Research

AVMA, Nutrition & (lack of) Ethics

May 24, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

How many times have you heard a veterinarian or the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) preach that those who …

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

April 23, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

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

Global Pet Expo

April 20, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

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/ Nicole R. Cammack

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/ Nicole R. Cammack

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/ Nicole R. Cammack

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/ Nicole R. Cammack

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.

Modern pet food marketing creates more confusion than clarity for consumers.

Influencer Approved, Science Denied: Navigating the Pet Industry’s Marketing Maze

April 2, 2025

Petfood trends are driven by marketing, not science. Learn how to cut through the noise and choose products that actually support your pet’s health.

Before and after cleaning a dirty dog collar

Think Twice Before Putting a Dirty Collar on Your Clean Dog

March 6, 2025

We all know the feeling, your pup is fresh out of the bath, smelling amazing, looking fluffy, and ready for all the snuggles. But before you grab that collar and clip it back on, stop for a second. If that dirty collar hasn’t been cleaned recently, you might be undoing all your hard work.