The pet owner is choosing high quality dog food for better nutrition

Dog Food Buying Guide: Look Beyond Price Per Pound

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Feeding your pet high-quality food isn’t about spending more; it’s about choosing better. Find out how to make smarter pet food choices with our expert-backed tips.

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Exploring Pet Nutrition Myths with Dr. Siobhan

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Uncover surprising pet nutrition mistakes and get expert tips in Part 2 of our exclusive interview with Dr. Siobhan.

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Insider Tips: Lessons Learned About Pet Nutrition

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Enhance your pet’s well-being with insider nutrition tips from NorthPoint Pets. Start today!

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Pet Food Rotation Guide

The Essential Guide to Rotating Your Pet’s Meals

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Food rotation is one of our best suggestions to improve your pet’s nutrition. We dove in to answer all your questions about when, why, and how to change up your pet’s food!

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Why Accurately Measuring Your Pet’s Food is Essential

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Feeding your pet the right amount of food is crucial for their overall health and well-being. Do you feed a “handful” or a “scoop” of dry food?

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4 Easy Ways to Prepare for the Most Inconvenient Events

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Not all pet emergencies are life-threatening. Some are simply inconveniences that always seem to happen at 5 p.m. on a Friday when your vet is going home for the weekend.

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Carriers, Comfort, and Calm: Making Travel Easier for Your Cat

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One of the most significant steps we can take to reduce stress and make travel more comfortable for our cats is to acclimate them to their carrier. Many cats associate their carrier with a trip to the vet or a move to a new home, which can cause them to fear or dislike it. By helping them feel more comfortable and relaxed in their carrier, we can make the travel experience less daunting for our feline companions.

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Beyond the Bowl: Creative Ways to Add Greens to Your Dog’s Diet

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Adding veggies to your dog’s diet can be a challenge, especially if your pet is a picky eater. But the benefits of greens are undeniable and it’s worth trying to incorporate them into their meals, even if it’s just occasionally. Here are some tips and tricks to encourage your dog to eat their greens:

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2 Simple Tips for Mental Enrichment: Straight From a Dog Trainer

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As everyone is going back into the office or back to school, our dogs will soon be home alone and left to…

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Can Your Dog Really Have Too Many Toys?

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Dear NPP,

I love spoiling my dog with new toys. I bring home new ones for him all the time but he gets bored of them so quickly. Nothing really holds his interest for longer than a couple of days. What can I do to keep his interest?

Sincerely,

Drowning in Dog Toys

Giving toys to your dog is a great way to encourage play, enhance mental stimulation, and increase bonding. However, like with everything good in life, moderation is key.

NorthPoint Pet Tips

  1. Lump your dog toys into groups. Each group should have at least one toy for each type of play: tug, fetch, puzzle, and chew. You can customize these categories for your dog’s favorite activities like outdoor play, swimming, etc. You can determine how many toys is appropriate, but 4-5 should be plenty. Put each group of toys into their own basket or storage container. One toy group may include: Mammoth rope toy for tug, a Kong tennis ball for fetch, a West Paw Toppl for mental enrichment, and a Benebone for chewing.
  2. Put away all but one collection of toys. Each week, swap the “old” toys for a new group of toys. At any given time, your dog should have access to just one of those collections of 4-5 toys. When you dig out those new toys, offer them with as much excitement as you would if you brought home a brand-new toy.

Pro Tip: When exchanging toy collections, inspect them for damage that may be hazardous to your dog. If the toy can easily become a choking hazard, discard the toy immediately.

This is also the perfect time to give those toys a good cleaning! Some rubber and plastic toys are dishwasher safe, but most can safely be cleaned with mild dish soap and warm water. Most plush toys are machine washable.

Why It Works:

Having a huge assortment of toys can actually have an adverse effect on your dog. He can easily become overwhelmed and overstimulated, resulting in a lack of excitement around playtime. By removing the “old” toys and replacing them with some that he hasn’t seen in a few weeks, you’re refreshing his play drive with a brand-new variety for him to engage with.