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NorthPoint Pets

Store News and Updates

Why Do My Dog’s Feet Smell Like Fritos?
Have you ever cuddled up next to your dog and noticed a distinct smell coming from their feet? This is commonly known as “frito feet.” This smell, which usually occurs within the ears or feet, is usually related to yeast overgrowth. Learn what you can do about it!
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Five Reasons Your Dog May Stink
Does your dog have an awful stench – even after a bath? Getting to the root cause of your dog’s smell is essential for their overall health. If your dog is stinky, there’s a reason.
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Blog, Seasonal Care

Boredom Buster Ideas

More people are home with their pets these days and just like their humans, pets need to stay both mentally and physically engaged. Rather than have your dog decide how to entertain himself (i.e. eating your favorite shoes or chewing on your couch cushions) here are a few ideas to try out with your pooch.

Blog, Research

Just because it looks like science doesn’t mean it is

AVMA says, “Study: Raw dog food often contains drug-resistant bacteria” (Link) On April 21, 2020, the AVMA emailed a link to an original article published on April 20, 2020, by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) examining the presence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens within raw meat-based diets (RMBD) for dogs. Within this article, the CIDRAP cites three separate abstracts of studies – not peer-reviewed papers. Two of which actually have no direct link to the feeding of […]

Blog, Store News and Updates

Global Pet Expo

For immediate release NorthPoint Pets & Company Awarded “Best Single Store Retailer” at Global Pet Expo 2020 Cheshire, CT – March 2020 – NorthPoint Pets & Company of Cheshire, CT has received a national award for “Best Single Store Retailer” by Pet Business and the Global Pet Expo 2020. Pet Business and the organizers of Global Pet Expo recently recognized ten outstanding pet specialty retailers at the 9th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards presentation at Global Pet Expo 2020. NorthPoint Pets […]

Blog, Research

A Missed Opportunity for Pet Food Companies: We Need Less Marketing and More Science.

Since the controversy surrounding grain-free food and the potential association to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, the marketing departments of nearly every pet food company have been working overtime. While each company has tried to create the illusion that they are transparent, independent and ‘ahead’ of the problem – two main campaigns exist amongst most of them (with a few valid exceptions) that tell a different story. One of the familiar marketing campaigns advises that they have offered grain inclusive […]

Blog, Store News and Updates

Founder of NorthPoint Pets: Nicole Cammack wins $10,000 in Small Business Growth Contest!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, February 12, 2020— Sage (FTSE: SGE), the market leader in cloud business management solutions, announced today that founder Nicole Cammack of NorthPoint Pets has been deemed the winner in its Rising 50 club contest, completed January 10, 2020. Sage 50cloud created the contest to honor small business owners who were successfully growing their business. Cammack launched NorthPoint Pets in Connecticut in 2014, as a carefully crafted resource focusing on pet nutrition and behavioral well-being. NorthPoint Pets provides high-quality […]

Blog, Research

It’s not about who is “right” or “wrong”

While in school I was taught that half of what I was learning would be proven wrong – the problem is that we did not, and still don’t know what half is wrong. Even so, the more education I receive and the more brilliant scientists and researchers I meet from around the world, the more I realize we know very little about the world we live in and the sciences that drive it. It’s up to us to keep asking […]

Blog, Nutrition, Research

Grain-Free Diets and Heart Disease: The Whole Truth

Summary Recent reports discussing the potential relationship between grain free pet foods and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) have given pet owners and veterinarians alike cause for concern. Little research and data are available surrounding this potential relationship, and some within the industry have failed to recognize a greater problem. DCM is just one of many concerns pet owners have to face, along with cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and allergies to name a few. For owners and veterinarians concerned about grain-inclusive or […]

Blog, Research, Seasonal Care

What You Need to Know About EEE Virus & Your Pets

While you are getting ready to take in the fall foliage on a hike with your dog or sitting on the front porch with your cat, here’s what you need to know about mosquitos in order to protect your pets from Triple E and more.

Food Quality

Pet Food Containers: Helpful or Dangerous?

You go to the store and purchase pet food, bring it home, pour it into a plastic bin with a lid – toss the bag away and go about feeding your pet for the next few weeks or even months. This a dangerous practice for so many reasons, and most pet parents are completely unaware!

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