NPP Journal

4 Lessons I Learned from Adopting Two Kittens

March 8, 2022/ Beth Alonga

After our senior cat Timmy passed away in April of 2021, I decided to adopt two female kittens from a local rescue to join our family. That July, we adopted 14 week old Kiwi and Nala. We were only going to adopt one kitten, but the rescue said we had to take both. Of course I couldn’t say no! Caring for these little ones has been quite the trip for me and my family as we all had to adjust to having not one but two tiny fuzzy troublemakers rambling around the house.

The Good, Better, and Best Dental Care for Your Pet

February 15, 2022/ Jenna Harrison

Oral disease can be caused by diet, genetics, or poor oral care. Poor dental health can lead to other ailments, which is why pet owners should learn how to care for their pet’s teeth early. As with most ailments, prevention of oral disease is key. Taking preventative steps saves you the time, stress, and money it takes to treat oral disease down the road.

An Exclusive Look At Nicci’s Research On Raw Food Safety

February 1, 2022/ NorthPoint Pets

What’s Nicci up to these days? Nicci was recently featured in a Facebook live with Drs Nick Thompson, Brendan …

Looking Back On 2021

January 27, 2022/ NorthPoint Pets

2021 was an incredible year for our NorthPoint Pets family! Our team served 35,229 customers, including 1,505 new customers …

Learn Why Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Are Beneficial For Pets

January 20, 2022/ Nicole R. Cammack

We know fruits and vegetables are essential for our diets, but they are also beneficial for our pets. Fruits and vegetables are nutrient-dense, and the benefits your pets obtain from the fiber, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and vitamins can do wonders for their health.

Get to Know Our Nail Trimmer Vet Tech Jessica!

December 28, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

If you’ve had an opportunity to bring your pet to have their nails trimmed, you’ve had the pleasure of …

Q & A Session with Caitlyn

December 20, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

[vc_empty_space height=”40px”] What brought you to NPP/tell us your background? I was previously working at a different pet store. …

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.