Research Archives

The NorthPoint Pets team standing together during the NorthPoint Pets expansion in Cheshire, CT

Why We’re Expanding: A Note From Nicci

May 28, 2025/ Nicole R. Cammack

We’re expanding, not just to get bigger, but to build something better. NorthPoint Pets is tripling in size to offer more services, more support, and the same honest, science-driven care.

“My Dog Was Sick, So I Made a Pet Food Brand” – The Industry’s Most Misleading Marketing Gimmick

May 8, 2025/ Nicole R. Cammack

When pet food marketing leans on emotional stories, science often gets left behind. Learn how to see through the noise and choose the best nutrition for your pet.

The Truth Behind Pet Influencer Endorsements

May 1, 2025/ Nicole R. Cammack

Influencer hype and fancy labels don’t equal better pet food. Learn how to see past the marketing and choose what truly benefits your pet’s health.

The Pet Food Trend Cycle: When Marketing Overrides Nutrition

April 30, 2025/ Nicole R. Cammack

Think your pet’s food is cutting-edge? It might just be clever marketing. Uncover the truth behind pet food myths and trends.

Is Your Pet’s Food Truly Innovative or Just Expensive Hype?

April 21, 2025/ Nicole R. Cammack

The label looks new. The buzzwords are louder. But the food? It’s mostly the same. Behind every “reformulated” recipe is often a marketing strategy—not a nutritional breakthrough. Here’s how to tell the difference—and why it matters for your pet’s health.

Modern pet food marketing creates more confusion than clarity for consumers.

Influencer Approved, Science Denied: Navigating the Pet Industry’s Marketing Maze

April 2, 2025/ Nicole R. Cammack

Petfood trends are driven by marketing, not science. Learn how to cut through the noise and choose products that actually support your pet’s health.

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.