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Healthy Pets HQ

Pet store

👍👍 I love shopping at this store. I drop by every time I am in Ottawa. I used to live just around the corner from the store but I now live about an hour away. The staff are super-friendly and knowledgeable. This is definitely my favourite pet store because not only do they have an awesome collection o... People often mention staff, store, helpful, friendly, great, Pets, selection, Healthy, knowledgeable, toys,


Address

420 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y8, Canada

Website

www.healthypetshq.com

Contact

+1 613-695-7387

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (523 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9:30 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 9:30 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 9:30 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (47) store (42) helpful (28) friendly (22) great (18) Pets (17) selection (17) Healthy (16) knowledgeable (14) toys (14)
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  • 5/5 Graeme S. 2 years ago on Google
    I love shopping at this store. I drop by every time I am in Ottawa. I used to live just around the corner from the store but I now live about an hour away. The staff are super-friendly and knowledgeable. This is definitely my favourite pet store because not only do they have an awesome collection of foods, treats, toys, and clothing/accessories for my little fur baby, but I always like to support small, independent, local businesses. It is well-worth the hour-long drive for me to go there for my supplies. You will want to visit to get the Health Pets HQ experience over and over again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing and friendly staff that always go above and beyond. By far my favourite pet store in Ottawa 10/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea C. 6 months ago on Google
    very convenient location! staff is always so friendly and ready to help. They’re also well stocked and offer great variety of cat food 🐈❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erica W. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this store! All the staff is super friendly and helpful, they always help me find exactly what I need. Even during COVID, I feel really safe shopping here because they follow strict guidelines to keep their customers healthy. They also carry lots of specialty products for pets that I have trouble finding elsewhere. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jayden H. 2 years ago on Google
    Healthy Pets HQ has been an absolute blessing for me. They're the only store I have found that carries the specific food my cat and eat, they have an amazing selection of rabbit toys, and everything is amazingly affordable for me, which is amazing since I am low income. Everything they sell is great quality, and the staff are amazingly helpful and very, very kind hearted! My rabbits have never been happier than when I brought them home a bunch of new toys from this store. My cat also has been happy to have a brand of food she isn't allergic to! Thank you so much Healthy Pets HQ! You have been a life saver for me, and my family!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darshita S. 3 years ago on Google
    Just love this shop! Support small business! #SHARETHELOVE :-)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Wendy W. 2 years ago on Google
    I was really looking forward to visiting this store after reading all the positive reviews. I am newer to the area and looking for a new place to purchase items for my dog. Unfortunately, it does not look like this will be it after my experience today. There was no hello, may I help you, is there anything I can help you find and rather I was completely ignored. When I did approach the employee for a question she looked at me like I had completely just interrupted her ( which I had because she was clearly on a social visit and making plans for dinner). When they did not have the first item I inquired about, there was no offer of an alternative or perhaps anything else I might need, which was really too bad for them as I had intended on purchasing food and treats for my dog. Perhaps they do not need my business. I do try to support small business however I expect and appreciate sales and service otherwise I would order online.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 YOUTAG GROUP S. 2 years ago on Google
    Best staff, best review 😎. Don't trust me, go check out the videos on @ceochikko IG 🐶. Thanks Mel & Sam❤️. Let management know we pushed your google engagement and optimized your ranking for FREE!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather C. 3 years ago on Google
    Love HealthyPetsHQ! The staff are friendly, they have a good selection of treats and toys (I get my food from the vet so I can't speak to that) AND they support great local rescue. A great pet store and a good place to shop to support local business.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristina C. 2 years ago on Google
    Healthy Pets has handled every change and road block during this pandemic so smoothly and safely. They're a reliable place to get quality essentials and treats for my pets, and orders are consistently ready very quickly by very helpful staff. Happy to keep supporting my neighbourhood pet shop.

  • 5/5 Abe G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great neighborhood pet store. The owners and staff are always really kind. You can bring your dog into the store and they'll always give them treats. Good selections of foods, toys, and supplies.

  • 5/5 Tori D. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s exciting when I run out of pet food because that means I get to visit the coolest shop in centretown. I love coming here. They are friendly, kind and it’s an overall warm vibe to visit the store. It help that there are almost always dogs in the store 😍😍😍

  • 5/5 Daniel D. 2 years ago on Google
    Marissa was extremely helpful last week. She made things very personable. Excellent experience.

  • 5/5 Kat P. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place. I go all the time and the staff are wonderful. The owner even helped me diagnose my pups belly rash and directed me to a successful solution to take care of it. Lovely people, lovely place!

  • 5/5 MJF 2 years ago on Google
    My gf and i love this place. They have everything for our furry little kids here. We just recently found this place and go at least once a week now. The staff is very knowledgeable and are all super friendly. Great atmosphere. 5 stars across the board.

  • 5/5 Nataly D. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff here are so incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and kind. Thank you so much for helping me figure out the best food for my fussy kitty!

  • 5/5 A 1 year ago on Google
    This is the only place where I can find the highest reviewed brands, unless I want to drive all the way to Kanata...no one wants that. Best pet food store in the region. I say that with full honesty and the research to back it up. Seriously...I spent a good 2h determining which stores have which products and this is the ONLY store that had it all. 100% recommend :)

  • 5/5 R M. 2 years ago on Google
    Such an amazing pet store! They have a great selection of high quality cat food and helped me find the perfect one for my very picky cat! Staff is always so kind and knowledgeable.

  • 5/5 Melissa S. 2 years ago on Google
    Cooper and I are such big fans of this place. Every single staff member is friendly and ready to help. They love seeing Cooper and it's a struggle to not go in every single time we walk by!

  • 5/5 Stephen M. 2 years ago on Google
    A wonder store with wonderful staff, helpful and knowledgeable. Stocked with plenty of clean healthy pet food. Wide selection of toys, beds, dishes and anything else you may need to care for your furry friend. Highly recommend and exclusively use.

  • 5/5 Pat G. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly, attentive service, perfect for any pet 🤗

  • 5/5 Matthew C. 3 years ago on Google
    Always friendly and helpful with great product choices

  • 3/5 Diana K. 11 months ago on Google
    !Everything is alright, but you gotta check your employees for anger issues! I was getting stuff for my cat yesterday and also asked for some advice/consultation. When happened misunderstanding in our conversation, I apologized and mentioned that my English is not well and I didn't understand this termin she said, and what I THINK IS BETTER FOR MY CAT. (which is the male cat for her ,instead of get vet. doctor and fixed her,without being able to have a kitty cats) less than a second she yelled at me' WE DON'T DO THIS HERE ' or something like that. Turn to a red skin and couldn't make eye contact with me anymore. I didn't get back a word afte me saying 'bye, have a good day!' There was a girl who witnessed all of this and looked quite shocked (she was her friend or something) However, be fugging nice with your customers ,eater you're stuff or management ... I whipped my tears on my face before I entered that store because ppl don't need my problems. And what I got eh

  • 5/5 M H. 8 months ago on Google
    Fantastic knowledgeable staff who clearly love their job and care about their customers pets. Extremely reasonable prices. Will be returning and recommending to others! Thanks!

  • 5/5 Rowan H. 7 months ago on Google
    I have been shopping here for a while and have always been happy with the quality of service and options for choices in options for not just foods/treats but fun and safe toys for my furry friends. I have consistently received wonderful customer service and the staff is often able to assist me with my questions, when they are not too busy with the other plethora of customers that also find them to be quite helpful. I will certainly continue to come and visit this store.

  • 5/5 Victoria R. 5 months ago on Google
    I can't say enough positive things about the Healthy Pets HQ team. The team (especially Sue!) has always been incredibly kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. My dog and I always leave there with a variety of high quality food, clothing, or toys. Centretown is lucky to have this gem of a store in the neighbourhood!

  • 5/5 Charlaine S. 4 months ago on Google
    Everything you need for your pets from toys to food to snacks, and with the most friendly people to help you. Our favourite pet store in the city by far. Plus they have a good delivery service for a very nominal fee.

  • 5/5 Maya E. 7 months ago on Google
    This has been my pet store since i moved to Ottawa, at first it was convenient cause i lived close by, and now i just head their on a monthly basis to get my two cats what they need. The variety is wide, you can exchange any dry food or treats or vitamins that the cats refuse to have even if it is open, but not an open can obviously. The staff are very friendly and very helpful, and on certain brands i find samples, or get a free bag when i reach a certain number of purchases. The price is average same as you would pay in pet smart, but the variety is very healthy.

  • 5/5 L 5 months ago on Google
    I called with some questions about products to relieve anxiety in a pet that won't stop licking his fur off. The woman working was so helpful and lovely, she advised me on several products, discussed the pros and cons of each and even care options outside the store. I got better advice from this sales rep than I have from a vet in YEARS! Thank you so much, you exceeded my expectations and the little one is now resting peacefully.

  • 5/5 Celine D. 10 months ago on Google
    Good service and close to home. They ordered the brand and flavor my senior cat loves and that was nice.

  • 5/5 Javier R. 11 months ago on Google
    My absolute favourite dog store! the staff are super friendly and kind. They are knowledgeable and you can tell that they care about K9 health

  • 5/5 Frankie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Everyone here is so knowledgeable, kind and helpful. Love shopping here. I know I’m buying quality toys, food and equipment for my dog and cat.

  • 5/5 Naseem M. 10 months ago on Google
    I've recently adopted a cat and was really hoping to find a good local shop with natural food options. I rang them up and Sam was SUPER helpful. I had called like 3 other stores before this shop and felt disappointed with the services. Sam really turned it around for me. I went in the next day and Sue helped me out. OmG just as helpful! I left with everything I needed! Ladies, you have both made this such a pleasant experience and honestly less stressful as I didn't know what I needed to get beyond good quality supplies and natural ingredients! I'll see you all again! Please shop here! The team is so friendly and super helpful and knowledgeable!!!

  • 5/5 Claire L. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff are amazing, friendly and very knowledgeable in all pet foods and other important supplies. Love walking in and being greeted with a smile.

  • 5/5 Michelle Ashleigh M. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite pet store in Centretown. Clean with super friendly staff. The local delivery was a life saver yesterday when my dog started having a reaction to her food. I couldn't get away from work and they delivered to me within hours. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Katie M. 1 year ago on Google
    The best customer service I have EVER received! The staff are super friendly and will go out of their way to help. The first time I went in, one of the employees helped me for a half an hour to look through every can of cat food to find something appropriate for my high-maintenance cat. Then the next time I went in, I forgot my wallet and was completely out of cat food. The staff offered to put the purchase on my account so I could take it home and pay the next time I stopped in, it was such a huge help! Then the food my cat likes was on back-order, so they called me after each shipment to let me know whether the food was delivered or not. I could not recommend a place more, I will be going to Healthy Pets HQ for all my pets needs. Please go support this amazing local business!

  • 5/5 Vanessa F. 1 year ago on Google
    Helpful staff that really know what they are taking about! They have a loyalty program for certain food, i.e. after you buy 12 you get one bag free

  • 3/5 Spencer Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Bit expensive for pet food compared to others with same exact items. Due to the location I suppose. Store was nice and staff were friendly.

  • 5/5 J C A. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been dealing with this store since it opened and the owner and the staff are very helpful and really care about the people and pets they serve. Great quality products. 👌 👌👌👌👌

  • 5/5 Archit C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very kind and helpful staff

  • 5/5 Renée L. 3 years ago on Google
    My dog Milhouse and I's one and only pet store! I love the customer service and he loves the treats.

  • 5/5 Laura S. 3 years ago on Google
    Really great pet shop with good products and caring staff. They go above and beyond for customer's and their pets.

  • 5/5 Rocco B. 3 years ago on Google
    Best pet store in Ottawa. The employees are very friendly and you can tell they care about their customers. Not to mention there is a ton of selection and it is very reasonably priced!

  • 5/5 Jess M. 3 years ago on Google
    I used to live right down the street from Healthy Pets HQ. Great selection of products and helpful staff if you have any questions.

  • 5/5 Mimi W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great variety and really helpful staff! I found some unique cat treats here which were also "natural" - made me feel good about my purchase!

  • 5/5 Kelsey K. 3 years ago on Google
    Healthy Pets HQ has been my favourite spot for all my pet needs since 2019! While living in Centretown, it was always a pleasure to stop in and chat while picking up what I needed, and the staff are so knowledgeable and kind. Now that I'm in Vanier, it's been hard to find the brand of cat food my kitties like, and I'm so thankful to know I can still order from Healthy Pets. :) I'm happy to support this awesome local business. Thanks for all that you do!

  • 5/5 Jack H. 3 years ago on Google
    My corgi Andy always pulls a bit harder and wags her tail a bit faster whenever she knows we're close to Healthy Pets HQ. Lovely store with fantastic staff!

  • 5/5 dylan c. 3 years ago on Google
    i come here for a great selection of natural dog treats

  • 5/5 Jennifer F. 3 years ago on Google
    Cute store. Staff is always friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Katie P. 3 years ago on Google
    Lots of selection and great service.

  • 5/5 Sarah R. 3 years ago on Google
    Centretown is lucky to have such a community oriented business that loves our pets as much as we love them. Great quality food selections and very knowledgeable staff. They are like family to me. ❤

  • 5/5 Noah S. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing. The staff always greet their customers with a smile while also making sure that their needs are satisfied. Highly recommend this place for all of your animal's essentials!!

  • 5/5 Mac D. 3 years ago on Google
    Healthy Pets HQ is our local pet store and we LOVE it! The customer service is always incredible and they have a wide selection of treats & toys. Their curb side pick-up process has also been great.

  • 5/5 Morgan O. 3 years ago on Google
    Healthy Pets HQ is such an amazing business! They always provide amazing customer service and even order any special items that they don’t usually carry in stock that we need. We love supporting this business, and our dog definitely is happier & healthier for it!

  • 5/5 Cassie C. 3 years ago on Google
    I had to call many pet stores to find one that would order a specific kind of dry food for my ferrets that I wanted. Healthy Pets was happy to help and now has it in stock every time I need it! The staff is always super friendly and so helpful! Also, they are following Covid protocols and curbside pickup was very smooth and easy. Definitely my favourite pet store!

  • 5/5 Aubrie J. 5 years ago on Google
    I adopted my cat Blue from the store and they were super helpful at getting me all the supplies she needed! They have great products, and it's wonderful that they foster for Furry Tales.

  • 5/5 Grant H. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been a customer of many different pet stores and this store is hands down the best store I've ever been to. Their overall care for their customers and selection products is simply unmatched. Prices have always been more than fair. These are the reasons I've been a customer for the last 3 years and will be for the next 10!

  • 5/5 Stephanie B. 5 years ago on Google
    Even though it's a little out of the way for us, we try to stop here whenever we can.. They have an awesome selection, great prices and some of the friendliest staff we've ever met-- they even gave my dog this adorable cookie for his 1st Birthday! Aside from their clean & well-organized store, I'm always impressed by their selection of genuinely healthy dog treats/toys & commitment to finding homes for pets in need. Highly recommend checking them out! :)

  • 5/5 K S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great selection of cat toys, and super helpful staff that will help you find just what you need :) our cats love all the toys we get from Healthy Pets HQ!

  • 5/5 Alyssa A. 3 years ago on Google
    Big selection for most animals and really friendly staff!

  • 5/5 Reed R. 3 years ago on Google
    Healthy Pets has long been the local stop for all of my cats needs. Workers are so helpful, answer any questions, and are all so incredibly nice. I always find what i need, and if I can’t they can usually order it in for me anyway. Their curbside option has been so helpful, and easy to use during this difficult time. We just adopted Mystique through Furry Tales, and so it was natural that we chose Healthy Pets to help us stock up on what we need to spoil her. We love supporting them always, and its an added bonus that they support Furry Tales Cat Rescue. I will always choose Healthy Pets!

  • 5/5 Vero H. 3 years ago on Google
    Very knowledgeable and helpful staff!

  • 5/5 Jamie H. 3 years ago on Google
    My favourite pet store in Ottawa. The staff are wonderful, well informed, and always happy to answer questions. They’ve done a lot to take good precautions during the pandemic as well - it’s one of the few places I feel comfortable shopping in person right now

  • 5/5 Tim W. 3 years ago on Google
    They carry Orijen and Acana (Champion Pet Food), and the odour-neutralizing ammonia-blocking cat litter I like, whereas the other pet stores I found do not. Great selection of products, nice staff.

  • 5/5 Zachary H. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing store! The staff is so wonderful and nice along with great purchasing program. They also help local charities. Gladly pay slightly more for local, quality, friendly, and pet centered service. With the program as well it isnt even more expensive. Support this store!

  • 5/5 Mathieu L. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place! Great local pet store with a quality selection!!

  • 1/5 B C. 3 years ago on Google
    I was a regular customer here but have now switched to two other great stores where they respect all their customers, Pet Circus and Little Critters. They were adhering to the bylaw for a while but recently decided to discriminate against people with medical conditions and are violating human rights and breaking the law. I tried to kindly email them to confirm their new "rule" and they did not respond back. The bylaw (which is still posted on their window) clearly states medical exemptions. You either adhere to the whole bylaw or else you are in violation, stores can't pick and choose. My dog loved this store and I really enjoyed bringing donations here but am happy to spend my money and contribute where they respect everyone and treat all people equally. Curbside pick up is absolutely a great option for people who are concerned and cautious but some people like to browse and bring their animals in which they absolutely have the right to do. Hopefully they consider responding to customers inquiries and reassess the situation, especially after speaking with the human rights tribunal.

  • 5/5 Robert J. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff loving it!!!#

  • 5/5 Éricka L. 3 years ago on Google
    Helpful staff, great products.

  • 5/5 Bryan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Helpful staff, great selection

  • 5/5 Gabrielle 3 years ago on Google
    Super helpful and kind staff! Always a pleasure talking to them and purchasing quality pet items!

  • 5/5 Katie L. 3 years ago on Google
    I don't go anywhere else for my pet's needs. Every staff member that I've ever encountered has gone above and beyond to provide helpful and honest advice.

  • 5/5 Becky D. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff always remembers me even with a mask on. Thanks for stocking high quality pet foods and supplies, it makes keeping my babies happy easy.

  • 2/5 Coulter S. 3 years ago on Google
    Overpriced. Especially with the changes to covid they didn’t inform me of the price of the item I was paying for before taking my card inside and charging me. Gave questionable front door service asking me if I had “cash”... they charged my card without verifying the price to me and I paid $50 for a simple item. Ive been warned by other dog owners not to come here because of the service and pricing, I didn’t listen. That will be the last time I go to healthy pets and I will not be recommending it to my network. Terrible experience and marked up prices. No thank you

  • 5/5 garret t. 3 years ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place, great prices, friendly staff, always accommodating. Always recommend! I’d have to say this is the best pet store in centretown; Ottawa!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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