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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

How to Separate a Toddler and Dog at Mealtimes

Set up a door or suitable barrier, plan who handles both sides, and keep a toddler away from the dog's meal until the bowl is picked up.

How to Separate a Toddler and Dog at Mealtimes

Set up a door or suitable barrier, plan who handles both sides, and keep a toddler away from the dog's meal until the bowl is picked up.

High Triglycerides in Dogs: Ask About a Fasting Recheck

If your dog's blood test shows high triglycerides, ask how meal timing, the exact lab result, and vet-directed preparation affect the next step.

High Triglycerides in Dogs: Ask About a Fasting Recheck

If your dog's blood test shows high triglycerides, ask how meal timing, the exact lab result, and vet-directed preparation affect the next step.

Catnip Toys vs. Eating Catnip: What to Watch For

Learn why sniffing a catnip toy is different from eating loose catnip, what reactions to watch for, and when to call your veterinary team.

Catnip Toys vs. Eating Catnip: What to Watch For

Learn why sniffing a catnip toy is different from eating loose catnip, what reactions to watch for, and when to call your veterinary team.

Dog Daycare Fecal Test: What to Ask Before Day One

Find out which fecal test result your dog daycare accepts, how recent it must be, and what to bring to your vet before the first visit.

Dog Daycare Fecal Test: What to Ask Before Day One

Find out which fecal test result your dog daycare accepts, how recent it must be, and what to bring to your vet before the first visit.

A Smell Around Your Dog’s Lip Folds Deserves a Check

Notice where moisture, redness, or odor starts around your dog’s mouth and help your vet distinguish a skin-fold problem from an oral one.

A Smell Around Your Dog’s Lip Folds Deserves a Check

Notice where moisture, redness, or odor starts around your dog’s mouth and help your vet distinguish a skin-fold problem from an oral one.

My Dog Bit a Wild Mushroom. What Should I Do?

Call promptly after a possible wild mushroom ingestion. If safe, photograph the mushroom and its location without delaying veterinary help.

My Dog Bit a Wild Mushroom. What Should I Do?

Call promptly after a possible wild mushroom ingestion. If safe, photograph the mushroom and its location without delaying veterinary help.