Health Concerns

The Truth About Purines & Your Dog’s Bladder Health

April 22, 2025/ Morgan Laudano

Bladder stones are painful—but often preventable. Know which dogs are at risk, what foods to avoid, and how to help your pup thrive.

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.

Blood test for H5N1 Avian Influenza held by a gloved hand, with a chicken in the background. Learn about bird flu risks, symptoms, and prevention for pets.

Avian Flu and Your Pets: What Every Pet Parent Should Know

January 15, 2025/ Nicole R. Cammack

Is your pet at risk of avian flu? Learn how to keep them safe and healthy today!

H5N1 in Cats: Understanding Risks and Safe Practices

H5N1 in Cats: A Closer Look at What We Know and Don’t Know

December 31, 2024/ Nicole R. Cammack

H5N1 avian influenza in cats has raised questions about raw pet food safety. Get the facts and protect your pet’s health.

Important Update: Our Decision Regarding Raw Milk Products

December 31, 2024/ Nicole R. Cammack

We’ve discontinued raw milk to protect your pet’s health. Learn how this change supports their safety.

5 Reasons to Add Bone Broth to Your Pet’s Bowl

June 26, 2024/ NorthPoint Pets

Unlock the health benefits of bone broth for your pet. Improve hydration, joint health, liver detox, skin, and digestion.

Why Pet Parents Should Care About AGEs In Pet Food

May 21, 2024/ Nicole R. Cammack

Discover the importance of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) in pet food and why understanding them is crucial for your pet’s health and longevity.

CBD & Hemp: What is CBD and How Does It Work?

June 26, 2020

Cannabis: An Ancient Crop with Claims of Health Benefits The…

June 2020: Journal of Animal Sciences Grain Free & Heart Disease Summary

June 24, 2020

Background & History of DCM Investigation In June of…

How to Ensure Quality and Transparency in Pet Products

June 19, 2020

The Importance of Transparency in the Pet Industry Transparency…

Journal of Animal Science Article Full Summary, Volume 98, Issue 6, June 2020

June 16, 2020

In June of 2018, Lisa Freeman, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist from Tufts University published a blog titled “A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients.” This blog warned pet owners and veterinarians that ‘BEG’ (boutique, exotic, grain free) diets were causing heart disease in dogs. This left professionals and the public scrambling for more information, which was further fueled by media frenzy. As a result, the FDA launched an investigation which was complicated by sampling bias, overrepresentation of subgroups and confounding variables. For the past two years, despite additional commentary articles, scarce and vague scientific data and inconclusive FDA reports, information regarding DCM has been incomplete at best. Lack of information has been accompanied by abbreviated synopses of case studies with multiple variables and treatments, incomplete medical information and conflicting medical data and opinions from veterinary nutrition influencers.

The Truth About Feeding Your Pet Raw Goat Milk

May 5, 2020

As a supplement, raw goat milk has some great nutritional benefits for dogs and cats alike. We frequently recommend it to add hydration to a dry (kibble) diet. But what does the research say? Expert Tip: Goat milk should not be used as a primary source of nutrition.

Are All Human Foods Dangerous for Dogs?

May 4, 2020

Every day there is more information made available to educate owners on various diets available. Commonly discussed and debated topics include grain-free foods and the age-old practice of giving your pets “table food.” Should we feed human food to our pets? The short answer is it depends. Some of these foods can be very beneficial and some could have unintended negative consequences.