Health Concerns

The Little-Known Benefits of Feeding Eggshell Membranes

April 16, 2023/ NorthPoint Pets

Egg membranes are often overlooked as a potential source of nutrition for pets. However, they contain important nutrients that can benefit your dog’s or cat’s health.

4 Easy Ways to Prepare for the Most Inconvenient Events

April 16, 2023/ Jenna Harrison

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.

Understanding the Role of Fiber in Your Pet’s Diet

March 23, 2023/ Jenna Harrison

Most pet owners immediately associate fiber with healthy poop. However, fiber does much more for your pet than that. Fiber plays a significant role in the absorption of nutrients in their diet and can benefit their overall health in many ways.

The Good, Better, and Best Dental Care for Your Pet

February 15, 2023/ Jenna Harrison

Your pet’s dental health is an important piece of their overall health and wellness. Oral disease can be caused…

Keep Your Pet’s Heart Healthy. Without Changing Their Food

February 9, 2023/ Morgan Laudano

When your pet is diagnosed with a heart dysfunction or heart disease, you want to take immediate action to …

The Importance of Dental Health in Dogs and Cats

February 7, 2023/ Morgan Laudano

February is here and what that entails in the animal world is Dental Health Month! Dental health is so …

Over Grooming

February 1, 2023/ Jenna Harrison

Grooming is an essential part of your pet’s life. There are a couple of factors that play a role in how often to groom your pet. Skin health, coat type, (long, short, medium, curly, wavy, thick, etc.), activity level, health, and breed should all be considered. What happens if we groom our pets too frequently? Grooming too frequently can result in damage to the hair follicles, dry irritated skin, and can also lead to bacterial and/or fungal infections as well.

Five Reasons Your Dog Stinks

May 19, 2022

Yeast overgrowth is a widespread cause of smelly dogs. Yeast has a very distinct musty, pungent odor, often compared to moldy bread or cheese popcorn. Yeast infections most commonly occur in the ear canals or on dogs’ paws....

The Good, Better, and Best Dental Care for Your Pet

February 15, 2022

Oral disease can be caused by diet, genetics, or poor oral care. Poor dental health can lead to other ailments, which is why pet owners should learn how to care for their pet’s teeth early. As with most ailments, prevention of oral disease is key. Taking preventative steps saves you the time, stress, and money it takes to treat oral disease down the road.

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September 16, 2021

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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…

From a Vet Tech: “Why I Add Fresh Food for my Dogs”

July 28, 2021

As an experienced dog owner, I understand the importance of providing…

Why Does My Cat Puke?

July 15, 2021

Vomiting is one of the most commonly reported clinical signs noted in feline veterinary exams. While many cat owners fancy their cats as just having “sensitive stomachs” or simply “eating too fast”, chronic vomiting is not by any means healthy or ‘normal’.