Research

Is ‘Holistic’ Pet Food Safer?

October 23, 2022/ Nicole R. Cammack

The word holistic started gaining traction in the late 1960’s and has been increasing in popularity ever since. The word has many different meanings to many different people. …

Redefining Transparency: a dirty word

September 22, 2022/ Nicole R. Cammack

Transparency rarely exists in the pet industry. Despite what marketing tells us. So how do we fix it? …

Why Your Dog Food Labels May be Deceiving

October 8, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

Nutrition goes far beyond an ingredient label and the guaranteed analysis. Read More

The Tough Questions We Ask Prospective Brands

September 23, 2021/ Nicole R. Cammack

Recently a pet food company reached out to us in an attempt to earn a spot on our shelves. In response, Nicci asked a series of questions regarding the quality and safety surrounding the food. The following is a dialogue between her and a Prospective Pet Food Company. (Please note that additional information is provided for context.)

An ‘FDA Warning Letter’ is not just a ‘Warning’

August 30, 2021/ Nicole R. Cammack

….and other lessons courtesy of Midwestern Pet Foods A little background: If you’re just catching up, Midwestern Pet …

Won’t my dog (or my family) get sick if I feed a raw diet?

August 6, 2021/ Abbie Montonye

We have always received advice to cook meat thoroughly in order to eliminate pathogens such as Salmonella, E. Coli, …

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 …

AVMA, Nutrition & (lack of) Ethics

May 24, 2020

How many times have you heard a veterinarian or the American…

Just Because It Looks Like Science Doesn’t Mean It Is

April 23, 2020

On April 21, 2020, AVMA shared a CIDRAP article on MDR pathogens in raw meat diets for dogs.

Global Pet Expo

April 20, 2020

NorthPoint 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

March 12, 2020

Pet food companies may not be entirely honest in promoting their products as safe and healthy amidst controversy surrounding grain-free dog food and DCM.

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.

The Evolution of Pet Food: From Table Scraps to Extruded Kibble

June 17, 2019

In this article, we will take a look at the evolution of pet food, from the invention of the dog biscuit to the extrusion process of making kibble and the current trend of individualized nutrition.

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