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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 Calmer Cat Nail Trim Starts Before the Clippers
Start with a comfortable paw touch, not a full manicure. Learn how to prepare for a cat’s nail trim and when the veterinary team should take over.
A Calmer Cat Nail Trim Starts Before the Clippers
Start with a comfortable paw touch, not a full manicure. Learn how to prepare for a cat’s nail trim and when the veterinary team should take over.
Before Changing Food for a Dog Taking Potassium Bromide
For a dog taking potassium bromide, a diet change can affect more than the bowl. Check with the prescriber before changing food, treats or salty extras.
Before Changing Food for a Dog Taking Potassium Bromide
For a dog taking potassium bromide, a diet change can affect more than the bowl. Check with the prescriber before changing food, treats or salty extras.
Urate Stones in Dogs: Ask About Purines, Not Just Protein
Urate-stone feeding needs a stone-specific veterinary plan. A crude-protein percentage or a meat name cannot confirm a suitable low-purine diet.
Urate Stones in Dogs: Ask About Purines, Not Just Protein
Urate-stone feeding needs a stone-specific veterinary plan. A crude-protein percentage or a meat name cannot confirm a suitable low-purine diet.
If a Pet Finds Rodent Bait, Save the Active Ingredient
Mouse and rat baits can look alike but contain different poisons. Contact a veterinarian immediately and preserve the active-ingredient label; do not give a home antidote.
If a Pet Finds Rodent Bait, Save the Active Ingredient
Mouse and rat baits can look alike but contain different poisons. Contact a veterinarian immediately and preserve the active-ingredient label; do not give a home antidote.
Cat Nasopharyngeal Polyps: Questions About Breathing and Swallowing
An inflammatory polyp can affect the ear or the space behind the nose. Ask how its location is confirmed and how breathing, swallowing and recovery will be managed.
Cat Nasopharyngeal Polyps: Questions About Breathing and Swallowing
An inflammatory polyp can affect the ear or the space behind the nose. Ask how its location is confirmed and how breathing, swallowing and recovery will be managed.
When Your Cat’s Back Ripples, Record the Whole Episode
Back rippling, sudden sensitivity or tail-directed biting needs context. Avoid provoking the reaction and ask what painful, skin or neurologic causes should be assessed.
When Your Cat’s Back Ripples, Record the Whole Episode
Back rippling, sudden sensitivity or tail-directed biting needs context. Avoid provoking the reaction and ask what painful, skin or neurologic causes should be assessed.