The Natural Dog

The Natural Dog Pet Food Market is your local home for high-quality pet food, treats, & supplies. We cater especially to those pet parents that want to ensure they’re feeding the best nutrition to their beloved dogs, cats, and birds. We’ve been in business for over 50 years and have been proud to serve the Hickory area with brands you can trust. Devoted to serving your family, both human and pet, we offer Curbside Pick-up, Local Delivery, and AutoShip services to help make caring for your pets even easier! At The Natural Dog, we pride ourselves in carrying a large selection of premium pet foods. Our Pet Nutrition Experts can help you pick out the right formula for your pet! We have formulas that are holistic, grain free, low-fat, high-protein, wheat/corn/soy free, senior, puppy and many more! We believe in providing you and your family with great brands, the best toys, fun treats, and great gifts from vetted brands that we are confident about bringing into our own homes, so we're ready and honored to be your go-to pet store in Hickory and Catawba County!

Founded by Roger & Diane Oakes in 1970, both The Natural Dog and Nature's Emporium have been our family’s businesses for over 50 years and we've been proud to serve the Hickory area with brands you can trust. You shouldn’t have to search far and wide to find the right solutions for your pet’s needs, so we carry premium brands that you can rely on for your fur family. With our emphasis on variety, customer satisfaction, and attention to detail, you'll see why local pet owners trust us year after year to help keep their pets happy and healthy.