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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

“Not Detected” on a Pet Food Lab Report Does Not Mean Absolute Zero

Read a laboratory result with its analyte, sample identity, units and reporting limit before treating a screenshot as an all-purpose safety guarantee.

“Not Detected” on a Pet Food Lab Report Does Not Mean Absolute Zero

Read a laboratory result with its analyte, sample identity, units and reporting limit before treating a screenshot as an all-purpose safety guarantee.

What Does a Pet Food Digestibility Percentage Actually Measure?

Before comparing digestibility claims, identify the nutrient, test method, animals, exact recipe and limits of the reported result.

What Does a Pet Food Digestibility Percentage Actually Measure?

Before comparing digestibility claims, identify the nutrient, test method, animals, exact recipe and limits of the reported result.

An Iodine-Restricted Cat Diet Needs a Whole-Household Feeding Plan

If a veterinarian selects dietary thyroid management, check every route to other food, including treats, shared bowls and medicine carriers.

An Iodine-Restricted Cat Diet Needs a Whole-Household Feeding Plan

If a veterinarian selects dietary thyroid management, check every route to other food, including treats, shared bowls and medicine carriers.

Pet Food Safety Advisory or Recall? Read the Instruction, Not Just the Heading

Understand why an advisory, recall classification and market withdrawal are different, and why the current instructions matter more than a reassuring label.

Pet Food Safety Advisory or Recall? Read the Instruction, Not Just the Heading

Understand why an advisory, recall classification and market withdrawal are different, and why the current instructions matter more than a reassuring label.

Where Was This Pet Food Made? Separate Manufacturing, Ingredients and Shipping

A brand address, ingredient source and U.S. warehouse answer different questions. Use this checklist to ask about the exact finished recipe.

Where Was This Pet Food Made? Separate Manufacturing, Ingredients and Shipping

A brand address, ingredient source and U.S. warehouse answer different questions. Use this checklist to ask about the exact finished recipe.

Thiamine and Cats: When Food History Belongs in a Neurologic Emergency

Thiamine deficiency can cause serious signs, but a wobbly gait has many possible causes. Seek care and bring a clear feeding history.

Thiamine and Cats: When Food History Belongs in a Neurologic Emergency

Thiamine deficiency can cause serious signs, but a wobbly gait has many possible causes. Seek care and bring a clear feeding history.