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Owner Review Summary
Distilled from Google reviews — see what pet owners actually say
👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praise the team for being friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, especially when guiding pets through a change to raw feeding. Many reviews mention clear, practical advice, strong product knowledge, and visible improvements such as better energy, healthier coats, improved skin issues, weight management and allergy support. Customers also value the wide range of raw meats, treats and food options for both cats and dogs, with several saying their pets enjoy visiting and eating the food.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only a few recurring practical concerns. One reviewer found the location a little hard to find, another mentioned parking nearby can be tricky, and pricing was described as pricey at times by one customer while another felt it was good value. One negative review raised concern about dated salmon pieces and poorer customer service than before, but this is not a common pattern across the wider feedback.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Raw pet food diets
- Diet transition support
- Cat and dog nutrition
- Allergy and skin support
- Weight management advice
- Raw meat blocks and treats
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Overall Ratings
* Aspects marked with an asterisk are mentioned in too few reviews — scores are indicative only.
🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Ask the team for diet transition advice if moving from tinned, biscuit or conventional food to raw feeding.
- Bring up any skin, allergy, weight or digestive concerns, as several owners found the staff helpful with tailored feeding guidance.
- Check parking options before visiting, as one reviewer found nearby parking tricky.
- If your pet is fussy, ask about the range of meats, mixed cubes and treats, as reviewers mention good variety for picky cats and dogs.
- Inspect dated or perishable items when purchasing and contact the store promptly if anything looks unsuitable.
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Conditions commonly treated here
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Acne-Cats
Acne-Dogs
Acral Lick Dermatitis
Alopecia, Noninflammatory-Dogs
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Anal Sac Disorders
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Opening Hours
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Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the questions pet owners ask most often — tap a question to read the full answer. For other concerns, please consult a licensed veterinarian.
Raw Essentials is in Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021. No train, ferry or light-rail station was found within easy walking distance, so driving or checking Google Maps for the nearest bus route is the most practical option; street parking is typically available in the suburb, but check local signage before leaving your car.
Raw Essentials is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Hours can change on public holidays, so call ahead to confirm before making a special trip.
You can contact Raw Essentials by phone on (09) 974 5665 or visit their website at https://www.rawessentials.co.nz/. This is the best way to ask about current products, nutrition advice, opening hours or visiting the Grey Lynn store.
To book time with Raw Essentials or ask about nutrition guidance, contact the store through its website or call to enquire. Reviews highlight helpful advice for owners changing cats or dogs to raw feeding, so it is worth asking what information to bring about your pet's current diet, weight, skin, allergy or digestive concerns.
Consultation or advice fees for Raw Essentials are not listed in the provided information, and veterinary fees in New Zealand vary by clinic and are not government regulated. Call the store for a current quote, ask for an itemised written estimate for any procedure or service, and consider pet insurance or payment-plan options in general if you are budgeting for wider pet care.
Payment methods for Raw Essentials are not specified in the provided information. In New Zealand, vet and pet-care businesses commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa or Mastercard, contactless tap-and-go such as payWave or PayPass, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and sometimes cash, but call ahead to confirm what this store currently accepts.
Raw Essentials specialises in raw pet food diets and nutrition support for cats and dogs. The provided review summary mentions diet transition support, allergy and skin support, weight management advice, raw meat blocks, treats, and help choosing food options for fussy pets.
Raw Essentials is strongly reviewed, with a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 110 reviews. Pet owners often praise the friendly, helpful and knowledgeable team, clear raw-feeding advice, product range, and support for healthier coats, skin issues, energy, allergies and weight management; a small number mention that parking can be tricky, the location may be hard to find, pricing can feel high, or that perishable items should be checked carefully.
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