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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.

Nutrition & Feeding

A Congested Cat Eating Less Needs a Care Plan

Sneezing and congestion can interfere with a cat’s meals. Report reduced intake, breathing changes and contact with other cats to the clinic.

A Congested Cat Eating Less Needs a Care Plan

Sneezing and congestion can interfere with a cat’s meals. Report reduced intake, breathing changes and contact with other cats to the clinic.

Protein-Losing Enteropathy: Plan the Whole Diet

Protein-losing enteropathy needs an individual clinical feeding plan. Ask about fat, tolerated foods, daily intake and follow-up together.

Protein-Losing Enteropathy: Plan the Whole Diet

Protein-losing enteropathy needs an individual clinical feeding plan. Ask about fat, tolerated foods, daily intake and follow-up together.

PARTNER Rabbit Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 8 oz bag, real front packaging

An Omega-6:3 Ratio Does Not Tell You the Amount

Two foods can share an omega-6:3 ratio while providing different amounts. Keep the fatty acids, units and serving basis together.

An Omega-6:3 Ratio Does Not Tell You the Amount

Two foods can share an omega-6:3 ratio while providing different amounts. Keep the fatty acids, units and serving basis together.

PARTNER Rabbit Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, real 8 oz package front

Can Dogs Digest Starch? A Better Food Comparison

Dogs can use properly prepared starch. Separate carbohydrate type, finished-food suitability and marketing claims before comparing recipes.

Can Dogs Digest Starch? A Better Food Comparison

Dogs can use properly prepared starch. Separate carbohydrate type, finished-food suitability and marketing claims before comparing recipes.

What Does “Calculated ME” Mean on a Pet Food Label?

Learn what calculated metabolizable energy means, why guarantees cannot reproduce it precisely, and which recipe-specific information to request.

What Does “Calculated ME” Mean on a Pet Food Label?

Learn what calculated metabolizable energy means, why guarantees cannot reproduce it precisely, and which recipe-specific information to request.

Why Chicken and Rice Is Not a Long-Term Complete Diet

Chicken and rice is a familiar temporary feeding idea, but familiarity does not make it complete. Ask what to feed and when to review the plan.

Why Chicken and Rice Is Not a Long-Term Complete Diet

Chicken and rice is a familiar temporary feeding idea, but familiarity does not make it complete. Ask what to feed and when to review the plan.