Where to Buy Dog Food (including Raw Diet)

If you are visiting this page, you most likely feed your dog a top-quality dog food, homemade meals, or raw meaty bones.  You’ve come to the right place!  Here’s a list of stores that carry what you are looking for plus how to read dog food ingredient labels.

Pawniolo Pets – The meat they use in their all-natural prey model raw dog food comes from 100% grassfed beef raised on their family ranch in Waimea, Hawaii. They sell their raw dog food and treats and chews at Waimea Midweek Farmers Market (dog-friendly!), Aloha Pawz, The Public Pet (Honolulu), Kihei Pet Supply (Maui), and direct pick-up from their ranch that is located between Waimea and Honokaa.  Call them at 808-389-3789 to schedule pick-up or with any questions.

Waimea Butcher Shop
64-1032 Mamalahoa Hwy., Suite 101
Open Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Meats come from animals raised in Hawaii with no antibiotics, ever, and no added hormones. WBS only partners with farmers and ranchers who follow strict standards for animal welfare.  Their goal is to bring our community great-tasting beef, pork, lamb, and poultry that is environmentally and agriculturally sustainable.  They currently sell chicken liver and feet (look in the freezer), “Dog Treats” (beef jerky) and bone dust (perfect for those who make homecooked meals for their pets) as well as prepared dog food (Big Island grassfed ground beef, poi, rice or oatmeal, and omega oils).  They will be selling bones specifically for pets, and you can also request any part of the animal for custom order.

Honokaa Country Market (Replaced JJ’s Country Market in January 2017 – new name and ownership)
45-3745 Mamane Street (on the mauka side as you head to Waipio Valley)
808-775-7744

We have found that Honokaa Country Market carries the most inexpensive Big Island grassfed beef on the east side of Hawaii Island.  They carry grassfed beef (lean ground, extra lean ground, liver, whole heart, kidney), steaks of every cut/sort, local pork, turkey chubs (5 pounds is $32.50), chicken necks, whole chickens.  Current price of lean ground grassfeed beef is $5.79/lb.
**Call 2 days ahead for bulk items or to reserve a specialty meat item.**
Open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday.  

Kapa’au Veterinary Center
Kapaau Vet has a full size freezer that has frozen grassfed beef and turkey (5 lb chubs and necks).  They also carry high-end grain-free dry and canned dog/cat food.  Their selection changes as they learn about new, healthier brands, but in the past have carried Honest Kitchen, Evanger’s grain-free canned dog/cat food (pheasant, duck, bison, beef), and Nature’s Logic dry kibble.

Aloha Pawz Dog & Cat Boutique (Hilo) (The store itself is dog-friendly, too!)
697 Manono St., Unit 105
Hilo, HI 96720
Carries Acana, Merrick, Earthborn, Nulo, The Honest Kitchen, Bixbi, Stella & Chewy’s, complete raw meals by Pawniolo Pets and Lava Paws and many locally-made healthy treats from 4 Little Monsters Shop, Lava Paws, Pawniolo Pets, and Poi Dog Treats.
Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; closed Sunday.

Kona Raw Pet Food Co-op (Holualoa)
For a one-time membership fee of $5.00, members can buy the amounts of rmb (Raw Meaty Bones) their pets need for a week or a month at wholesale prices (the BEST prices on island).  Volunteer and receive a discount on your order.  They also carry Wysong and The Honest Kitchen dog food brands.
Contact Sandra Scarr: 808-322-9445 (office); 808-987-5005 (cell)
78-6915 Palekana Road, Holualoa, HI 96725

4 Little Monsters Shop (Sells online, at occasional events, and at Aloha Pawz Dog & Cat Boutique)
Besides making single ingredient pet treats (smelt, beef heart and kidney, chicken jerky, and pork chews), Rachel (owner) also makes handmade paracord collars and leashes that are UV fade resistant and machine-washable…all made right on the Big Island with love!

Waimea Town Farmers Market at Parker Ranch (Dog-friendly farmers market!!)
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Waimea, HI  96743
Saturdays from 7:30 am – 12:00 noon
Island Fresh Poultry sells raw chicken necks, feet, liver, gizzards, heart, eggs, and whole cleaned chickens every Saturday. (NOTE: I don’t believe they are there anymore, but still a fun farmers market!)

Del’s Feed and Farm Supply (Hilo) (The store itself is dog-friendly, too!)
199 Kalanikoa Street
Hilo, HI  96720
Phone: 808-935-6378
Open Monday through Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sunday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Carries 4Health and a variety of grain-free dog food brands.

Petco

Kona Commons
74-5446 Makala Boulevard
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 334-1012
Store Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Prince Kuhio Plaza
111 E. Puainako Street – OPENED APRIL 9, 2018
Hilo, HI
(808) 959-3276
Store Hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Ho Braw Pet Food (Big Island) – Meet-ups on Big Island, also ships to Oahu

808 Raw Petfood (Oahu)

Protect Your Pooch, Read Pet Food Labels

Purchasing food for your beloved pooch is one of the major expenses you have within your household budget. But, have you ever wondered what is actually inside the pet food that you toss in your grocery cart? From wet to dry food, there are many different types of grub that your animals eat. They might not know what they are consuming, but it is your responsibility to read labels and know exactly what is put inside the food products that you serve.

With increasingly busy schedules, there is hardly enough time to run errands or take your time shopping for pet food. Yet, the sad news is that there might be ingredients in store-bought pet food that are actually harmful to Fido. From toxic food dyes to preservatives, you might be unknowingly feeding your pets poison which can cause negative side effects, symptoms and diseases.

For more information on harmful pet food ingredients, take a look at this infographic so you know what to look out for the next time you go grocery shopping.