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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

If Your Dog Eats Macadamia Nuts, Check the Rest of the Package Too

Call your veterinarian after a possible macadamia exposure. Save the recipe or packaging and report chocolate, raisins or other ingredients separately.

If Your Dog Eats Macadamia Nuts, Check the Rest of the Package Too

Call your veterinarian after a possible macadamia exposure. Save the recipe or packaging and report chocolate, raisins or other ingredients separately.

A Sore Lump Between Your Dog’s Toes Needs a Closer Look

If your dog licks a sore lump between the toes, note the paw and timing, leave the lump alone and ask the veterinarian how it should be examined.

A Sore Lump Between Your Dog’s Toes Needs a Closer Look

If your dog licks a sore lump between the toes, note the paw and timing, leave the lump alone and ask the veterinarian how it should be examined.

A Young Dog With a Recurring Front-Leg Limp: Ask About the Elbow

If a young dog repeatedly limps on a front leg, bring a timeline and ask what an examination or elbow imaging can show.

A Young Dog With a Recurring Front-Leg Limp: Ask About the Elbow

If a young dog repeatedly limps on a front leg, bring a timeline and ask what an examination or elbow imaging can show.

Walking a Dog With Arthritis: Check the Next Morning

Plan a controlled walk for a dog with diagnosed arthritis and record how they move later that day and the next morning.

Walking a Dog With Arthritis: Check the Next Morning

Plan a controlled walk for a dog with diagnosed arthritis and record how they move later that day and the next morning.

Trying a Slow Feeder for a Dog Who Gulps Meals

Use a familiar measured meal to see whether a slow feeder helps your dog take smaller mouthfuls without frustration, slipping or chewing the bowl.

Trying a Slow Feeder for a Dog Who Gulps Meals

Use a familiar measured meal to see whether a slow feeder helps your dog take smaller mouthfuls without frustration, slipping or chewing the bowl.

Sago Palm Exposure: Do Not Wait for Your Pet to Vomit

Sago palms and related cycads can cause severe poisoning. Contact a veterinarian after suspected ingestion, including seeds or fallen plant pieces.

Sago Palm Exposure: Do Not Wait for Your Pet to Vomit

Sago palms and related cycads can cause severe poisoning. Contact a veterinarian after suspected ingestion, including seeds or fallen plant pieces.