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Grain-Free Dog Food and Heart Disease: How the Narrative Was Built

March 13, 2026/ Nicole R. Cammack

A deep dive into the grain-free dog food and DCM controversy, the FDA investigation, reporting bias, and the lawsuit reshaping the debate.

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What the New “Toxins in Dog Food” Report Really Means for Your Dog

February 27, 2026/ Nicole R. Cammack

A new “toxins in dog food” report is making headlines. Here’s what the screening actually found, what it doesn’t prove, and how to reduce long-term risk without panic or fear-based decisions.

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In-Store Updates

December 16, 2025/ NorthPoint Pets

Holiday hours and in-store updates for late December and early January.

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Meet the Team: Q&A with Alyssa Trifone

December 7, 2025/ NorthPoint Pets

Meet Alyssa! Her curiosity and care for all creatures, big and small, led her to NPP. She shares her journey, her favorite finds, and life with her pets.

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Black Friday Burnout? Shop Small & Save Big

November 23, 2025/ NorthPoint Pets

Shop Small Business Saturday at NorthPoint Pets with 9AM–Noon savings, free goodie bags, a cat-family bonus, and NPP Cash rewards all afternoon.

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Closing early Sunday 11/16 at 3:00 PM

November 7, 2025/ NorthPoint Pets

It’s the one time each year our entire NorthPoint Pets team gets to sit down together, share a meal, and celebrate the people who make this place possible.

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Fleas & Ticks Don’t Take the Winter Off: What We Use

November 1, 2025/ Nicole R. Cammack

In Connecticut, fleas and ticks don’t take the winter off. We share the safe, effective products our team trusts to help keep your pets protected year-round.

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Myth: Kibble Cleans My Pet’s Teeth.

July 5, 2021
Fact: Kibble contains large amounts of carbohydrates (sugars),…
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Q & A with Caitlin

June 30, 2021
What brought you to NPP? I was brought to NPP by my father,…
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7 Reasons Why You’ll LOVE Freeze-Dried Food

June 28, 2021
1. Nutritional Value Freeze-dried raw food is still raw and…
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MSM: A Boost for Your Dog’s Joint Health

June 8, 2021
Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, enhances joint health & can…
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FAQ: How Do I Switch My Pet’s Food?

June 2, 2021
Our pet's health wellbeing starts with quality nutrition. However,…
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Podcast with Dr. Connor Brady

May 24, 2021
Behind the scenes at NorthPoint: watch as Dr. Connor Brady, author…
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Choosing the Best Pet Food: Animal Welfare Claims Explained

May 19, 2021
When we feed our pets, many of us prefer to provide food sourced…
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