A little more understanding.

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

Dark Debris in a Cat’s Ear Does Not Prove Ear Mites

Scratching and dark ear material need an examination. Ask about testing, other animals at home and a treatment plan for the actual diagnosis.

Dark Debris in a Cat’s Ear Does Not Prove Ear Mites

Scratching and dark ear material need an examination. Ask about testing, other animals at home and a treatment plan for the actual diagnosis.

Introducing a New Cat: Build Familiarity Before Shared Space

Set up a settling room, introduce familiar scents gradually and keep a way to step back. A peaceful home matters more than a fast greeting.

Introducing a New Cat: Build Familiarity Before Shared Space

Set up a settling room, introduce familiar scents gradually and keep a way to step back. A peaceful home matters more than a fast greeting.

A Better Litter-Box Setup Starts With Access and Location

Count boxes, check quiet access and avoid clustering every option in one place. Setup helps daily care but cannot diagnose urinary trouble.

A Better Litter-Box Setup Starts With Access and Location

Count boxes, check quiet access and avoid clustering every option in one place. Setup helps daily care but cannot diagnose urinary trouble.

Cat Play That Makes Room for Stalking, Chasing and Catching

Build a simple play routine around observation, movement and safe toys. Put strings and damaged pieces away when supervised play ends.

Cat Play That Makes Room for Stalking, Chasing and Catching

Build a simple play routine around observation, movement and safe toys. Put strings and damaged pieces away when supervised play ends.

Help Your Cat Choose the Carrier Before the Vet Visit

Make the carrier familiar in small, voluntary steps. Start before appointment day, and ask the clinic for help when transport cannot wait.

Help Your Cat Choose the Carrier Before the Vet Visit

Make the carrier familiar in small, voluntary steps. Start before appointment day, and ask the clinic for help when transport cannot wait.

Why Chicken and Rice Is Not a Long-Term Complete Diet

Chicken and rice is a familiar temporary feeding idea, but familiarity does not make it complete. Ask what to feed and when to review the plan.

Why Chicken and Rice Is Not a Long-Term Complete Diet

Chicken and rice is a familiar temporary feeding idea, but familiarity does not make it complete. Ask what to feed and when to review the plan.