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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

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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.)

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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. …

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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.

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Why Your Dog Food Labels May be Deceiving

October 8, 2021
Nutrition goes far beyond an ingredient label and the guaranteed…
Read more
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nicci-petfood-safety-review.jpg

The Tough Questions We Ask Prospective Brands

September 23, 2021
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.)
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Jenna-pulling-Instinct-Bag-from-Shelf-scaled-1-e1744733244825.jpeg 1294 1706 Nicole R. Cammack https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Nicole R. Cammack2021-09-23 07:00:352025-04-24 15:58:19The Tough Questions We Ask Prospective Brands

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

August 30, 2021
….and other lessons courtesy of Midwestern Pet Foods   A…
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/FDA-REcalls-Warning-Letters.png 1080 1080 Nicole R. Cammack https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Nicole R. Cammack2021-08-30 19:22:322023-05-04 19:39:39An ‘FDA Warning Letter’ is not just a ‘Warning’

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

August 6, 2021
We have always received advice to cook meat thoroughly in order…
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/colorful-raw-barf-dog-food-raw-meat-raw-foods_t20_3dYNnR.jpg 718 957 Abbie Montonye https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Abbie Montonye2021-08-06 14:57:012023-06-05 19:19:20Won’t my dog (or my family) get sick if I feed a raw diet?

The Covid-19 Pet Food Shortage

February 26, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions in the…
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WheresAllThePetFood_ArticleHero.jpg 958 1536 Nicole Cammack and Jenna Harrison https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Nicole Cammack and Jenna Harrison2021-02-26 19:59:072023-05-21 18:38:26The Covid-19 Pet Food Shortage

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

February 11, 2021
Recalls due to aflatoxin contamination have resulted in the retrieval…
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/NPP_Agricultural-Blog-Post_1275x795_022521_V52.jpg 795 1275 Nicole Cammack and Morgan Hunt https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Nicole Cammack and Morgan Hunt2021-02-11 18:21:552023-05-21 18:01:24Everything You Need to Know About Aflatoxin and Your Pet’s Food

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

January 23, 2021
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.
Read more
https://www.northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/theproblemisntchina.jpg 795 1275 Nicole R. Cammack https://northpointpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPP_nav_color-1-300x94.png Nicole R. Cammack2021-01-23 17:24:402023-05-15 20:33:49Reality: The Problem Isn’t China, It’s Us
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