New York City – September 10, 2026 -- A new guide from Consumer365 details how pet owners can now use same-day delivery apps like DoorDash to restock food, litter, and other bulky pet essentials without a store trip.
DoorDash delivers pet supplies from participating stores in as fast as 30 minutes
The service connects users with more than 100,000 grocery, convenience, and retail stores, and pet care is included alongside categories like beauty, electronics, and household goods. Availability depends on the customer's location and current store inventory, so delivery windows and fees vary by address.
Available items include food, litter, and cleanup supplies
Depending on the area, DoorDash may offer dog, cat, fish, and reptile food -- including live crickets in some locations -- as well as cat litter, puppy pads, waste bags, treats, toys, and grooming products. Brands available may include Purina, Blue Buffalo, Royal Canin, Freshpet, JustFoodForDogs, Stella & Chewy's, Taste of the Wild, PetSmart, and Petco, though specific products and package sizes differ by store.
Heavy packaging is the main pain point the guide addresses
Consumer365 notes that pet food and litter are purchased repeatedly but often come in bulky, hard-to-carry packages. The guide points to apartment dwellers, households without a vehicle, and people managing tight schedules as groups likely to benefit, along with situations like cleanup emergencies, travel prep, or the first days after adopting a new pet.
Consumers should check package details before checkout
Before ordering, Consumer365 recommends reviewing package size, quantity, product details, delivery time estimates, fees, and eligibility for recurring orders. It also flags added care needed for young animals, fish, reptiles, or pets on prescribed diets, since food type and life-stage requirements can vary.
Consumer365 frames the offering as part of DoorDash's broader retail expansion beyond restaurant delivery, giving existing app users a way to access pet essentials through the same platform they may already use for meals.