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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

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What “Crude Protein” Means on Your Pet Food Label

Crude describes a laboratory method. Learn which questions a protein guarantee answers and which need separate information.

What “Crude Protein” Means on Your Pet Food Label

Crude describes a laboratory method. Learn which questions a protein guarantee answers and which need separate information.

Raw Pet Food When Someone at Home Is Medically Vulnerable

Include human health and everyday contact in the feeding decision, even when the person at higher risk never prepares the pet’s meal.

Raw Pet Food When Someone at Home Is Medically Vulnerable

Include human health and everyday contact in the feeding decision, even when the person at higher risk never prepares the pet’s meal.

Suspected IBD in a Cat: Why a “Sensitive” Food Label Cannot Confirm It

Understand the purpose of a diagnostic workup, food trial and possible biopsy when a cat has recurring intestinal signs.

Suspected IBD in a Cat: Why a “Sensitive” Food Label Cannot Confirm It

Understand the purpose of a diagnostic workup, food trial and possible biopsy when a cat has recurring intestinal signs.

Copper-Associated Liver Disease in Dogs: Ask for the Finished Food’s Data

A liver-care plan needs actual copper information and veterinary selection, not guesses from ingredient names, ash or a meat percentage.

Copper-Associated Liver Disease in Dogs: Ask for the Finished Food’s Data

A liver-care plan needs actual copper information and veterinary selection, not guesses from ingredient names, ash or a meat percentage.

Why a Vet May Check Vitamin B12 in a Cat With Chronic Gut Problems

Understand why an ingredient list cannot answer a cobalamin-status question, and how to organize testing, supplementation and follow-up with the clinic.

Why a Vet May Check Vitamin B12 in a Cat With Chronic Gut Problems

Understand why an ingredient list cannot answer a cobalamin-status question, and how to organize testing, supplementation and follow-up with the clinic.

Food Aversion After a Cat Has Been Ill: Protect the Next Mealtime

A cat may associate a food with nausea or an unpleasant experience. Work with the clinic on food choice and intake support without pressure feeding.

Food Aversion After a Cat Has Been Ill: Protect the Next Mealtime

A cat may associate a food with nausea or an unpleasant experience. Work with the clinic on food choice and intake support without pressure feeding.