Dogs & Owners May Suffer from Same Allergic Traits

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A study published in Nature Communications found that owners and pets who live in a more urban environment were more likely to exhibit allergic symptoms. The reason? Both people and dogs in urban communities are limited in their exposure to healthy microbes that exist in a more rural or wilderness-type environment.

 

Interestingly, the increased ‘risk’ of allergies in an urban environment is largely attributed to lack of protective-effects. The protective effects include less exposure to livestock, western diets (e.g. American diet) and small family size. In other words, households with a lesser number of children, or no children and only 1 pet have a higher risk of allergies. According to another study, pet dogs have a reduced risk of allergies when exposed frequently to other animals as well as when living in a larger family.

Slow Feeders

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These are commonly recommended and used by pet parents all over. However, there is some evidence to suggest that the typical ‘maze’ style feeders may actually cause more harm than good. This is because the nose is one of the most sensitive part of a dogs body since it is filled with nerve endings. Constant ‘poking’ while dogs attempt to eat from traditional slow feeders can sometimes cause food aversion, frustration (e.g. tipping the bowl) and lack of joy around meal time.

 

Instead, there is a better way to feed – via a platter which naturally encourages dogs to eat slower as well as maintain a more natural position while eating. Platters we carry are made in the USA from plant-based material, are dishwasher safe and work for kibble, canned and raw feeding!

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Is Your Cat a Wanderer?

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Cats are very mysterious beings. They don’t like to be tied down. They’re natural wanderers. And Aoife McAleer’s cute cat, Jagger, is no exception. But Aoife wasn’t content to let her cat live a life of mystery without at least trying to figure out where she went when she left the house.

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Protect Your Mental Health – Get a Pet

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Sharing a home with a pet appeared to act as a buffer against psychological stress during lockdown, a new survey shows.

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NPP Tip

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Everything you NEED to know about pet poison control in one helpful link. While we hope you never need it – it’s always good to have the Pet Poison Control number saved in case you ever do!  Here are some little-known facts surrounding the Pet Poison Control service in hopes it helps you to avoid some frustration and save you previous time in the event of an emergency.

When pet parents call Pet Poison Control they are off put by the $59 fee, but this fee covers the Pet Poison Control services from this extensive team of experts and allows your veterinarian direct collaboration throughout the entire case. In other words, follow ups are included and a minimal cost for the valuable nature of this service. We suggest saving this number in your phone should you ever need it!

The sooner a pet poisoning is addressed, the easier, less expensive, and safer it is to treat.

ALL PETS, ALL POISONS 24/7 ANIMAL POISON CONTROL CENTER: (855) 764-7661

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Raw Feeding Veterinary Society

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There is a dedicated team of veterinarians that advocate for the safe, responsible feeding of fresh, raw food for dogs and cats. These vets and other professionals are members of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS). Nicci is also a member of this organization as well and you can learn more about the RFVS here: https://rfvs.info/about-us/

#1 Independent Pet Store in the United States

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We were named 2020’s #1 Independent Pet Store in the United States by Pet Business Magazine.

The Retailer Excellence Awards given out at the show recognized exceptional independent pet specialty stores in a variety of categories that are key to retail success.

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Terracyle

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NorthPoint Pets is a proud Terracycle Location. Drop off your Earthborn, Open Farm, Weruva and Guardian packaging and we’ll make sure it’s disposed of properly!

TerraCycle® is a social enterprise Eliminating the Idea of Waste®. In 21 countries, they tackle the issue from many angles. They’ve have found that nearly everything we touch can be recycled and collect typically non-recyclable items through national, first-of-their-kind recycling platforms.

Leading companies work with TerraCycle® to take hard-to-recycle materials from our programs, such as ocean plastic, and turn them into new products, and our new Loop platform aims to change the way the world shops with favorite brands in refillable packaging offered with convenience and style.

With your help, we’ve diverted millions of pounds of valuable resources from landfills all over the world, and we’re just getting started.

How do dogs and cats drink water?

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Dogs & cats drink water the same way – and it may not be how you think! Dogs actually bend their tongue backward making a little ‘scoop’ which allows a column of water into their mouth.

Holiday Boredom Bags are Here!

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If you’re staying home, your pet is probably tired of watching you on virtual meetings!

We want to help you keep them safe, happy and out of your hair!

We know a bored pet is one that’s going to get into trouble, fill out the form above and help us get to know your pet! Then we’ll create the best bag possible to fit your pets needs!

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