Food & Toppers

Hold the Kefir!

December 11, 2020/ NorthPoint Pets

Kefir has gained recent popularity for pets, but is it all it’s cracked up to be? Science says it’s …

I was feeding Performatrin: Now what do I do?

November 5, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

‘House-brand’ or just marketing? Large chain stores and online retailers such as Pet Valu, Chewy, Pet Smart, Costco and …

Grain-Free Pet Food Diets | What to Know Before Switching

October 7, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

The benefit and necessity of grain-free pet food have come under scrutiny in recent years due to an FDA …

Concerned about grain-free diets? The FDA report tells a different story.

October 7, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

How To Switch Your Cat’s Food

September 23, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

Have you ever tried to switch your cat to a new food without success? This is actually a …

Nutrition: Could The Way You Buy Pet Food Be Putting Your Best Friend At Risk?

July 21, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

How to Safely Store Dry Food

July 14, 2020/ Abbie Montonye

We’ve all heard it before—Keep your pet food in the original bag, do not dump the food into a …

Grain-Free Pet Foods and Heart Disease: The Whole Truth

October 11, 2019

Pet owners and veterinarians are expressing concern over the potential relationship between grain-free pet foods and heart disease known as Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). However, little research and data are available on this topic, and some industry professionals fail to recognize the greater issue at hand. DCM is just one of the many health concerns that pet owners face, including cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and allergies.

The Evolution of Pet Food: From Table Scraps to Extruded Kibble

June 17, 2019

In this article, we will take a look at the evolution of pet food, from the invention of the dog biscuit to the extrusion process of making kibble and the current trend of individualized nutrition.