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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

Vegetarian Dog Food: Evaluate the Finished Diet

A plant-based label cannot establish completeness or suitability. Bring the exact dog diet, formulation evidence and follow-up questions to the discussion.

Vegetarian Dog Food: Evaluate the Finished Diet

A plant-based label cannot establish completeness or suitability. Bring the exact dog diet, formulation evidence and follow-up questions to the discussion.

A Puffy Ear Flap Needs Its Own Examination

A thick, spongy ear flap may be an aural hematoma. Get it assessed promptly and ask about the swelling, underlying irritation and follow-up care.

A Puffy Ear Flap Needs Its Own Examination

A thick, spongy ear flap may be an aural hematoma. Get it assessed promptly and ask about the swelling, underlying irritation and follow-up care.

One Testicle Is Missing: Clarify the Neuter Plan

A retained testicle can be hidden in the groin or abdomen. Ask what has been found, how the neuter will be planned and which records to keep.

One Testicle Is Missing: Clarify the Neuter Plan

A retained testicle can be hidden in the groin or abdomen. Ask what has been found, how the neuter will be planned and which records to keep.

A Swollen Muzzle After a Sting Needs Prompt Advice

Facial swelling or hives after a possible sting warrants prompt veterinary advice. Breathing difficulty or collapse requires emergency care.

A Swollen Muzzle After a Sting Needs Prompt Advice

Facial swelling or hives after a possible sting warrants prompt veterinary advice. Breathing difficulty or collapse requires emergency care.

Addison’s Disease: Repeated Upsets Can Need a Wider Look

Recurring weakness or stomach upsets can have many causes. Learn what to ask about Addison’s testing and why a collapse needs urgent care.

Addison’s Disease: Repeated Upsets Can Need a Wider Look

Recurring weakness or stomach upsets can have many causes. Learn what to ask about Addison’s testing and why a collapse needs urgent care.

Cushing’s Testing: More Than One High Liver Enzyme

A high ALP result alone does not diagnose Cushing’s. Ask how symptoms, medicines and further testing fit together before starting a treatment plan.

Cushing’s Testing: More Than One High Liver Enzyme

A high ALP result alone does not diagnose Cushing’s. Ask how symptoms, medicines and further testing fit together before starting a treatment plan.