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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.

Everyday Health

A Missing or Chewed Battery Is a Veterinary Emergency

Button batteries can injure tissue even when intact. Call promptly, save the device details and do not induce vomiting or wait for visible burns.

A Missing or Chewed Battery Is a Veterinary Emergency

Button batteries can injure tissue even when intact. Call promptly, save the device details and do not induce vomiting or wait for visible burns.

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.

Give Your Cat a Perch They Can Reach and Leave

An elevated resting place should offer security and choice. Check the route, stability, household traffic and alternatives before adding height.

Give Your Cat a Perch They Can Reach and Leave

An elevated resting place should offer security and choice. Check the route, stability, household traffic and alternatives before adding height.

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.

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.

During Cancer Treatment, Track the Food Your Pet Actually Eats

Cancer treatment can change eating. Keep a useful intake record, obtain an after-hours plan and discuss nutritional support instead of chasing anticancer foods.

During Cancer Treatment, Track the Food Your Pet Actually Eats

Cancer treatment can change eating. Keep a useful intake record, obtain an after-hours plan and discuss nutritional support instead of chasing anticancer foods.