NPP Journal

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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.

Copper levels in dog food and impact on liver health

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.

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.

Engage Your Pooch: Fun Ways to Keep Your Dog Mentally and Physically Active

April 25, 2020

More people are home with their pets these days and just like their humans, pets need to stay both mentally and physically engaged.

Just Because It Looks Like Science Doesn’t Mean It Is

April 23, 2020

On April 21, 2020, AVMA shared a CIDRAP article on MDR pathogens in raw meat diets for dogs.

Global Pet Expo

April 20, 2020

NorthPoint Pets & Company wins "Best Single Store Retailer" at Global Pet Expo 2020 in Cheshire, CT. Congrats!

Grain-Free Dog Food Controversy: We Need Less Marketing and More Science

March 12, 2020

Pet food companies may not be entirely honest in promoting their products as safe and healthy amidst controversy surrounding grain-free dog food and DCM.

Empowering Pet Health: Celebrating founder, Nicole Cammack’s Dedication to Pet Health

February 12, 2020

Our Founder of NorthPoint Pets, Nicole Cammack Wins Sage's Rising 50 Club Contest, Honoring Small Business Owners. $10,000 Award for Pet Wellness Innovation.

The Challenges of Pet Nutrition: No One is “Right” or “Wrong”

October 17, 2019

While in school I was taught that half of what I was learning would be proven wrong – the problem is that we did not, and still don’t know what half is wrong. Even so, the more education I receive and the more brilliant scientists and researchers I meet from around the world, the more I realize we know very little about the world we live in and the sciences that drive it. It’s up to us to keep asking questions, keep exploring and keep challenging everything.

Grain-Free Pet Foods and Heart Disease: The Whole Truth

October 11, 2019

Pet owners and veterinarians are expressing concern over the potential relationship between grain-free pet foods and heart disease known as Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). However, little research and data are available on this topic, and some industry professionals fail to recognize the greater issue at hand. DCM is just one of the many health concerns that pet owners face, including cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and allergies.

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