Our Stores
Visit us on Ellsworth Avenue in Shadyside or Route 30 in Greensburg for healthy foods and treats, unique products and knowledgeable staff.
Natural Foods & Treats
We only carry healthy natural foods that are good for your pets and can help you make informed choices about our products.
Unique Toys & Accessories
We carry fun and innovative pet toys, beds, accessories, and supplies that are both unique and affordable.
Grain Free Diets, Taurine & Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Last July, the FDA released a statement about a possible link between the development of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs and grain free diets, specifically those diets containing high levels of legumes and potatoes. Shortly after, the media began reporting the story without much detail, leading pet owners to believe that feeding any grain free diet could lead to their dog developing DCM. The story, however, is much more complicated than as presented in these news reports; no conclusive, causal evidence has been uncovered, and the facts about grain free diets, DCM and taurine in dog foods have led many to conclude that these concerns are unproven. Please read our FAQ below for more information about taurine, grain free diets and DCM. We have also included links to information from veterinarians and pet food manufacturers on the subject, including this piece by Dr. Doug Knueven of Beaver Animal Clinic that provides an excellent overview of the issue. What are grain free diets? Grain Free diets refer to any pet food diet that does not contain cereal grains (wheat, corn, soy, rice, barley, oats). As dry pet food (“kibble”) requires a form of starch as a binding agent, many grain free diets contain potatoes or legumes (peas, lentils or chickpeas) in lieu of grain. Although the news media has lumped diets not containing cereal grains all together, it is important to note that not all grain free diets are created equal – high quality grain free diets will contain mostly animal protein, with some potatoes or legumes used as binders and located further down the ingredient list. What is taurine? Taurine is an... read more
8th Annual Pet Photos with Santa
November 17 – Petagogy Greensburg December 1 – Petagogy Shadyside 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Bring your pets to Petagogy for photos with Santa taken by expert local pet photographer Jessica Wasik of Bark & Gold Photography! Jessica will take a free digital photo of your pet(s) sitting on Santa’s lap and provide options for ordering prints, holiday cards and more! Pets will be seen on a first come, first served basis and must be comfortable around other animals and people. If your pet is unable to be around other animals but would still like to be photographed on Santa’s lap, please email info@petagogy.com by November 14 (Greensburg) and November 28 (Shadyside) and we will try to accommodate them. Dogs must be on leashes (no retractable leashes, please). Cats and small animals must be in... read more