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Petco in-store pet food clearance (possibly mostly cat food) YMMV

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I was at Petco today and they had some great clearance deals on cat food, up to around 60% off. Petco clearance prices and availability vary by store, so you will have to go to your local store to see what they have. I have attached some pics but there were even more there. It did appear to be mainly cat food at least at my store, I did not see much dog food on clearance but again that may vary by store. Petco is doing a major clearance event right now.

Cat dry food examples, prices may vary:

Hills Science Diet Multiple Benefit Adult 7# $21.88 normally $36.46
Hills Science Diet Senior Vitality 13# $24.38 normally $60.99
Hills Science Diet Hairball Control 15.5# $29.48 normally $58.99
Purina ProPlan Adult LiveClear Sensitive Skin & Stomach 5.5# $22.48 normally $44.99
same as above but 12.5# $50.68 normally $77.99
Purina ProPlan Adult Indoor Formula 12.5# $50.68 normally $77.99
Instinct Grain-Free with Turkey 5# $16.88 normally $25.99
Instinct Original Grain-Free with Rabbit 4.5# $12.78 normally $31.99
Blue Wilderness Wild Denali 10# $32.48 normally $58.99
Blue Wilderness Flatland Feast 10# $23.58 normally $58.99
Blue True Solutions Fab Feline 11# $38.98 normally $51.99
Blue True Solutions Perfect Coat 11# $20.78 normally $51.99
Wellness Core Digestive Health Salmon & Rice 5# $9.98 normally $24.99
same as above but Chicken & Rice 5# $13.78 normally $24.99
same as above but Chicken & Rice 11# $17.18 normally $42.99
and more that I didn't take pics of

and many assorted wet foods were on clearance as well

Store Locations: https://stores.petco.com/us
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I was at Petco today and they had some great clearance deals on cat food, up to around 60% off. Petco clearance prices and availability vary by store, so you will have to go to your local store to see what they have. I have attached some pics but there were even more there. It did appear to be mainly cat food at least at my store, I did not see much dog food on clearance but again that may vary by store. Petco is doing a major clearance event right now.

Cat dry food examples, prices may vary:

Hills Science Diet Multiple Benefit Adult 7# $21.88 normally $36.46
Hills Science Diet Senior Vitality 13# $24.38 normally $60.99
Hills Science Diet Hairball Control 15.5# $29.48 normally $58.99
Purina ProPlan Adult LiveClear Sensitive Skin & Stomach 5.5# $22.48 normally $44.99
same as above but 12.5# $50.68 normally $77.99
Purina ProPlan Adult Indoor Formula 12.5# $50.68 normally $77.99
Instinct Grain-Free with Turkey 5# $16.88 normally $25.99
Instinct Original Grain-Free with Rabbit 4.5# $12.78 normally $31.99
Blue Wilderness Wild Denali 10# $32.48 normally $58.99
Blue Wilderness Flatland Feast 10# $23.58 normally $58.99
Blue True Solutions Fab Feline 11# $38.98 normally $51.99
Blue True Solutions Perfect Coat 11# $20.78 normally $51.99
Wellness Core Digestive Health Salmon & Rice 5# $9.98 normally $24.99
same as above but Chicken & Rice 5# $13.78 normally $24.99
same as above but Chicken & Rice 11# $17.18 normally $42.99
and more that I didn't take pics of

and many assorted wet foods were on clearance as well

Store Locations: https://stores.petco.com/us

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Jan 10, 2023
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happysacks65801
Jan 10, 2023
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Awesome find. For what it's worth the last time my local petco clearanced out the cat food, they marked down the dog food about 3-4 days later.
Jan 10, 2023
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jtree1
Jan 10, 2023
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Anyone know the reason for the clearance? Store closing?
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Quote from jtree1 :
Anyone know the reason for the clearance? Store closing?
They do "resets" in January and around June. Brands change marketing, formulas and packaging.
Be alert that your normal brand may change formulation. Best to check dog food advisor for updates. Especially for those that have pets that have sensitive stomachs.
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jtree1
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Quote from wspfan :
They do "resets" in January and around June. Brands change marketing, formulas and packaging.
Be alert that your normal brand may change formulation. Best to check dog food advisor for updates. Especially for those that have pets that have sensitive stomachs.
Thanks. Good to know.
Jan 10, 2023
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TalentedDesk7409
Jan 10, 2023
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Most cats are such picky eaters any change they will refuse to eat. Mine got used to cheap junk frisky food which is pretty much corn meal and when i found out about it and changed to healthy real food they refused to eat, took many months and even let them starve in the middle of it. So i am reluctant to try a new bunch that is on sale. What if the dont like it, worse what if they like it and i will have to buy it at full price later.
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Jan 11, 2023
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sassnak
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Quote from TalentedDesk7409 :
Most cats are such picky eaters any change they will refuse to eat. Mine got used to cheap junk frisky food which is pretty much corn meal and when i found out about it and changed to healthy real food they refused to eat, took many months and even let them starve in the middle of it. So i am reluctant to try a new bunch that is on sale. What if the dont like it, worse what if they like it and i will have to buy it at full price later.
Cats can be so picky about food! One of mine was just diagnosed with IBD and right now he wants a different food every day, because he associates the food with feeling bad and won't eat it again. So I was able to get a bunch of affordable but good food. We also feed a few feral cats and they'll conveniently eat anything he refuses.
Jan 11, 2023
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connstellation
Jan 11, 2023
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Quote from TalentedDesk7409 :
Most cats are such picky eaters any change they will refuse to eat. Mine got used to cheap junk frisky food which is pretty much corn meal and when i found out about it and changed to healthy real food they refused to eat, took many months and even let them starve in the middle of it. So i am reluctant to try a new bunch that is on sale. What if the dont like it, worse what if they like it and i will have to buy it at full price later.
there's nothing wrong with a grain food. while many studies suggest it doesn't effect cats, specific ingredients in grain free foods have shown to cause heart issues in dogs. not all, and it depends on breed.

I lost my #1 kitty to heart issues which caused diaphragm issues. she was was a stray at roughly 4 months, very mal nourished ready to die, I can't remember the wait, but I have a female kitten at roughly 4 months now that is 4 pounds, so I'd say she was 1.5 pounds or less, I'd have to ask the woman to verify. this could've contributed to her development, but she was on several grain free foods her whole 11.5 years with me up to the incident. we got another year put if her almost exactly at the cost of $10,000 the first time and a LOT of determination and effort to live. the second time a year later her diaphragm disconnected and I waited for her condition to get well enough to handle the stress of driving to the vet/ being at the vet/ and do a surgery. everyone said she would die that night and surgery isn't possible, I told them to send it, she wants to live. she made it, rough week after that. what got her was my woman okayed an xray right before the vet closed [they couldn't get night help for observation, covid, etc] and got her excited, which pushed a clot [which I insistently warned them about repeatedly since day 1, as that was common for her, plus surgery and not moving]. her heart gave out, we brought her back. looked like she would recover. didn't get to be there for my girl her last I'm guessing 30 minutes.

we kept her at that vet without night observation solely because all other vets are still no visitors, and if she went , which was a risk, would have been quick and normal like any other day. seeing us seemed to perk her up last hospital visit, as a lot of people would be happy to see someone they like. and we had to encourage eating, moving, etc to start the healing process. I'm not sure she would've v made it as far as she did without me being the one to put her to sleep during surgery, being there when she woke up, and the one forcing her to take her meds and move. unfortunately I wasn't there for her pointless xray, which I would have denied for another month.

that big rant to say, I can't guarentee grain free caused this situation. but I am happy to switch my cats to a combination of both/ or grain as they'll tolerate. I have 2 other cats, a brother/ sister stray I got at 3 months. both on same foods, same time period as my girl. they seem fine. even if you are on grain free, and even if certain legumes, etc did cause heart issues, it wouldn't be guarenteed, just increased chance.
Last edited by connstellation January 10, 2023 at 06:33 PM.

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Quote from wspfan :
They do "resets" in January and around June. Brands change marketing, formulas and packaging.
Be alert that your normal brand may change formulation. Best to check dog food advisor for updates. Especially for those that have pets that have sensitive stomachs.
Didn't have the liveclear on clearance at my petco unfortunately. Do all stores do clearance at the same time or is it just around January?
Jan 11, 2023
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TheRedEyeBandit
Jan 11, 2023
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Nice post I just grabbed a few bags of high(er) quality food for cheap. My kitty thanks you
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sassnak
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Quote from llblwskydrgn :
Didn't have the liveclear on clearance at my petco unfortunately. Do all stores do clearance at the same time or is it just around January?
Some stores are slower than others at marking stuff down, so if you check back it may go on clearance at your store soon.
Jan 12, 2023
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blunky
Jan 12, 2023
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Went to two stores. One a little higher priced than the other but both clearanced. Good deal. Thanks.
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katelin7
Jan 13, 2023
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It sounds like she was lucky to have you. Some people aren't willing to spend the time or money on their sick pets, so they are surrendered or put down prematurely. Granted, I know it's sometimes best for the pet... But anyway, just wanted to say I admire your commitment to trying everything for her! Thanks for being a decent human being!
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Quote from katelin7 :
It sounds like she was lucky to have you. Some people aren't willing to spend the time or money on their sick pets, so they are surrendered or put down prematurely. Granted, I know it's sometimes best for the pet... But anyway, just wanted to say I admire your commitment to trying everything for her! Thanks for being a decent human being!
Sorry this was in response to connstellation but I failed at hitting the reply button lol
Jan 14, 2023
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TalentedDesk7409
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Quote from connstellation :
there's nothing wrong with a grain food. while many studies suggest it doesn't effect cats, specific ingredients in grain free foods have shown to cause heart issues in dogs. not all, and it depends on breed.

I lost my #1 kitty to heart issues which caused diaphragm issues. she was was a stray at roughly 4 months, very mal nourished ready to die, I can't remember the wait, but I have a female kitten at roughly 4 months now that is 4 pounds, so I'd say she was 1.5 pounds or less, I'd have to ask the woman to verify. this could've contributed to her development, but she was on several grain free foods her whole 11.5 years with me up to the incident. we got another year put if her almost exactly at the cost of $10,000 the first time and a LOT of determination and effort to live. the second time a year later her diaphragm disconnected and I waited for her condition to get well enough to handle the stress of driving to the vet/ being at the vet/ and do a surgery. everyone said she would die that night and surgery isn't possible, I told them to send it, she wants to live. she made it, rough week after that. what got her was my woman okayed an xray right before the vet closed [they couldn't get night help for observation, covid, etc] and got her excited, which pushed a clot [which I insistently warned them about repeatedly since day 1, as that was common for her, plus surgery and not moving]. her heart gave out, we brought her back. looked like she would recover. didn't get to be there for my girl her last I'm guessing 30 minutes.

we kept her at that vet without night observation solely because all other vets are still no visitors, and if she went , which was a risk, would have been quick and normal like any other day. seeing us seemed to perk her up last hospital visit, as a lot of people would be happy to see someone they like. and we had to encourage eating, moving, etc to start the healing process. I'm not sure she would've v made it as far as she did without me being the one to put her to sleep during surgery, being there when she woke up, and the one forcing her to take her meds and move. unfortunately I wasn't there for her pointless xray, which I would have denied for another month.

that big rant to say, I can't guarentee grain free caused this situation. but I am happy to switch my cats to a combination of both/ or grain as they'll tolerate. I have 2 other cats, a brother/ sister stray I got at 3 months. both on same foods, same time period as my girl. they seem fine. even if you are on grain free, and even if certain legumes, etc did cause heart issues, it wouldn't be guarenteed, just increased chance.
In nature cats dont eat corn. All the cheap can meat is mostly corn, the meat like substance is just corn, it only has the gravy of meat mixed in corn starch and corn gluten. Its not about grains, all good cat food had a good amount of grains and a balanced mix of nutrition. The cheap ones are just bad. there are many websites that show what each brand of food contains and why it is bad. dont take my word or the history of your cat illness as it may not even be linked to the food.

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Quote from TalentedDesk7409 :
Most cats are such picky eaters any change they will refuse to eat. Mine got used to cheap junk frisky food which is pretty much corn meal and when i found out about it and changed to healthy real food they refused to eat, took many months and even let them starve in the middle of it. So i am reluctant to try a new bunch that is on sale. What if the dont like it, worse what if they like it and i will have to buy it at full price later.
I've always mixed a few dry foods together, so switching my cats from one food to another has never been a problem. And I'll give them occasional canned food options as treats. (I don't buy things labeled as 'treats' as most are pretty low quality, and expensive).

I stick with the major brands that have bigger budgets for quality control and nutrition. I generally go with a mixture of Iams & Science diet varieties, but then switch toward Science Diet options with lower phosphorus in senior cats - Iams doesn't publish phosphorus levels. My cats were all strays originally and I try to find a balance between cost of food and decent long-term health, that allows me to help a cat or 2 more.

Purina One isn't a bad option, either. If I can get certain other brands (Royal Canin, ProPlan) on a really good sale, I might add them in the mix - although in the last few years, there haven't been such sales.

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