NPP Journal - NorthPoint Pets

Store News and Updates

Q&A session with Morgan Hunt
In our interview with Morgan, she dives into her typical day as a vet tech, her most memorable moment at work, why she loves to write for our blog, introduces us to her adorable pets, and more!
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Bored Pet? Boredom Bags™ to the Rescue!
Much like humans, pets need mental and physical stimulation. When they’re bored, pets are likely to get into trouble and act disruptive. We've got a solution to keep them safe, happy, and entertained: Boredom Bags™!
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Everything You Need to Know About Aflatoxin and Your Pet’s Food
Hundreds of thousands of pounds of pet food have been recalled for contamination with aflatoxin. Such recalls have been responsible for hundreds, and maybe thousands…
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‘Voluntary’ Pet Food Recalls are NOT Voluntary
Many pet owners, retailers and veterinarians believe that ‘voluntary’ pet food recalls show that pet food companies have caught problems as a result of quality…
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Must Read: Aflatoxin Pet Food Recalls
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How to pick the best food for your pet
Ever wonder how to help determine what food is best for your pets? Packaging and marketing can make it difficult to make choices. Did you ever wish for a guide to help you evaluate the quality and nutrition of products available? Good news! We did just that. Read on....
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Nutrition: Could The Way You Buy Pet Food Be Putting Your Best Friend At Risk?
The way consumers purchase their pet food has changed dramatically over the last few years, and particularly over the last few months in the wake of COVID-19. The majority of this change has been driven by the consumer’s need for convenience. Prior to the big box retail boom and online stores, most people purchased their pet food from small local pet food stores and farm supply stores. These small family businesses generally provided quality products…
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Food For Thought

Where’s All the Pet Food?!

If you feed canned food to your four-legged companion, it’s likely that you’ve noticed some gaps in the store shelves lately. Some canned pet food items, ranging from grocery brands to premium quality, have been out of stock for weeks or even months. While your pet’s food may not seem like an item to be affected by the pandemic, the COVID ripple has in fact impacted the pet industry tremendously on many levels. Couple this with a large boom in

Store News and Updates

Q&A with our Newest Pack Manager Jenna

In our interview with Jenna, the new Leader of the NorthPoint Pets Pack, she dives into her pet food industry background, recommends some of her favorite pet products, gives great NPP shopping advice, introduces us to her adorable pets, and more!

Food Quality Nutrition Research

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

Hundreds of thousands of pounds of pet food have been recalled for contamination with aflatoxin. Such recalls have been responsible for hundreds, and maybe thousands of pet deaths – and you may be wondering why such recalls keep happening. The truth is that recalls for contaminants like aflatoxin contamination are preventable. When pets become ill or die it is very frustrating for pet parents and anyone in the pet industry. Illness from aflatoxin is called aflatoxicosis. It can be hard to diagnose since signs associated

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The Importance of Dental Health in Dogs and Cats

February is just around the corner and what that entails in the animal world is Dental Health Month! Dental health is so important because poor dental health can have long term negative impacts on the heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver.

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‘Voluntary’ Pet Food Recalls are NOT Voluntary

Many pet owners, retailers and veterinarians believe that ‘voluntary’ pet food recalls show that pet food companies have caught problems as a result of quality and safety checks. However, this is mostly false. In fact, some of the largest and most dangerous pet food recalls were not caught by the pet food manufacturer – and instead a regulatory authority. So why are these recalls labeled as ‘voluntary?

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