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
A Mildly High SDMA Result in Your Cat
SDMA is one part of kidney assessment. Ask about trends, urine testing, hydration, and follow-up before treating a single result as a diet prescription.
A Mildly High SDMA Result in Your Cat
SDMA is one part of kidney assessment. Ask about trends, urine testing, hydration, and follow-up before treating a single result as a diet prescription.
Cat’s Tail Limp After Being Trapped or Pulled?
A limp tail after an accident needs veterinary assessment. Report urination and bowel changes; do not pull the tail or attempt bladder expression.
Cat’s Tail Limp After Being Trapped or Pulled?
A limp tail after an accident needs veterinary assessment. Report urination and bowel changes; do not pull the tail or attempt bladder expression.
Your Cat’s Meow Has Become Hoarse
A new hoarse or quieter meow deserves attention, especially with swallowing or breathing changes. Record the sound without making your cat vocalize.
Your Cat’s Meow Has Become Hoarse
A new hoarse or quieter meow deserves attention, especially with swallowing or breathing changes. Record the sound without making your cat vocalize.
Taking Pet Food From Canada Into the U.S.
Before driving from Canada into the U.S., check pet food packaging, origin labeling, temporary restrictions, and the rules for declaring it.
Taking Pet Food From Canada Into the U.S.
Before driving from Canada into the U.S., check pet food packaging, origin labeling, temporary restrictions, and the rules for declaring it.
Bugs or Webbing in a Pet Food Bag: What to Do
Found insects or webbing in dog or cat food? Isolate the bag, preserve identifying details, and check the pantry before refilling a container.
Bugs or Webbing in a Pet Food Bag: What to Do
Found insects or webbing in dog or cat food? Isolate the bag, preserve identifying details, and check the pantry before refilling a container.
Red Blood or Black, Tarry Stool in a Cat
Tell the veterinary team whether stool is streaked red or black and tarry, what else changed, and when emergency care may be needed.
Red Blood or Black, Tarry Stool in a Cat
Tell the veterinary team whether stool is streaked red or black and tarry, what else changed, and when emergency care may be needed.