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Why We’re Misjudging Dog & Cat Food Quality

April 6, 2026/ Nicole R. Cammack

We’ve been asking the wrong questions about pet food. Ingredient lists dominate the conversation, but they don’t tell us how a food actually performs in the body. This article breaks down what really matters – digestibility, formulation, and measurable outcomes – and why the industry needs to rethink how we define “good” nutrition.

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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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Pet Dental Wellness Impact

How Your Pet’s Dental Health Impacts the Entire Body

February 13, 2024
Unlock the Pet Dental Wellness Impact: Essential insights on enhancing your pet's health through oral care.
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Q & A with Pearson Byrnes

January 31, 2024
Meet our new team member at NPP! Discover their journey, role, and passion for pets. Welcome them to the NPP family
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Insider Tips: Lessons Learned About Pet Nutrition

January 10, 2024
Enhance your pet's well-being with insider nutrition tips from NorthPoint Pets. Start today!
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Pet Food Rotation Guide

The Essential Guide to Rotating Your Pet’s Meals

November 1, 2023
Food rotation is one of our best suggestions to improve your pet's nutrition. We dove in to answer all your questions about when, why, and how to change up your pet's food!
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A Senior Cat’s Second Chance: A Raw Diet Success Story

October 4, 2023
Discover Ferguson's Raw Feeding Transformation - a cat's path to health and happiness.
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Petey’s Nutrition Story: From Shelter to Wellness

September 18, 2023
Tina's perspective on pet nutrition was transformed when she began fostering Petey.
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How Nutrition Keeps My Senior Dog Thriving

September 13, 2023
Kingsley, a rescued senior dog, transformed with good food and supplements. Learn how to help your own senior dog thrive.
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