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 Ate the Small Packet in a Treat Bag. What Now?

Freshness packets are not all the same. Save the bag and packet information and get exposure-specific veterinary advice.

My Dog Ate the Small Packet in a Treat Bag. What Now?

Freshness packets are not all the same. Save the bag and packet information and get exposure-specific veterinary advice.

Meals After Dental Extractions: Get the Texture Instructions in Writing

Confirm the exact food, texture, permitted extras and review point after your cat or dog has teeth removed.

Meals After Dental Extractions: Get the Texture Instructions in Writing

Confirm the exact food, texture, permitted extras and review point after your cat or dog has teeth removed.

Heart Disease and Pet Food: Keep Sodium Units With the Number

A sodium figure without its units can mislead. Organize food, treats and pill-hiding extras for your pet’s cardiac nutrition review.

Heart Disease and Pet Food: Keep Sodium Units With the Number

A sodium figure without its units can mislead. Organize food, treats and pill-hiding extras for your pet’s cardiac nutrition review.

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What “Crude Protein” Means on Your Pet Food Label

Crude describes a laboratory method. Learn which questions a protein guarantee answers and which need separate information.

What “Crude Protein” Means on Your Pet Food Label

Crude describes a laboratory method. Learn which questions a protein guarantee answers and which need separate information.

Salmon Poisoning in Dogs: Mention Raw-Fish Exposure Even Days Later

A Pacific Northwest fishing trip or scavenged fish can matter to a sick dog’s history. Learn what to tell the vet without attempting home treatment.

Salmon Poisoning in Dogs: Mention Raw-Fish Exposure Even Days Later

A Pacific Northwest fishing trip or scavenged fish can matter to a sick dog’s history. Learn what to tell the vet without attempting home treatment.

Raw Pet Food When Someone at Home Is Medically Vulnerable

Include human health and everyday contact in the feeding decision, even when the person at higher risk never prepares the pet’s meal.

Raw Pet Food When Someone at Home Is Medically Vulnerable

Include human health and everyday contact in the feeding decision, even when the person at higher risk never prepares the pet’s meal.