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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.

Dog Care

When a Dog’s Gums Grow Over the Teeth

Enlarged gum tissue needs examination, and sometimes a biopsy. Bring the medicine history and ask for a diagnosis before changing food or dental products.

When a Dog’s Gums Grow Over the Teeth

Enlarged gum tissue needs examination, and sometimes a biopsy. Bring the medicine history and ask for a diagnosis before changing food or dental products.

After a Dog’s Pregnancy Loss, Call Before Handling Birth Materials

Pregnancy loss needs veterinary assessment and careful exposure communication. Ask whether Brucella canis belongs in the investigation and how to protect.

After a Dog’s Pregnancy Loss, Call Before Handling Birth Materials

Pregnancy loss needs veterinary assessment and careful exposure communication. Ask whether Brucella canis belongs in the investigation and how to protect.

New Bruises or Pinpoint Red Spots on a Dog’s Gums Need Attention

Unexplained bruising and tiny red spots can signal a bleeding problem. Call the clinic, share the medicine and exposure history, and avoid rough handling.

New Bruises or Pinpoint Red Spots on a Dog’s Gums Need Attention

Unexplained bruising and tiny red spots can signal a bleeding problem. Call the clinic, share the medicine and exposure history, and avoid rough handling.

A Honking Cough Does Not Diagnose Tracheal Collapse

Describe triggers and breathing changes without pressing your dog’s throat. A tracheal-collapse workup can require more than a still chest X-ray.

A Honking Cough Does Not Diagnose Tracheal Collapse

Describe triggers and breathing changes without pressing your dog’s throat. A tracheal-collapse workup can require more than a still chest X-ray.

Hookworms Still Positive After Treatment? Ask About the Recheck

A repeat positive result needs a treatment and testing history. Ask how the clinic distinguishes reinfection, persistent infection and suspected resistance.

Hookworms Still Positive After Treatment? Ask About the Recheck

A repeat positive result needs a treatment and testing history. Ask how the clinic distinguishes reinfection, persistent infection and suspected resistance.

Practise Dog Boots Indoors Before the First Walk

Make boot wearing a short, gradual exercise before relying on it outdoors. Check paw comfort, fit and relaxed movement at each stage.

Practise Dog Boots Indoors Before the First Walk

Make boot wearing a short, gradual exercise before relying on it outdoors. Check paw comfort, fit and relaxed movement at each stage.