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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
Wet Bedding After Your Dog Sleeps Deserves a Check
Urine leakage while resting can be involuntary. Record the pattern, keep water available and arrange a veterinary assessment rather than punishment.
Wet Bedding After Your Dog Sleeps Deserves a Check
Urine leakage while resting can be involuntary. Record the pattern, keep water available and arrange a veterinary assessment rather than punishment.
Introduce the Crate With an Open Door and an Easy Exit
A crate meal should build comfort, not trap a hesitant dog. Begin with voluntary exploration and separate early learning from long periods alone.
Introduce the Crate With an Open Door and an Easy Exit
A crate meal should build comfort, not trap a hesitant dog. Begin with voluntary exploration and separate early learning from long periods alone.
A Storm-and-Fireworks Plan Starts Before the Noise
Prepare a familiar refuge, secure exits and discuss medication timing in advance. Do not use a frightening night to test a new crate or sound exercise.
A Storm-and-Fireworks Plan Starts Before the Noise
Prepare a familiar refuge, secure exits and discuss medication timing in advance. Do not use a frightening night to test a new crate or sound exercise.
Loose-Leash Walking: Reward the Slack Before the Pull
Practice a few easy steps before a busy walk. Reward a loose leash, increase distractions gradually and keep food rewards in the daily allowance.
Loose-Leash Walking: Reward the Slack Before the Pull
Practice a few easy steps before a busy walk. Reward a loose leash, increase distractions gradually and keep food rewards in the daily allowance.
A Puppy Growth Chart Is a Trend, Not a Target Weight
Use the right growth chart and a series of comparable weights. A higher percentile is not a prize, and one point cannot diagnose a problem.
A Puppy Growth Chart Is a Trend, Not a Target Weight
Use the right growth chart and a series of comparable weights. A higher percentile is not a prize, and one point cannot diagnose a problem.
Safe Water for Pets During a Boil-Water Advisory
A boil-water notice also affects pets’ bowls and food preparation. Distinguish it from a do-not-drink notice and follow local instructions.
Safe Water for Pets During a Boil-Water Advisory
A boil-water notice also affects pets’ bowls and food preparation. Distinguish it from a do-not-drink notice and follow local instructions.