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Before and after cleaning a dirty dog collar

Think Twice Before Putting a Dirty Collar on Your Clean Dog

March 6, 2025/ Morgan Laudano

We all know the feeling, your pup is fresh out of the bath, smelling amazing, looking fluffy, and ready for all the snuggles. But before you grab that collar and clip it back on, stop for a second. If that dirty collar hasn’t been cleaned recently, you might be undoing all your hard work.

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Blood test for H5N1 Avian Influenza held by a gloved hand, with a chicken in the background. Learn about bird flu risks, symptoms, and prevention for pets.

Avian Flu and Your Pets: What Every Pet Parent Should Know

January 15, 2025/ Nicole R. Cammack

Is your pet at risk of avian flu? Learn how to keep them safe and healthy today!

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H5N1 in Cats: Understanding Risks and Safe Practices

H5N1 in Cats: A Closer Look at What We Know and Don’t Know

December 31, 2024/ Nicole R. Cammack

H5N1 avian influenza in cats has raised questions about raw pet food safety. Get the facts and protect your pet’s health.

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Recent FDA Pet Food Recalls & Warning LettersRecent FDA Pet Food Recalls & Warning Letters. Images captured from FDA website. Date accessed: 15Mar2023.

Big Pet Food v. Raw Food: Recalls & Warning Letters

March 15, 2023/ Nicole R. Cammack
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An ‘FDA Warning Letter’ is not just a ‘Warning’

August 30, 2021/ Nicole R. Cammack

….and other lessons courtesy of Midwestern Pet Foods   A little background: If you’re just catching up, Midwestern Pet …

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‘Voluntary’ Pet Food Recalls are NOT Voluntary

January 15, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

A Brief History of Deadly Pet Food Recalls Many pet owners, retailers and veterinarians believe that ‘voluntary’ pet food …

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Recalled Pet Food: Aflatoxin

Must Read: Aflatoxin Pet Food Recalls

January 1, 2021/ Nicole R. Cammack

The recall of SportMix dog and cat foods may impact you even if you’re not feeding the food being …

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Before and after cleaning a dirty dog collar

Think Twice Before Putting a Dirty Collar on Your Clean Dog

March 6, 2025
We all know the feeling, your pup is fresh out of the bath, smelling amazing, looking fluffy, and ready for all the snuggles. But before you grab that collar and clip it back on, stop for a second. If that dirty collar hasn’t been cleaned recently, you might be undoing all your hard work.
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-06-at-12.41.38 PM.png 1402 1794 Morgan Laudano https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Morgan Laudano2025-03-06 18:01:322025-03-26 16:32:47Think Twice Before Putting a Dirty Collar on Your Clean Dog
Blood test for H5N1 Avian Influenza held by a gloved hand, with a chicken in the background. Learn about bird flu risks, symptoms, and prevention for pets.

Avian Flu and Your Pets: What Every Pet Parent Should Know

January 15, 2025
Is your pet at risk of avian flu? Learn how to keep them safe and healthy today!
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Edit-Avian-Flu.webp 567 850 Nicole R. Cammack https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Nicole R. Cammack2025-01-15 21:10:322025-01-16 16:30:47Avian Flu and Your Pets: What Every Pet Parent Should Know
H5N1 in Cats: Understanding Risks and Safe Practices

H5N1 in Cats: A Closer Look at What We Know and Don’t Know

December 31, 2024
H5N1 avian influenza in cats has raised questions about raw pet food safety. Get the facts and protect your pet’s health.
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Edited-Cat-relaxin.webp 853 1280 Nicole R. Cammack https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Nicole R. Cammack2024-12-31 21:58:342025-01-16 16:18:10H5N1 in Cats: A Closer Look at What We Know and Don’t Know
Recent FDA Pet Food Recalls & Warning LettersRecent FDA Pet Food Recalls & Warning Letters. Images captured from FDA website. Date accessed: 15Mar2023.

Big Pet Food v. Raw Food: Recalls & Warning Letters

March 15, 2023
Read more
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An ‘FDA Warning Letter’ is not just a ‘Warning’

August 30, 2021
….and other lessons courtesy of Midwestern Pet Foods   A…
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/FDA-REcalls-Warning-Letters.png 1080 1080 Nicole R. Cammack https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Nicole R. Cammack2021-08-30 19:22:322023-05-04 19:39:39An ‘FDA Warning Letter’ is not just a ‘Warning’

‘Voluntary’ Pet Food Recalls are NOT Voluntary

January 15, 2021
A Brief History of Deadly Pet Food Recalls Many pet owners,…
Read more
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Recalled Pet Food: Aflatoxin

Must Read: Aflatoxin Pet Food Recalls

January 1, 2021
The recall of SportMix dog and cat foods may impact you even…
Read more
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