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Grain-Free Dog Food and Heart Disease: What the Data Says (Part Two)

March 20, 2026/ Nicole R. Cammack

Grain-free dog food and heart disease headlines don’t tell the full story. Here’s what the research actually shows—and why the answer is more complex than “add grains.”

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Forever Chemicals in Pet Food: What the Data Says

March 19, 2026/ Nicole R. Cammack

Concerned about PFAS in pet food? This data-driven breakdown explains what “forever chemicals” are, where exposure really comes from, and what actually matters.

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Copper in Dog Food: Why It’s More Complicated Than You Think

March 18, 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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Grain-Free Dog Food and Heart Disease: How the Narrative Was Built (Part One)

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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Recalled Pet Food: Aflatoxin

Must Read: Aflatoxin Pet Food Recalls

January 1, 2021
The recall of SportMix dog and cat foods may impact you even…
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Why You Can’t Rely on the Guaranteed Analysis of Pet Food

December 31, 2020
Pet owners, veterinarians and retailers often rely on the guaranteed…
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Raw Feeding Veterinary Society

December 28, 2020
There is a dedicated team of veterinarians that advocate for…
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#1 Independent Pet Store in the United States

December 28, 2020
We were named 2020's #1 Independent Pet Store in the United States…
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Podcast with Taz!

December 23, 2020
Ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes at NorthPoint?…
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And the Pet Industry Disruptor Award Goes to…

December 18, 2020
Our very own Store Owner, Nicci Cammack just received the Pet…
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Hold the Kefir!

December 11, 2020
Kefir has gained recent popularity for pets, but is it all it’s…
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