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.
Everyday Health
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.
Found a Lump Near Your Cat’s Nipple? Have It Checked
A small lump near a cat’s nipple deserves prompt veterinary assessment, even when the cat seems comfortable and continues eating.
Found a Lump Near Your Cat’s Nipple? Have It Checked
A small lump near a cat’s nipple deserves prompt veterinary assessment, even when the cat seems comfortable and continues eating.
Porcupine Quills: Keep Them Intact and Get Help
A quilled dog needs prompt veterinary care. Do not cut or pull embedded quills; keep the dog calm and follow transport instructions.
Porcupine Quills: Keep Them Intact and Get Help
A quilled dog needs prompt veterinary care. Do not cut or pull embedded quills; keep the dog calm and follow transport instructions.
A Skunked Dog: Check Health Before the Smell
Skunk odor is obvious; eye irritation, mouth exposure and bites deserve attention first. Call for guidance before treating a face exposure as a bath.
A Skunked Dog: Check Health Before the Smell
Skunk odor is obvious; eye irritation, mouth exposure and bites deserve attention first. Call for guidance before treating a face exposure as a bath.
After a Grassy Walk: Watch for Foxtail Trouble
Persistent sneezing, head shaking or paw irritation after dry grass can need a foxtail check. Describe the walk and avoid digging for an unseen seed.
After a Grassy Walk: Watch for Foxtail Trouble
Persistent sneezing, head shaking or paw irritation after dry grass can need a foxtail check. Describe the walk and avoid digging for an unseen seed.
My Dog Ate a Corn Cob. Call Before Waiting
A swallowed corn cob can obstruct a dog’s digestive tract. Call promptly, describe the exposure and ask what to do before the next meal.
My Dog Ate a Corn Cob. Call Before Waiting
A swallowed corn cob can obstruct a dog’s digestive tract. Call promptly, describe the exposure and ask what to do before the next meal.