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What fuels the domestication of dogs? Believe it or not, it’s still up for debate. Here is one theory:

January 25, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

Sometime between around 29,000 and 14,000 years ago, hunter-gatherers navigating northern Eurasia’s frigid landscapes turned wolves into dogs by …

How to Build Good Rap-Paw with Your Cat

January 25, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

For the first time, a study suggests that it is possible to build rapport with a cat by using …

Dog breeds you may or may not have heard of – gaining popularity!

January 25, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

The AKC’s additions in recent years are an interesting mix, ranging from massive mastiffs to tiny toy dogs. So …

Reality: The Problem Isn’t China, It’s Us

January 23, 2021/ Nicole R. Cammack

You walk the aisles of your local pet store, or maybe you shop online – and you notice that your pet’s food, treats and supplements are marked “Made in the USA.” You think that this means it is free from any foreign ingredients, and therefore safe – right? Wrong. In fact, various ingredients can be sourced from anywhere in the world and then assembled (made) in the USA. And, suddenly we see how deceptive that “Made in the USA” claim can be.