Health Concerns

5 Reasons to Add Bone Broth to Your Pet’s Bowl

June 26, 2024/ NorthPoint Pets

Unlock the health benefits of bone broth for your pet. Improve hydration, joint health, liver detox, skin, and digestion.

Why Pet Parents Should Care About AGEs In Pet Food

May 21, 2024/ Nicole R. Cammack

Discover the importance of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) in pet food and why understanding them is crucial for your pet’s health and longevity.

Best Puppy Diet: Key to Long-Term Gut Health

May 17, 2024/ NorthPoint Pets

Finnish study reveals puppy diet choices can impact their long-term health. Learn how to feed your pup for a healthy life!

How Your Pet’s Dental Health Impacts the Entire Body

February 13, 2024/ Morgan Laudano

Unlock the Pet Dental Wellness Impact: Essential insights on enhancing your pet’s health through oral care.

The Essential Guide to Rotating Your Pet’s Meals

November 1, 2023/ Jenna Harrison

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!

A Senior Cat’s Second Chance: A Raw Diet Success Story

October 4, 2023/ Mercedes Cruz

Discover Ferguson’s Raw Feeding Transformation – a cat’s path to health and happiness.

Petey’s Nutrition Story: From Shelter to Wellness

September 18, 2023/ Tina Adams

Tina’s perspective on pet nutrition was transformed when she began fostering Petey.

The Truth About Feeding Your Pet Raw Goat Milk

May 5, 2020

As a supplement, raw goat milk has some great nutritional benefits for dogs and cats alike. We frequently recommend it to add hydration to a dry (kibble) diet. But what does the research say? Expert Tip: Goat milk should not be used as a primary source of nutrition.

Are All Human Foods Dangerous for Dogs?

May 4, 2020

Every day there is more information made available to educate owners on various diets available. Commonly discussed and debated topics include grain-free foods and the age-old practice of giving your pets “table food.” Should we feed human food to our pets? The short answer is it depends. Some of these foods can be very beneficial and some could have unintended negative consequences.

Should I Feed My Pet Fresh Fruits & Vegetables?

May 4, 2020

You may wonder if it's necessary to supplement your pet's diet with vegetables, especially if they don't seem to like them.

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.

How to Improve the Quality of Dry Food

June 17, 2019

We recommend a variety of supplements for varying reasons, however the most common reason is to improve upon a kibble. Here are some of our favorite tips for improving the health of your pet on dry food:

Why Dogs and Cats Eat Grass: Understanding Your Pet’s Natural Behavior and Health Needs

May 2, 2019

Many people believe that pets eating grass are a sign of an upset stomach, but this is usually not the case. In fact, it's perfectly natural and healthy for dogs and cats to eat grass.

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The Importance of Gut Health for Pets: The Role of Bacteria

April 29, 2019

Throughout the past 3 months, several peer-reviewed articles indicated how critical the microbiota and micro-biome are to canine behavior, health and performance, each warranting its own discussion. The following article discusses why canines should regularly receive probiotic supplementation to support their unique needs, and prevent common ailments and diseases

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