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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

Checking Your Cat’s Surgical Incision at Home

Learn what to ask at discharge, how to observe a cat’s incision without disturbing it, and which changes deserve a call to the clinic.

Checking Your Cat’s Surgical Incision at Home

Learn what to ask at discharge, how to observe a cat’s incision without disturbing it, and which changes deserve a call to the clinic.

Introduce a Cat Harness Indoors Before You Try a Walk

Help a cat get comfortable in a harness indoors, recognize when to pause, and plan a quiet first outing only if the cat is ready.

Introduce a Cat Harness Indoors Before You Try a Walk

Help a cat get comfortable in a harness indoors, recognize when to pause, and plan a quiet first outing only if the cat is ready.

Why Your Cat Licks the Gravy and Leaves the Chunks

When a cat licks gravy and leaves wet food chunks, check the change in total intake before trying a smoother complete food.

Why Your Cat Licks the Gravy and Leaves the Chunks

When a cat licks gravy and leaves wet food chunks, check the change in total intake before trying a smoother complete food.

Warm Ears Do Not Tell You Whether Your Cat Has a Fever

A cat’s temperature needs context and a reliable measurement. Do not diagnose fever by touch or use human fever medicine while deciding what to do.

Warm Ears Do Not Tell You Whether Your Cat Has a Fever

A cat’s temperature needs context and a reliable measurement. Do not diagnose fever by touch or use human fever medicine while deciding what to do.

When a Cat Comes Home From the Vet and Gets Hissed At

A familiar cat can smell unfamiliar after a clinic visit. Plan a quiet homecoming, protect recovery instructions and avoid forcing a reunion.

When a Cat Comes Home From the Vet and Gets Hissed At

A familiar cat can smell unfamiliar after a clinic visit. Plan a quiet homecoming, protect recovery instructions and avoid forcing a reunion.

Low Potassium in a Cat Needs a Measured Follow-Up Plan

A low blood-potassium result is not a reason to add salt substitutes or guess a supplement. Ask about the cause, exact prescription and recheck.

Low Potassium in a Cat Needs a Measured Follow-Up Plan

A low blood-potassium result is not a reason to add salt substitutes or guess a supplement. Ask about the cause, exact prescription and recheck.