


Why Accurately Measuring Your Pet’s Food is Essential
Feeding your pet the right amount of food is crucial for their overall health and well-being. Do you feed a “handful” or a “scoop” of dry food?

Everything You Need to Know About Allergy Tests for Pets
Is your dog excessively itchy during specific seasons or after certain meals? Several factors should be considered prior to conducting a dog allergy test.

Our First Lunch & Learn at Meriden Animal Hospital
We were recently invited to do our first ever presentation at a local veterinary office! We discussed the challenges that pet owners face.

The Little-Known Benefits of Feeding Eggshell Membranes
Egg membranes are often overlooked as a potential source of nutrition for pets. However, they contain important nutrients that can benefit your dog's or cat's health.

4 Easy Ways to Prepare for the Most Inconvenient Events
Not all pet emergencies are life-threatening. Some are simply inconveniences that always seem to happen at 5 p.m. on a Friday when your vet is going home for the weekend.

Ward Off Ticks From the Inside Out!
Here in New England, fleas and ticks are an almost unavoidable nuisance in the warmer months. However, there are many alternatives to prescription products that work incredibly well. Additionally, there are other (sometimes lesser-known) factors that make your pet a desirable host. Here are some of our best tips for preventing unwanted hitchhikers from the inside-out!

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Engage Your Pooch: Fun Ways to Keep Your Dog Mentally and Physically Active
/ Nicole R. CammackMore 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
/ Nicole R. CammackOn April 21, 2020, AVMA shared a CIDRAP article on MDR pathogens in raw meat diets for dogs.
Global Pet Expo
/ Nicole R. CammackNorthPoint 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
/ Nicole R. CammackPet 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
/ Nicole R. CammackOur 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”
/ Nicole R. CammackWhile 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
/ Nicole R. CammackPet 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.