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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

Meat First on the Label Does Not Tell You Which Food Has More Protein

Ingredient order measures formulation weight, not each ingredient’s protein contribution. Learn which finished-food information makes a comparison more useful.

Meat First on the Label Does Not Tell You Which Food Has More Protein

Ingredient order measures formulation weight, not each ingredient’s protein contribution. Learn which finished-food information makes a comparison more useful.

Human-Grade Pet Food: Ask About the Finished Product

Human-grade wording needs more than an appealing ingredient photo. Separate the finished-product claim from nutrition, food format and individual suitability.

Human-Grade Pet Food: Ask About the Finished Product

Human-grade wording needs more than an appealing ingredient photo. Separate the finished-product claim from nutrition, food format and individual suitability.

Food Bags Can Trap a Pet’s Head. Keep Empty Wrappers Out of Reach

Food safety continues after the last bite. Keep snack bags, pet-food wrappers and rubbish inaccessible, and respond immediately to breathing difficulty.

Food Bags Can Trap a Pet’s Head. Keep Empty Wrappers Out of Reach

Food safety continues after the last bite. Keep snack bags, pet-food wrappers and rubbish inaccessible, and respond immediately to breathing difficulty.

Urinary Care and Kidney Diets for Cats Serve Different Purposes

A urinary diet and a renal diet are not interchangeable shopping categories. Clarify the diagnosis and exact food before replacing a veterinary recommendation.

Urinary Care and Kidney Diets for Cats Serve Different Purposes

A urinary diet and a renal diet are not interchangeable shopping categories. Clarify the diagnosis and exact food before replacing a veterinary recommendation.

Going Home With a Feeding Tube: Confirm the Food Plan Before You Leave

A feeding tube needs an exact diet, preparation and administration plan from the hospital. Confirm instructions and supplies before the first home feeding.

Going Home With a Feeding Tube: Confirm the Food Plan Before You Leave

A feeding tube needs an exact diet, preparation and administration plan from the hospital. Confirm instructions and supplies before the first home feeding.

H5N1 and Raw Cat Food: Questions About Ingredients and Processing

Understand the FDA’s food-related H5N1 advice for cats and ask specific questions about controls without treating freeze-drying as a safety certificate.

H5N1 and Raw Cat Food: Questions About Ingredients and Processing

Understand the FDA’s food-related H5N1 advice for cats and ask specific questions about controls without treating freeze-drying as a safety certificate.