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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Help us welcome Savannah, Melyssa & Jordyn!

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Into Pet Nutrition?

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I often get asked where I learned ‘everything’ I know about pet nutrition. The truth is, the more I learn the more I realize I don’t know… that’s because nutrition, much like medicine, is an art. It will be applied differently based on the situation in front of you which can have a lot of variables. My knowledge is a combination of both eclectic formal and informal education in both human and animal sciences in addition to my experience over the last 14 (almost 15) years. If I am to be honest, much of what I was taught within the first half of my journey is either obsolete or has been proven wrong which shows just how fluid the field is – but is what I find so fascinating. The answers are always changing, and they certainly aren’t simple or easy.

 

All of these things considered there are some fantastic resources for nutrition that are rooted in science. One of my favorites is a book by Linda P. Case called Dog Food Logic. The title says it all really, as it introduces logic into the equation. Much of the market is so polluted by marketing, and false claims that make that pet food aisle so overwhelming – even for those of us that ‘know what we’re talking about’

 

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Oh no they didn’t…

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COVID-19 Related Pet Names Are on the Rise

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused us all to look at the world a bit differently. It’s influenced the way we work, how we shop and even the way we gather. But there’s another way the pandemic is influencing our lives: the names of our pets.

According to a survey conducted by Rover.com, a network of pet sitters and dog walkers, top-trending COVID-19-related names include Covi, Rona, Corona and Covie.

National Geographic’s Best Animal Photo’s of 2020

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Check out a few of the images below, and all of National Geographic’s best animal photos of 2020 here.[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1608729279612{margin-top: 60px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”4059″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”4058″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”4057″ img_size=”full”]All Photos are the property of their Individual Owners. Photos may not be redistributed without the permission of National Geographic and the owners of each photo.