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Final NPP Blog Photo Pet costume event at NorthPoint Pets in Cheshire, CT during the 2025 Halloween Party

Halloween Party at NorthPoint Pets

October 23, 2025/ NorthPoint Pets

Stop by Saturday, November 1 for some spooky fun with your NPP team! Bring your pet in costume for a free goodie bag with purchase, snap a photo at our ghostly photo op, and grab a Spooky Mystery Bag with a bonus $10 in NPP Cash. Exclusions apply. Click to learn more

Dog on a leash during a winter walk in Connecticut, showing year-round flea and tick prevention.

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

October 22, 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.

Modern pet food marketing creates more confusion than clarity for consumers.

Influencer Approved, Science Denied: Navigating the Pet Industry’s Marketing Maze

October 9, 2025/ Nicole R. Cammack

Petfood trends are driven by marketing, not science. Learn how to cut through the noise and choose products that actually support your pet’s health.

Canines & Cocktails October 2, 6–7PM at NorthPoint Pets, Cheshire CT with Dr. James St. Clair, DVM & CEO

Free Event!!!

October 1, 2025/ NorthPoint Pets

Join us October 2nd at NorthPoint Pets for Canines & Cocktails with Dr. James St. Clair. Free event, no reservation required, limited spots, and free goodie bags while supplies last.

Dr. James St. Clair, veterinarian at Meriden Animal Hospital, examining a small dog with a vet tech during a checkup.

Can’t Make It to Canines & Cocktails?

September 30, 2025/ NorthPoint Pets

Can’t make it to Canines & Cocktails? Meet Dr. James St. Clair, a local Meriden veterinarian dedicated to canine health, rehab, and supplements.

NorthPoint Pets Storefront Anniversary Event in Cheshire, CT

NorthPoint Pets Anniversary Celebration

September 17, 2025/ NorthPoint Pets

Join us on Saturday, Sept 27 from 9–5 as we celebrate our Anniversary with one-day sales, free goodie bags, and expert pet nutrition support. A day to give back to our customers!

Premium Pet Food Myths: What You’re Really Paying For

July 21, 2025/ Nicole R. Cammack

Think expensive always means healthier? Not always. We break down premium pet food myths to help you see what’s real and what’s just marketing hype.

The Truth About Purines & Your Dog’s Bladder Health

April 22, 2025

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

Is Your Pet’s Food Truly Innovative or Just Expensive Hype?

April 21, 2025

The label looks new. The buzzwords are louder. But the food? It’s mostly the same. Behind every “reformulated” recipe is often a marketing strategy—not a nutritional breakthrough. Here’s how to tell the difference—and why it matters for your pet’s health.

A reactive dog exploring Calm Canines after-hours shopping at NorthPoint Pets in Cheshire, CT

Calm Canines: Exclusive Shopping Hours for Reactive Pets at Northpoint Pets & Co.

April 14, 2025

Shopping shouldn’t be stressful. Calm Canines is our new after-hours experience for reactive or anxious dogs who need space, quiet, and care.

Before and after cleaning a dirty dog collar

Think Twice Before Putting a Dirty Collar on Your Clean Dog

March 6, 2025

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.

Meet Camille a team member at NorthPoint Pets—one of our friendly team members greeting customers at the front of the store.

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