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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

If a Pet Finds Rodent Bait, Save the Active Ingredient

Mouse and rat baits can look alike but contain different poisons. Contact a veterinarian immediately and preserve the active-ingredient label; do not give a home antidote.

If a Pet Finds Rodent Bait, Save the Active Ingredient

Mouse and rat baits can look alike but contain different poisons. Contact a veterinarian immediately and preserve the active-ingredient label; do not give a home antidote.

Cat Nasopharyngeal Polyps: Questions About Breathing and Swallowing

An inflammatory polyp can affect the ear or the space behind the nose. Ask how its location is confirmed and how breathing, swallowing and recovery will be managed.

Cat Nasopharyngeal Polyps: Questions About Breathing and Swallowing

An inflammatory polyp can affect the ear or the space behind the nose. Ask how its location is confirmed and how breathing, swallowing and recovery will be managed.

When Your Cat’s Back Ripples, Record the Whole Episode

Back rippling, sudden sensitivity or tail-directed biting needs context. Avoid provoking the reaction and ask what painful, skin or neurologic causes should be assessed.

When Your Cat’s Back Ripples, Record the Whole Episode

Back rippling, sudden sensitivity or tail-directed biting needs context. Avoid provoking the reaction and ask what painful, skin or neurologic causes should be assessed.

Before Therapy Visits, Check the Program’s Raw-Food Rules

Therapy-animal programs can restrict raw food because of the people visited. Get a decision from the program about the exact food, treats and household circumstances.

Before Therapy Visits, Check the Program’s Raw-Food Rules

Therapy-animal programs can restrict raw food because of the people visited. Get a decision from the program about the exact food, treats and household circumstances.

After a Pet Dies, Keep the Other Pet’s Routine Gentle and Clear

Some pets search, eat differently or seek a different amount of contact after a companion dies. Preserve familiar care and have appetite loss or illness checked.

After a Pet Dies, Keep the Other Pet’s Routine Gentle and Clear

Some pets search, eat differently or seek a different amount of contact after a companion dies. Preserve familiar care and have appetite loss or illness checked.

A Clear Mealtime Signal for a Deaf Cat

Replace the sound of the food bag with a simple visible signal. Keep the feeding place predictable, approach in view and make the routine easy for caregivers to repeat.

A Clear Mealtime Signal for a Deaf Cat

Replace the sound of the food bag with a simple visible signal. Keep the feeding place predictable, approach in view and make the routine easy for caregivers to repeat.