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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

Choosing an Adult Cat’s Meal Schedule: Timing Is Separate From Portion Size

Compare scheduled portions and free-choice feeding, then build a routine around the cat, household schedule and safe food handling.

Choosing an Adult Cat’s Meal Schedule: Timing Is Separate From Portion Size

Compare scheduled portions and free-choice feeding, then build a routine around the cat, household schedule and safe food handling.

My Cat Still Eats. Could Tooth Resorption Be Painful?

Normal appetite does not rule out a painful tooth. Learn which changes at mealtime deserve a dental conversation and what to record.

My Cat Still Eats. Could Tooth Resorption Be Painful?

Normal appetite does not rule out a painful tooth. Learn which changes at mealtime deserve a dental conversation and what to record.

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Crude Fiber on Pet Food Labels Is Not Total Dietary Fiber

Learn why a crude-fiber maximum cannot tell you the exact fiber dose, soluble-fiber content or clinical purpose of a food or treat.

Crude Fiber on Pet Food Labels Is Not Total Dietary Fiber

Learn why a crude-fiber maximum cannot tell you the exact fiber dose, soluble-fiber content or clinical purpose of a food or treat.

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FOS in Cat Food: A Prebiotic Ingredient Is Not a Live Probiotic

Find fructooligosaccharides on a cat-food label, understand what the name tells you, and ask for the amount and recipe-specific evidence.

FOS in Cat Food: A Prebiotic Ingredient Is Not a Live Probiotic

Find fructooligosaccharides on a cat-food label, understand what the name tells you, and ask for the amount and recipe-specific evidence.

PARTNER It's Tea Time macaron freeze-dried treats, individual sachet shown; sold as a box of 12

One Treat for a Cat and a Dog? Keep Shared Snacks Separate From Meals

Some treats are labeled for both cats and dogs. That does not make daily cat and dog meals interchangeable or create one shared serving size.

One Treat for a Cat and a Dog? Keep Shared Snacks Separate From Meals

Some treats are labeled for both cats and dogs. That does not make daily cat and dog meals interchangeable or create one shared serving size.

Black Specks on a Cat’s Chin: Check the Skin, Not Just the Food

A dirty-looking chin is not proof of a food allergy. Get the skin assessed, review bowl hygiene and avoid unprescribed acne treatments or recipe changes.

Black Specks on a Cat’s Chin: Check the Skin, Not Just the Food

A dirty-looking chin is not proof of a food allergy. Get the skin assessed, review bowl hygiene and avoid unprescribed acne treatments or recipe changes.