| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 30, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 30, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001826470 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-39878 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-1005932 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 10850 Via Frontera |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Diego |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92127 |
| City Area Code | 858 |
| Local Phone Number | 453-7845 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | WOOF |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
