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

Feeding a Pregnant or Nursing Pet: Plan for the Mother, Too

Pregnancy and lactation change feeding needs. Choose an appropriate complete diet and a reviewed portion plan for the mother with your veterinary team.

Feeding a Pregnant or Nursing Pet: Plan for the Mother, Too

Pregnancy and lactation change feeding needs. Choose an appropriate complete diet and a reviewed portion plan for the mother with your veterinary team.

Can I Hide My Pet’s Medicine in Food? Ask These Questions First

Some medicines need food and others do not. Confirm the food, timing and tablet handling before using a treat or a full meal to give a prescription.

Can I Hide My Pet’s Medicine in Food? Ask These Questions First

Some medicines need food and others do not. Confirm the food, timing and tablet handling before using a treat or a full meal to give a prescription.

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Dairy in Cat Treats: What Milk, Cheese and Fermentation Tell You

Read dairy ingredients in cat treats without assuming goat milk or fermentation means lactose-free, hypoallergenic or suitable as a main diet.

Dairy in Cat Treats: What Milk, Cheese and Fermentation Tell You

Read dairy ingredients in cat treats without assuming goat milk or fermentation means lactose-free, hypoallergenic or suitable as a main diet.

Dog Bloat and Repeated Retching: When Dinner Becomes an Emergency

Repeated unproductive retching and abdominal distress can be a canine emergency. Learn why suspected bloat needs veterinary care now.

Dog Bloat and Repeated Retching: When Dinner Becomes an Emergency

Repeated unproductive retching and abdominal distress can be a canine emergency. Learn why suspected bloat needs veterinary care now.

Dog Diarrhea: What to Record Before You Call the Vet

Record the timing, stool appearance and associated signs of dog diarrhea, and prepare useful details for a prompt veterinary conversation.

Dog Diarrhea: What to Record Before You Call the Vet

Record the timing, stool appearance and associated signs of dog diarrhea, and prepare useful details for a prompt veterinary conversation.

Cat Hairballs: Notice the Pattern Before Reaching for a New Food

Track hair-associated vomiting, grooming and appetite changes. Know when a familiar-looking hairball pattern needs veterinary attention.

Cat Hairballs: Notice the Pattern Before Reaching for a New Food

Track hair-associated vomiting, grooming and appetite changes. Know when a familiar-looking hairball pattern needs veterinary attention.