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.
Dog Care
My Dog Swallowed a Wooden Skewer. Call Now.
A sharp wooden skewer can pierce tissue. Call a vet promptly, describe what is missing, and don’t induce vomiting or feed a bulky meal.
My Dog Swallowed a Wooden Skewer. Call Now.
A sharp wooden skewer can pierce tissue. Call a vet promptly, describe what is missing, and don’t induce vomiting or feed a bulky meal.
Food Enrichment for a Dog on Prescribed Crate Rest
Ask which food activity fits the recovery restrictions, use part of a measured meal, and stop anything that makes your dog twist or lunge.
Food Enrichment for a Dog on Prescribed Crate Rest
Ask which food activity fits the recovery restrictions, use part of a measured meal, and stop anything that makes your dog twist or lunge.
On a Reactive Dog Walk, Use Distance Before More Treats
Learn what treat refusal and body tension can tell you on a walk, how to make space, and when to ask for a behavior plan.
On a Reactive Dog Walk, Use Distance Before More Treats
Learn what treat refusal and body tension can tell you on a walk, how to make space, and when to ask for a behavior plan.
Protein in Your Dog’s Urine: Ask What the Ratio Will Show
Understand what a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio measures, why the sample matters, and what to ask if the vet wants a repeat.
Protein in Your Dog’s Urine: Ask What the Ratio Will Show
Understand what a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio measures, why the sample matters, and what to ask if the vet wants a repeat.
A Soft Swelling Under a Dog’s Jaw Needs an Exam
Know what to note about a swelling under your dog’s jaw and why changes in breathing or swallowing make the situation more urgent.
A Soft Swelling Under a Dog’s Jaw Needs an Exam
Know what to note about a swelling under your dog’s jaw and why changes in breathing or swallowing make the situation more urgent.
Help a Blind Dog Find the Bowl Every Time
Keep food and water in predictable places, clear the approach, and check how much your dog eats and drinks while they adjust.
Help a Blind Dog Find the Bowl Every Time
Keep food and water in predictable places, clear the approach, and check how much your dog eats and drinks while they adjust.