother Nature Scooter & Friends Biscuits @ $9.19 (sale)
  • 4 lb. bag Mother Nature Moose’s Munchies Biscuits @ $9.99
  • 14 oz. bag Northern Biscuit Wheat-Free LiverLicious @ $8.49
  • 14 oz. bag Northern Biscuit Grain-Free Duck & Papaya @ $8.49
  • 14 oz. bag Northern Biscuit Grain-Free Bison & Blueberry @ $8.49
  • 26 oz. bag California Natural Health Bars Lamb & Rice @ $6.79
  • bag (six 2” bones) Primal Raw Beef Marrow Bones @ $7.69
Dog food prices are competitive and brands plentiful: Acana & Orijen (both made by Champion Pets), APD, Artemis, Dr. Harvey’s, Avoderm & Pinnacle (both made by Breeders Choice), Natura Pet Products (California Natural, EVO, Innova, HealthWise, Karma), Sensible Choice, Natural Balance, Taste of the Wild. Roger said WF will think long and hard about whether or not they will continue to carry Natura Pet Products. This is a big deal for me.  Look at all the Natura items I’ve purchased!

I love WF's dog toy selection – Tuffy’s Toys, Jolly Pets Tug-N-Toss Ball, Kongs, Chuck-It, NylaBones, etc. Classic dog toys! Supplement brands include NUPRO, Ark Naturals, Dr. Harvey’s and California Natural. One particular item that I have my eye on is Dr. Harvey’s "Veg to Bowl" (dehydrated raw food mix); 2 lb. bag @ $12.99. It is very similar to Sojos Grain-Free Fruit & Veggie mix. WF also carries a new brand of freeze-dried raw food by Vital Essentials made in Green Bay, WI.

Bottom line: Western Feed is next door to my grocery store and I like the convenience! This place has everything I need for Josey & Lucas including grooming and first aid supplies. They stock new items frequently so every visit is a new experience. WF carries purchases to your car; plus, they'll special order items or transfer items between locations for you. The dog & cat artwork inside is also pretty cool, colorful - it always puts me in a good mood!

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