Research

Everything You Need to Know About Aflatoxin and Your Pet’s Food

February 11, 2021/ Nicole Cammack and Morgan Hunt

Recalls due to aflatoxin contamination have resulted in the retrieval of hundreds of thousands of pounds of pet food. …

Reality: The Problem Isn’t China, It’s Us

January 23, 2021/ Nicole R. Cammack

You walk the aisles of your local pet store, or maybe you shop online – and you notice that your pet’s food, treats and supplements are marked “Made in the USA.” You think that this means it is free from any foreign ingredients, and therefore safe – right? Wrong. In fact, various ingredients can be sourced from anywhere in the world and then assembled (made) in the USA. And, suddenly we see how deceptive that “Made in the USA” claim can be.

‘Voluntary’ Pet Food Recalls are NOT Voluntary

January 15, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

A Brief History of Deadly Pet Food Recalls Many pet owners, retailers and veterinarians believe that ‘voluntary’ pet food …

Must Read: Aflatoxin Pet Food Recalls

January 1, 2021/ Nicole R. Cammack

The recall of SportMix dog and cat foods may impact you even if you’re not feeding the food being …

Must Read: Aflatoxin Pet Food Recalls

January 1, 2021/ Nicole R. Cammack

The recall of SportMix dog and cat foods may impact you even if you’re not feeding the food being …

Why You Can’t Rely on the Guaranteed Analysis of Pet Food

December 31, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

Pet owners, veterinarians and retailers often rely on the guaranteed analysis (GA) of pet foods to help determine if …

Raw Feeding Veterinary Society

December 28, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

There is a dedicated team of veterinarians that advocate for the safe, responsible feeding of fresh, raw food for …

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.

Newsletter Sign-Up

Subscribe to get weekly tips, seasonal advice, and be the first to know about events, new products, sales, and more.

NorthPoint Pets is consistently recognized for excellence

Sidebar Newsletter Sign-Up