Petco Vital Care Premier costs $19.99/month ($240/year). The math only works if you use every included benefit — and most members don't. Here's the honest breakdown.
⚡ Quick Cancel: Call 1-877-738-6742 or visit your local Petco. Vital Care is a 12-month commitment — cancel at term end to avoid early termination charges.
What Vital Care Premier Includes
Routine vet exam (1/year): Value ~$50-75
Grooming discount (20% off): Value varies — $10-20/visit if you groom monthly
Nutrition consult: Value ~$0 (free advice is available from any vet)
10% off food and supplies: Value depends on spending — $50-200/year for heavy shoppers
Pals Rewards 2x points: Translates to small discounts on future purchases
Free same-day delivery: Value ~$5-7/order if you use it regularly
The Math: When It Works vs Doesn't
Vital Care WORKS if you: • Get your vet exam at Petco Vetco ($75 saved) • Groom monthly at Petco ($120-240 saved with 20% off) • Buy $200+/month in food/supplies at Petco ($240+ saved with 10% off) • Total value: $435-555/year vs $240 cost = worth it
Vital Care DOESN'T work if you: • Use your own vet (exam benefit wasted: -$75) • Don't groom at Petco (grooming discount wasted: -$120) • Buy mostly from Chewy/Amazon (product discount wasted: -$200) • Actual value: $50-100/year vs $240 cost = not worth it
Free Vital Care Tier
Many people don't know: Petco has a free Vital Care tier that includes:
Pals Rewards points on purchases
Basic nutrition guidance
Select product discounts
Birthday treat for your pet
The free tier covers most of what casual Petco shoppers need.
How to Cancel
Check your membership start date — Vital Care is a 12-month commitment
Call 1-877-738-6742 or visit your Petco store
If mid-term, ask about early cancellation terms (may owe remaining months)
If at term end, cancel before auto-renewal
Downgrade to free Vital Care tier instead of full cancel if you still shop at Petco
Costco Kirkland pet food: High quality (Diamond Naturals-made), 30-40% less than premium brands
Amazon Subscribe & Save (5-15% off): Same brands as Petco, often cheaper
Tractor Supply: Bulk pet food at excellent prices (especially large breeds)
Your vet for meds: Chewy Pharmacy or Costco Pharmacy often beats Petco on prescriptions
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