Dan
Hidden Charges/Deceptive Practices
I used to own Petkit equipment but switched to another company due to product issues and the other company had a better design for smaller portions for my overweight cat. So I do some research on their new products and they seem really improved and I figure, if it fails within 30 days I'll just return it. So I pay for the order and get an email receipt where there's a 2nd item on my invoice that I didn't authorize. It's for a "Worry Free Delivery". I contact them and they say it is Delivery Protection from lost or damaged packages, but I called them out and said basic insurance is covered by sellers and not the customer, especially at the point of getting the email receipt. They said I would have had to have manually chosen the protection (which I know I didn't and actually removed unnecessary accessories) I also searched their site for info about the Seel Protection... There's nothing anywhere about it. I call them out on that in the next email and they all of a sudden it's delivery protection AND coverage for malfunctions and accidental damage. Ok, now this is starting to sound like a warranty but I followed up and asked the terms and things that are/are not covered and they referred me back to Seel. Still no actual warranty. Now it might seem ridiculous but it was for $2 in change, but it's not theirs to take. So while this email back and forth is happening, they refund me $0.18 and put the full charge on my card again (essentially giving me $0.18 back for an unauthorized charge). So after the unauthorized added "protection" that shouldn't be a customers problem, emailing back and forth for explanations and details about the charge I get misdirection answers. Then they start playing around with the charges on my card, without my authorization. At this point I tell them I have no trust in their company and demanded a refund. Then I get an email from Seel telling me I have them the wrong order number and email address. I called BS on them again because I had just looked for more information there with the information I gave them and it pulled up with no issues...I even took a screenshot to price a point before I had asked for my money back. Now they're playing games like I'm some kind of gullible idiot. At this point I'm calling my bank and reporting fraud because I don't trust them to do the right thing or try something else like a processing charge or something. I'm blocking them from being able to do anything else on my credit card. DON'T TRUST THIS COMPANY!!
Response from PETKITApr 14, 2026
Hi Dan, We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and understand why this situation caused concern. Transparency and trust are extremely important to us, and we regret that this interaction left you feeling otherwise. To clarify, the “Worry-Free Delivery” (Seel Protection) is an optional add-on service that is selected during checkout and is intended to provide additional coverage beyond standard shipping. It should never be added without customer awareness, and we take your feedback seriously regarding how this was presented. Regarding the charge adjustments, we sincerely apologize for any confusion caused during the refund process. This was not our intention, and we understand how this could appear unclear or concerning. We would genuinely appreciate the opportunity to review your case in detail and ensure everything was handled correctly. As we’re unable to locate your order directly through Trustpilot, please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and a screenshot of this review, and we will prioritize a full review of your case. Thank you for bringing this to our attention — your feedback helps us improve both our communication and customer experience. – The PETKIT Team



