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Why Accurately Measuring Your Pet’s Food is Essential

June 7, 2023/ Jenna Harrison

One of the easiest steps we can take to better our pets’ health is to measure their food accurately. Being attentive to meal portion size is an important detail for maintaining not just our pet’s weight, but their whole body health. 

Why ‘Eyeballing’ Isn’t Enough

Feeding your pet the right amount of food is crucial for their overall health and well-being. Do you feed a “handful” or a “scoop” of dry food? Do you just fill your pet’s bowl? If so, exactly how much is that “scoop” or “handful”? Is your measurement more or less than a cup?

Read more
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4 Easy Ways to Prepare for the Most Inconvenient Events

April 16, 2023/ Jenna Harrison

Not all pet emergencies are life-threatening. Some are simply inconveniences that always seem to happen at 5 p.m. on a Friday when your vet is going home for the weekend. When that happens, you need to be your pet’s first responder. This means having the right tools on hand to successfully deal with these “urgent care” but not “emergency care” issues.

Read more
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What to Do If Your Dog Gets Sprayed by a Skunk

April 5, 2023/ Jenna Harrison and Morgan Hunt

First, what exactly do skunks spray? A skunk sprays a sulfur-based compound called thiol from two glands that anatomically lay around its anus. Since thiol is a sulfur-based compound it needs to be neutrally broken down to dissipate. In other words, it can’t simply be rinsed off with soap and water. In fact, thiol acts like oil and will spread when it comes in contact with water, setting in the odor even more into the coat. 

Read more
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2 Simple Tips for Mental Enrichment: Straight From a Dog Trainer

February 28, 2023/ Bryan Heafy

As everyone is going back into the office or back to school, our dogs will soon be home alone and left to…

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The Good, Better, and Best Dental Care for Your Pet

February 15, 2023/ Jenna Harrison

Your pet’s dental health is an important piece of their overall health and wellness. Oral disease can be caused…

Read more
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Over Grooming

February 1, 2023/ Jenna Harrison

Grooming is an essential part of your pet’s life. There are a couple of factors that play a role in how often to groom your pet. Skin health, coat type, (long, short, medium, curly, wavy, thick, etc.), activity level, health, and breed should all be considered. What happens if we groom our pets too frequently? Grooming too frequently can result in damage to the hair follicles, dry irritated skin, and can also lead to bacterial and/or fungal infections as well.

Read more
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6 Steps to Make Your New Cat Feel At Home

January 1, 2023/ Nicole R. Cammack

Getting a new pet is an exciting milestone for everyone! You’re probably wondering what you can do to make the transition easy and stress-free for you and your new cat. Making a few minor adjustments can go a long way and make the whole transition easier for everyone! 

Read more
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Why Accurately Measuring Your Pet’s Food is Essential

June 7, 2023
One of the easiest steps we can take to better our pets’ health is to measure their food accurately. Being attentive to meal portion size is an important detail for maintaining not just our pet’s weight, but their whole body health.  Why ‘Eyeballing’ Isn’t Enough Feeding your pet the right amount of food is crucial for their overall health and well-being. Do you feed a “handful” or a “scoop” of dry food? Do you just fill your pet’s bowl? If so, exactly how much is that “scoop” or “handful”? Is your measurement more or less than a cup?
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Edited-Scooping-Kibble-Into-Bowl-1.png 928 1334 Jenna Harrison https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Jenna Harrison2023-06-07 15:07:102023-06-07 15:07:10Why Accurately Measuring Your Pet’s Food is Essential

4 Easy Ways to Prepare for the Most Inconvenient Events

April 16, 2023
Not all pet emergencies are life-threatening. Some are simply inconveniences that always seem to happen at 5 p.m. on a Friday when your vet is going home for the weekend. When that happens, you need to be your pet’s first responder. This means having the right tools on hand to successfully deal with these “urgent care” but not “emergency care” issues.
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2023-04-13-at-10.01.08-AM-e1681394908441.jpeg 880 1600 Jenna Harrison https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Jenna Harrison2023-04-16 14:12:372023-05-08 15:59:064 Easy Ways to Prepare for the Most Inconvenient Events

What to Do If Your Dog Gets Sprayed by a Skunk

April 5, 2023
First, what exactly do skunks spray? A skunk sprays a sulfur-based compound called thiol from two glands that anatomically lay around its anus. Since thiol is a sulfur-based compound it needs to be neutrally broken down to dissipate. In other words, it can’t simply be rinsed off with soap and water. In fact, thiol acts like oil and will spread when it comes in contact with water, setting in the odor even more into the coat. 
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/skunk.jpg 734 1024 Jenna Harrison and Morgan Hunt https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Jenna Harrison and Morgan Hunt2023-04-05 09:00:202023-05-15 14:51:59What to Do If Your Dog Gets Sprayed by a Skunk

2 Simple Tips for Mental Enrichment: Straight From a Dog Trainer

February 28, 2023
As everyone is going back into the office or back to school, our dogs will soon be home alone and left to...
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gimme-a-hand_t20_aO1w69-e1677852139616.jpg 821 713 Bryan Heafy https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Bryan Heafy2023-02-28 16:52:462023-05-08 16:00:022 Simple Tips for Mental Enrichment: Straight From a Dog Trainer

The Good, Better, and Best Dental Care for Your Pet

February 15, 2023
Your pet’s dental health is an important piece of their overall health and wellness. Oral disease can be caused...
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/millennial-girl-brushing-her-weimaraner-dogs-teeth_t20_jLn3OX-1-1024x684-1.jpg 684 1024 Jenna Harrison https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Jenna Harrison2023-02-15 04:30:082023-05-08 16:10:48The Good, Better, and Best Dental Care for Your Pet

Over Grooming

February 1, 2023
Grooming is an essential part of your pet’s life. There are a couple of factors that play a role in how often to groom your pet. Skin health, coat type, (long, short, medium, curly, wavy, thick, etc.), activity level, health, and breed should all be considered. What happens if we groom our pets too frequently? Grooming too frequently can result in damage to the hair follicles, dry irritated skin, and can also lead to bacterial and/or fungal infections as well.
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_0708-scaled-e1680713836254.jpg 1555 2560 Jenna Harrison https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Jenna Harrison2023-02-01 16:50:072023-05-02 13:19:57Over Grooming

6 Steps to Make Your New Cat Feel At Home

January 1, 2023
Getting a new pet is an exciting milestone for everyone! You’re probably wondering what you can do to make the transition easy and stress-free for you and your new cat. Making a few minor adjustments can go a long way and make the whole transition easier for everyone! 
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC_0001-2-scaled-e1648231042760.jpeg 700 844 Nicole R. Cammack https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Nicole R. Cammack2023-01-01 01:00:242023-05-01 15:43:166 Steps to Make Your New Cat Feel At Home
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