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

A Raspy Bark and Noisy Breathing Deserve Attention

A changed bark and harsh breathing should not automatically be attributed to age. Active breathing difficulty needs immediate veterinary help.

A Raspy Bark and Noisy Breathing Deserve Attention

A changed bark and harsh breathing should not automatically be attributed to age. Active breathing difficulty needs immediate veterinary help.

A Limping Back Leg: Ask About the Dog’s Knee

A back-leg limp may involve the knee even without a dramatic accident. Limit strenuous activity, arrange assessment and ask for a specific movement plan.

A Limping Back Leg: Ask About the Dog’s Knee

A back-leg limp may involve the knee even without a dramatic accident. Limit strenuous activity, arrange assessment and ask for a specific movement plan.

After Calcium Oxalate Stones: Plan Beyond Removal

After confirmed calcium oxalate stones, ask about the food, water strategy and monitoring together. Removing calcium yourself can be counterproductive.

After Calcium Oxalate Stones: Plan Beyond Removal

After confirmed calcium oxalate stones, ask about the food, water strategy and monitoring together. Removing calcium yourself can be counterproductive.

After Liver-Shunt Surgery, Keep the Feeding Plan

Going home after liver-shunt surgery does not automatically end the food plan. Clarify meals, medicines, follow-up and who can authorize changes.

After Liver-Shunt Surgery, Keep the Feeding Plan

Going home after liver-shunt surgery does not automatically end the food plan. Clarify meals, medicines, follow-up and who can authorize changes.

PARTNER Rabbit Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, real 8 oz package; label-comparison example only

Compare Pet Food Nutrients per 1,000 Calories

An energy-based comparison answers a different question from dry matter. Work through two fictional foods and keep missing nutrient data visible.

Compare Pet Food Nutrients per 1,000 Calories

An energy-based comparison answers a different question from dry matter. Work through two fictional foods and keep missing nutrient data visible.

Wildfire Smoke: Adjust Your Pet’s Day, Not Just the Walk

Use local air-quality information to reduce smoke exposure, keep pets cool indoors, and agree on a plan for breathing changes or evacuation.

Wildfire Smoke: Adjust Your Pet’s Day, Not Just the Walk

Use local air-quality information to reduce smoke exposure, keep pets cool indoors, and agree on a plan for breathing changes or evacuation.