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Rotation Diets Keep it Interesting (and Healthy!)

Many of our customers notice that Jack, our resident canine food reviewer, changes his food on a regular basis. While the timeframe may vary, we try to rotate our pets’ food at least every three months. There are several good reasons

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Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Halloween is just around the corner! While you’re gathering together your costume, stocking up on candy and transforming your yard into a graveyard, remember that holidays like Halloween can be stressful times for your pets. Pets don’t understand why their best

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Meet Nancy, Owner and Baker at Woof Stop Barkery!

As many of you know, we at Petagogy pride ourselves on stocking items that are both unique and high-quality. We go out of our way to find fun and innovative products that aren’t available anywhere else. And we only carry products

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Meet the folks behind Fluff & Tuff plush toys!

As many of you know, we at Petagogy pride ourselves on stocking items that are both unique and high-quality. We go out of our way to find fun and innovative products that aren’t available anywhere else. And we only carry products

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Introducing Your New Baby to Your Furbabies

As many of our customers know, we, Ben and Elsie, recently added baby Ada to our family. After the requisite 30 seconds of ooooing and aahhhing over the new baby, the first question people ask is “How are the dogs doing?”

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Jack’s Journey to the Food Bowl: A Picky Eater’s Food Picks

This month’s food: Zignature Attention dogs with food allergies! There is a delicious LIMITED INGREDIENT food for you!! Do grains make you strain? Does gluten keep you poopin’? Does chicken get you itchin’? Do potatoes…well, nothing rhymes with potatoes, but are

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Get to know the folks at Cycle Dog!

As many of you know, we at Petagogy pride ourselves on stocking items that are both unique and high-quality. We go out of our way to find fun and innovative products that aren’t available anywhere else. And we only carry products

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Food Intolerances and Allergies

Folks come into our store everyday complaining that their pets are suffering from any number of maladies: constant itching and scratching, frequent ear infections, poor coat quality, loose stool, chronic gas, or red bumps on their skin, just to name a

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Meet Allison, the Newest Member of the Petagogy Team!

Some of you may have noticed a new face behind the counter at Petagogy. As owners of an independent store, we try to be as hands on as possible. And when it came time to hire our first employee, we wanted

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Fireworks and Noise Anxiety

July 4 is upon us, which means picnics, barbeques, and…fireworks. Fireworks are exciting for us, but our pets may not understand what is happening and can be overtaken by anxiety and fear because of the loud noises. If you know that

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Summer is Heating Up…Keep Your Pets Cool and Safe!

Summer is here, which means tons of summer fun for humans and pets alike. But with the hot weather comes several safety issues that we want you to keep in mind. Noise anxiety Thunderstorms and fireworks can be heard on many

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JACK’S JOURNEY TO THE FOOD BOWL: A PICKY EATER’S FOOD PICKS FOR DOGS AND CATS

This month’s food: Primal I’ve been having a really bizarre recurring dream lately. In it, I’m running with a pack of wild Labradoodles. We’re tiptoeing through the brush, on the lookout for our next kill, careful not to make any noise.

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Jack’s Journey to the Food Bowl: A Picky Eater’s Food Picks

This month’s food: Nature’s Logic Last weekend, my folks, Bumble Bee and I took a nice long walk through Frick Park. Nature was poking its head out everywhere; flowers, bugs and buds were on every hillside and creek bottom. It was

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Keep Your Pets Flea and Tick Free!

Spring is finally here, which means baseball, tulips and the return of fleas and ticks! The mild winter has exacerbated the flea and tick population, so in Western Pennsylvania we’re expecting a higher than average flea and tick problem this spring,

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JACK’S JOURNEY TO THE FOOD BOWL: A PICKY EATER’S FOOD PICKS FOR DOGS AND CATS

This month’s food: The Honest Kitchen To quote O.D.B., one of my favorite rappers, “baby, I like it raw.” And while The Honest Kitchen isn’t necessarily 100% raw, it’s made from fresh, whole foods and provides approximately the same nutritional benefits

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Pet Dental Health

February is pet dental health month! Good dental health is an important part of your pet’s overall health and well-being. Too much plaque and tarter can erode your pet’s gums, creating pockets for bacterial infections. These infections can cause tooth and

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JACK’S JOURNEY TO THE FOOD BOWL: A PICKY EATER’S FOOD PICKS FOR DOGS AND CATS

This month’s food: Solid Gold Sun Dancer I have tried lots of dry pet foods. Not only is it healthy to switch and rotate foods, it also allows me to expand and refine my palate. One of my current favs is

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Resolve to Get More Exercise…for Both You and Your Dog!

Is one of your new year’s resolutions to exercise more? One of the easiest ways to clock some more cardio time is to increase walks with your pooch. Not only will your body benefit, but your dog will be happier and

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Natural Solutions for Common Pet Problems: Bad Breath

Every day customers come into Petagogy looking for solutions to their pet’s maladies. Some are finicky eaters, others suffer from separation anxiety or have dry, itchy skin. Just like humans, different pets will require different solutions. Each week we will be

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Holiday and Winter Pet Hazards

The holidays are a wonderful time filled with family, friends, decorations and good food, but the holidays and cold weather also bring some potential hazards that all pet owners need to be aware of. Keep your holidays healthy and happy by

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Natural Solutions for Common Pet Problems: Finicky Eaters

Every day customers come into Petagogy looking for solutions to their pet’s maladies. Some are finicky eaters, others suffer from separation anxiety or have dry, itchy skin. Just like humans, different pets will require different solutions. Each week we will be

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Natural Solutions for Common Pet Problems: Joint Pain

Every day customers come into Petagogy looking for solutions to their pet’s maladies. Some are finicky eaters, others suffer from separation anxiety or have dry, itchy skin. Just like humans, different pets will require different solutions. Each week we will be

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Natural Solutions for Common Pet Problems: Skin and Coat

Every day customers come into Petagogy looking for solutions to their pet’s maladies. Some are finicky eaters, others suffer from separation anxiety or have dry, itchy skin. Just like humans, different pets will require different solutions. Each week we will be

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Natural Solutions for Common Pet Problems: Digestion, Diarrhea and Stomach Problems

Every day customers come into Petagogy looking for solutions to their pet’s maladies. Some are finicky eaters, others suffer from separation anxiety or have dry, itchy skin. Just like humans, different pets will require different solutions. Each week we will be

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Natural Solutions for Common Pet Problems: Anxiety

Every day customers come into Petagogy looking for solutions to their pet’s maladies. Some are finicky eaters, others suffer from separation anxiety or have dry, itchy skin. Just like humans, different pets will require different solutions. Each week we will be

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“Buzz” on Toys with Bumble Bee

This month’s toy: Busy Buddy Nibble Kibble from Premier People look at me and think I’m all beauty and no brains. It’s easy to understand why: my goofy expressions, my big floppy lips and the fact that I’m a promiscuous cuddler.

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Keep Your Pets Safe During Emergencies

Although the northeastern United States and Western Pennsylvania have not been known as areas for natural disasters, Mother Nature told us otherwise this year with the tornado that hit Greensburg, the Virginia earthquake, and massive flooding caused by large storms. These

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Dry vs. Canned: The Basics of Feline Feeding

Many people feed their cats dry food, and it’s easy to understand why: it’s simple, clean and convenient. You can just plunk down a bowl of kitty kibble and let your cats eat as they like. But what many people don’t

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Jack’s Journey to the Food Bowl: A Picky Eater’s Food Picks for Dogs and Cats

This month’s food: NOW! by Petcurean Pet Nutrition Being one of the three Petagogy store dogs, a lot is asked of me. Among my many jobs, I’ve been asked to sample the huge selection of foods my folks’ store carries. This

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Dish on Dessert with Deeka

This month’s treat: Bravo! Bonus Bites Venison Liver Treats My mom and dad tell me that when they were growing up their parents would say things like “eat your liver or you’re not getting any dessert.” Well, for me, liver is

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“Buzz” on Toys with Bumble Bee

This month’s toy: Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Eggplant with Treat Spot (perfect for Pet Fairy Noshers!) WOOO WEEEE!!!  It’s been barking hot out there lately…time for a cool summer treat! My toy this month is Planet Dog’s Orbee-Tuff Eggplant with Treat Spot.

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On Recalls and What We Stock

From day one, our store’s mission has been to provide Pittsburghers with access to healthy foods and products for their pets. In order to accomplish this, we spent months deciding what foods to carry and which ones to avoid. Quality ingredients,

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Dish on Dessert with Deeka

This month’s treat: Good Dog bones by Sojos Welcome to my new monthly column where I get to report on all the goodies and treats I LOVE to eat! This month I’ve been testing out Good Dog bone treats made by

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“Buzz” on Toys with Bumble Bee

This month’s toy: Headzee Giraffe by A Cheerful Pet Welcome to my monthly column where I report on all the new toys I get to play with! This month I received a giraffe “Headzee” toy to review. It’s made by A

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Pet Food Ingredients 101

When choosing a pet food, the most important thing to do is to read the ingredients list. Quality and nutritious foods for both dogs and cats should have a named animal protein (like chicken, salmon, or lamb) or animal meal (like

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Jack’s Journey to the Food Bowl: A Picky Eater’s Food Picks

This month’s food: Lotus Welcome to my monthly column where I report on all the new foods I get to try (don’t worry cat owners––most of the foods I will be reporting on make both dog and cat varieties)! Staying in

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Join Petagogy Paws!

Petagogy Paws Club is our store’s free program for frequent buyers. Petagogy Paws Club members get great benefits, including: $10 e-mail coupons for every $200 you spend in our store. Birthday card and $5 coupon to celebrate up to two of

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Petagogy Offers Free Delivery!

We know many of our customers are our neighbors. So, if you’re out walking your dog and realize you’re out of food, or are in the middle of your daily run and suddenly remember you need cat litter, no problem! Stop

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Grand Opening Celebration

Saturday, June 4, 2011 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Visit us during our grand opening celebration to see our selection of healthy, natural and high-quality pet foods, treats, toys, accessories and supplies. Stop by for free samples, giveaways, a gift-basket raffle,

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