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| - This place is a miracle for people who love their pets, and care about what they feed them. They sum it up well with their philosophy, "When we opened the shop, I think we did it a bit backwards. Instead of deciding we wanted to open a pet shop, then finding a space, contacting local wholesalers and picking from their lists for our inventory, we started from the premise that there were some really fine products that were hard for Pittsburghers to find." If you are not in the Regent Square area, there is also an online store, and can have these products delivered. If you are in the area, but need something delivered, Animal Nature will deliver for a small fee. The website is very informative, listing local resources and products they do and don't carry and reasons why.
The owners, and one staff member who work here are very knowledgeable and very friendly. You can bring your pet with you, and often whoever is working has brought a pet with them which is a great chance for animal socialization.
The products they have are eco-friendly, human-grade, sustainable, organic, and fair-trade& come from companies who donate back to rescue organizations, sanctuaries, or other animal causes. They have a variety of dry kibble, canned and raw food. They also carry pet supplies, treats and supplements. We love PLAQUE-OFF a natural supplement we add to our Pekingese dry kibble to aid in removing tartar build-up.
If you are not used to buying premium, high-grade animal food, the prices may surprise you a little at first. Just remember, high-grade food is more nutrient dense meaning you need less food to fill your four-legged friend. It's also easier for your dog to digest. Feeding well now will save your animal's health in the future! Be sure to ask Nina and Ute for more information if you have any questions!
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