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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

Put Feeding Instructions With Your Pet’s Air Cargo Kennel

Prepare a clear food-and-water handover for a dog or cat traveling as air cargo, including what was offered and the next instructions.

Put Feeding Instructions With Your Pet’s Air Cargo Kennel

Prepare a clear food-and-water handover for a dog or cat traveling as air cargo, including what was offered and the next instructions.

High Calcium in a Cat: Which Result Is Elevated?

Total and ionized calcium are different measurements. Ask how a high result will be confirmed and investigated before changing food or supplements.

High Calcium in a Cat: Which Result Is Elevated?

Total and ionized calcium are different measurements. Ask how a high result will be confirmed and investigated before changing food or supplements.

Soft, Swollen Paw Pads in a Cat

Several soft or swollen paw pads can suggest pillow foot, but other causes exist. Ask about sampling, discomfort, and follow-up rather than treating a photo.

Soft, Swollen Paw Pads in a Cat

Several soft or swollen paw pads can suggest pillow foot, but other causes exist. Ask about sampling, discomfort, and follow-up rather than treating a photo.

Kitten Missing Part of an Upper Eyelid?

A missing segment of eyelid can leave the cornea exposed or irritated by hair. Arrange an eye examination and ask about protection and specialist care.

Kitten Missing Part of an Upper Eyelid?

A missing segment of eyelid can leave the cornea exposed or irritated by hair. Arrange an eye examination and ask about protection and specialist care.

Diabetic Cat Hard to Regulate? Ask About IGF-1

When a diabetic cat is difficult to regulate, ask about insulin resistance and growth-hormone testing. A cat need not look unusually large to need evaluation.

Diabetic Cat Hard to Regulate? Ask About IGF-1

When a diabetic cat is difficult to regulate, ask about insulin resistance and growth-hormone testing. A cat need not look unusually large to need evaluation.

Does an Indoor Cat Need Heartworm Prevention?

Mosquitoes can expose cats to heartworm, including indoors. Discuss feline prevention and why one blood test may not settle a suspected infection.

Does an Indoor Cat Need Heartworm Prevention?

Mosquitoes can expose cats to heartworm, including indoors. Discuss feline prevention and why one blood test may not settle a suspected infection.