NPP Journal

Holiday hours and service updates sign for NorthPoint Pets & Company

In-Store Updates

December 16, 2025/ NorthPoint Pets

Holiday hours and in-store updates for late December and early January.

Alyssa Trifone, NorthPoint Pets team member, smiling in the store

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.

Small Business Saturday sale at NorthPoint Pets with 9AM–Noon savings.

Black Friday Burnout? Shop Small & Save Big

November 23, 2025/ NorthPoint Pets

Shop Small Business Saturday at NorthPoint Pets with 9AM–Noon savings, free goodie bags, a cat-family bonus, and NPP Cash rewards all afternoon.

Closing early Sunday 11/16 at 3:00 PM

November 7, 2025/ NorthPoint Pets

It’s the one time each year our entire NorthPoint Pets team gets to sit down together, share a meal, and celebrate the people who make this place possible.

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

November 1, 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.

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

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.

Green-Lipped Mussels: A Natural Way to Improve Joint Health in Pets

January 3, 2023

Green-lipped mussels (GLMs) are perhaps nature’s best whole food source of nutrients to boost your pet’s joint health and mobility. They are shellfish sourced just off the coast of New Zealand, easily identified by the bright green stripe on the lip of the shell. While they offer a long list of benefits for your pet’s whole body health, they shine in their ability to relieve joint pain and stiffness.

Joint Health Solutions: Exploring Joint Supplements for Cats and Dogs

December 28, 2022

Joint health is an important concern for pet owners, as joint problems can cause pain and decreased mobility in cats and dogs. Thankfully, there are a number of joint supplements that are designed to help improve joint health and reduce pain. These supplements typically contain one or more of the following ingredients: glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine HCl, chondroitin, MSM, and hyaluronic acid.