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.
Petagogy Shadyside’s 8th Anniversary PAWty & Pet Vendor Fair
Petagogy Shadyside is turning eight, and we’re celebrating with our annual Anniversary PAWty & Pet Vendor Fair on Sunday, June 2 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm! Bring your pup and enjoy activities, samples, giveaways, raffles and more! Plus, get 10% off your entire purchase at Petagogy Shadyside (on top of special deals on select pet food brands)*! • Representatives from natural pet food and treat companies • Pet photo booth with Bark & Gold Photography • $10 nail trims by Courtney from Steel City Pack Leader • Locally-made collars & recycled apparel from Scout Dog and PupCycled for sale • Prize raffle featuring pet gift baskets and gift certificates–all proceeds benefit Humane Animal Rescue • Free doggie ice cream, samples, giveaways and more! The event will take place in the parking lot across the street from Petagogy (adjacent to Kozloff & Meaders Antiques). Both metered and residential street parking in Shadyside is free on Sundays! Take advantage of these special pet food deals during the event: (Shadyside location only) • Earthborn Holistic & Venture: $2 off 4.5 and 5 lb bags, $3 off 12.5 and 14 lb bags, $5 off 25 and 28 lb bags • Farmina: $2 off all 3.3 and 5.5 lb bags, $3 off all 15.4 lb bags, $5 off all 26.4 lb bags • Fromm: $4 off all 2, 4 and 5 lb bags, $7 off all 12 and 15 lb bags, $10 off all 26, 30 and 33 lb bags • Fussie Cat: $2 off all 2 lb bags, $3 off all 4 lb bags, $5 off all 10 lb bags • Open Farm: 20% off all foods and treats... read more
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