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
Soft, Swollen Paw Pads in a Cat
Several soft or swollen paw pads can suggest pillow foot, but other causes exist. Ask about sampling, discomfort, and follow-up rather than treating a photo.
Soft, Swollen Paw Pads in a Cat
Several soft or swollen paw pads can suggest pillow foot, but other causes exist. Ask about sampling, discomfort, and follow-up rather than treating a photo.
Kitten Missing Part of an Upper Eyelid?
A missing segment of eyelid can leave the cornea exposed or irritated by hair. Arrange an eye examination and ask about protection and specialist care.
Kitten Missing Part of an Upper Eyelid?
A missing segment of eyelid can leave the cornea exposed or irritated by hair. Arrange an eye examination and ask about protection and specialist care.
Diabetic Cat Hard to Regulate? Ask About IGF-1
When a diabetic cat is difficult to regulate, ask about insulin resistance and growth-hormone testing. A cat need not look unusually large to need evaluation.
Diabetic Cat Hard to Regulate? Ask About IGF-1
When a diabetic cat is difficult to regulate, ask about insulin resistance and growth-hormone testing. A cat need not look unusually large to need evaluation.
Does an Indoor Cat Need Heartworm Prevention?
Mosquitoes can expose cats to heartworm, including indoors. Discuss feline prevention and why one blood test may not settle a suspected infection.
Does an Indoor Cat Need Heartworm Prevention?
Mosquitoes can expose cats to heartworm, including indoors. Discuss feline prevention and why one blood test may not settle a suspected infection.
Recessed Vulva in a Dog: Questions for the Vet
Skin folds around a female dog’s vulva can trap moisture. Ask about local irritation, urinary testing, care instructions, and whether treatment is needed.
Recessed Vulva in a Dog: Questions for the Vet
Skin folds around a female dog’s vulva can trap moisture. Ask about local irritation, urinary testing, care instructions, and whether treatment is needed.
A Mildly High SDMA Result in Your Cat
SDMA is one part of kidney assessment. Ask about trends, urine testing, hydration, and follow-up before treating a single result as a diet prescription.
A Mildly High SDMA Result in Your Cat
SDMA is one part of kidney assessment. Ask about trends, urine testing, hydration, and follow-up before treating a single result as a diet prescription.