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Food, health and the everyday moments that bring us closer. Practical knowledge for life with cats and dogs, from the PARTNER Editorial Team.

Cat Care

Sago Palm Exposure: Do Not Wait for Your Pet to Vomit

Sago palms and related cycads can cause severe poisoning. Contact a veterinarian after suspected ingestion, including seeds or fallen plant pieces.

Sago Palm Exposure: Do Not Wait for Your Pet to Vomit

Sago palms and related cycads can cause severe poisoning. Contact a veterinarian after suspected ingestion, including seeds or fallen plant pieces.

If Your Pet Contacts a Bat, Call Before Releasing It

Keep people and pets away, contact the veterinarian and local public health or animal control, and preserve vaccination records for the assessment.

If Your Pet Contacts a Bat, Call Before Releasing It

Keep people and pets away, contact the veterinarian and local public health or animal control, and preserve vaccination records for the assessment.

A Missing or Chewed Battery Is a Veterinary Emergency

Button batteries can injure tissue even when intact. Call promptly, save the device details and do not induce vomiting or wait for visible burns.

A Missing or Chewed Battery Is a Veterinary Emergency

Button batteries can injure tissue even when intact. Call promptly, save the device details and do not induce vomiting or wait for visible burns.

Give Your Cat a Perch They Can Reach and Leave

An elevated resting place should offer security and choice. Check the route, stability, household traffic and alternatives before adding height.

Give Your Cat a Perch They Can Reach and Leave

An elevated resting place should offer security and choice. Check the route, stability, household traffic and alternatives before adding height.

Weaning a Kitten: Look for Eating, Not Just Interest

Help a kitten move from milk to suitable solid food gradually. Watch actual intake and weight rather than treating a lick as a complete meal.

Weaning a Kitten: Look for Eating, Not Just Interest

Help a kitten move from milk to suitable solid food gradually. Watch actual intake and weight rather than treating a lick as a complete meal.

Safe Water for Pets During a Boil-Water Advisory

A boil-water notice also affects pets’ bowls and food preparation. Distinguish it from a do-not-drink notice and follow local instructions.

Safe Water for Pets During a Boil-Water Advisory

A boil-water notice also affects pets’ bowls and food preparation. Distinguish it from a do-not-drink notice and follow local instructions.