Nutrition

FAQ: How Do I Switch My Pet’s Food?

June 2, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

Our pet’s health wellbeing starts with quality nutrition. However, many people fear that changing their pet’s diet will cause …

Choosing the Best Pet Food: Animal Welfare Claims Explained

May 19, 2021/ Nicole R. Cammack

When we feed our pets, many of us prefer to provide food sourced from animals that have been raised …

Bowl Building Tip #1: Just Add Water

May 11, 2021/ Jenna Harrison

Proper hydration impacts your pet’s health at many levels and is the most powerful, least expensive improvement you can …

Caring for Small Animals | A Guide to Hamsters, Gerbils, and Rabbits

May 10, 2021/ Morgan Laudano

The reason you’re reading this is that you have some interest in the small animal world, whether it pertains …

Pet Food Allergies: Ingredient Quality and Processing Explained

March 12, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

Pet parents often mistakenly blame specific ingredients on their pet food label for their pet’s allergy symptoms. However, allergies …

What Causes Dog Tear Stains? Plus Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

March 1, 2021/ Nicole Cammack and Morgan Hunt

You’re probably frustrated with your pet’s tear stains if you’re reading this. Maybe you’ve tried every over-the-counter solution, changed your pet’s food and have been vigilant about cleaning, all to no avail. So, what can you do?

The Covid-19 Pet Food Shortage

February 26, 2021/ Nicole Cammack and Jenna Harrison

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions in the availability of pet food. If you rely on canned food …

Enhance Your Pet’s Diet with Rotational Feeding

January 4, 2023

Varying your pet's diet - also known as “rotational feeding” - not only keeps your pet from becoming bored with his food but also may have significant health benefits. Believe it or not, many processed foods like kibble or canned foods may not actually be 100% complete and balanced - even if the packaging says it is.

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.