NPP Journal

How To Turn Dog Toys Into Frozen Treats

July 21, 2021/ Jenna Harrison

My Dog Has ‘Normal’ Poop. Does He Really Need A Probiotic Or Digestive Enzyme?

July 19, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

YES! 80% of your pet’s immune system resides in the gut, meaning healthy gut flora is incredibly important for …

A Superfood Topper

July 19, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

Green Juju makes it easy to add fresh organic produce – formulated to target healthy skin and coat, support …

The NPP team understands that shopping for the right food, treats, and toys for your pet can be overwhelming. With so many options to choose from—and not all being trustworthy— the team at NPP carefully selects the best in quality, safety, and convenience for you and your pet. So let’s take a look at some of the reasons to shop at Northpoint Pets!

Why Does My Cat Puke?

July 15, 2021/ Jenna Harrison

Vomiting is one of the most commonly reported clinical signs noted in feline veterinary exams. While many cat owners fancy their cats as just having “sensitive stomachs” or simply “eating too fast”, chronic vomiting is not by any means healthy or ‘normal’.

Myth: Kibble Cleans My Pet’s Teeth.

July 5, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

Fact: Kibble contains large amounts of carbohydrates (sugars), creating an environment where bad bacteria thrive – often leading to …

Q & A with Caitlin

June 30, 2021/ Caitlin Regan

What brought you to NPP? I was brought to NPP by my father, who was previously working with Nicci …

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.