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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

Pet Food Calories: Convert kcal/kg Into the Portion You Actually Weigh

Use a food’s calorie statement to calculate energy in a measured portion, while keeping bag weight, cup volume and daily needs separate.

Pet Food Calories: Convert kcal/kg Into the Portion You Actually Weigh

Use a food’s calorie statement to calculate energy in a measured portion, while keeping bag weight, cup volume and daily needs separate.

“Not Detected” on a Pet Food Lab Report Does Not Mean Absolute Zero

Read a laboratory result with its analyte, sample identity, units and reporting limit before treating a screenshot as an all-purpose safety guarantee.

“Not Detected” on a Pet Food Lab Report Does Not Mean Absolute Zero

Read a laboratory result with its analyte, sample identity, units and reporting limit before treating a screenshot as an all-purpose safety guarantee.

What Does a Pet Food Digestibility Percentage Actually Measure?

Before comparing digestibility claims, identify the nutrient, test method, animals, exact recipe and limits of the reported result.

What Does a Pet Food Digestibility Percentage Actually Measure?

Before comparing digestibility claims, identify the nutrient, test method, animals, exact recipe and limits of the reported result.

An Iodine-Restricted Cat Diet Needs a Whole-Household Feeding Plan

If a veterinarian selects dietary thyroid management, check every route to other food, including treats, shared bowls and medicine carriers.

An Iodine-Restricted Cat Diet Needs a Whole-Household Feeding Plan

If a veterinarian selects dietary thyroid management, check every route to other food, including treats, shared bowls and medicine carriers.

Hydrolyzed or Novel Protein Dog Food? These Are Different Diet-Trial Choices

Understand why hydrolyzed chicken can differ from intact chicken, and why a rabbit recipe is not automatically a veterinary elimination diet.

Hydrolyzed or Novel Protein Dog Food? These Are Different Diet-Trial Choices

Understand why hydrolyzed chicken can differ from intact chicken, and why a rabbit recipe is not automatically a veterinary elimination diet.

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Glucosamine or Collagen in Dog Treats: An Ingredient Is Not a Joint-Care Result

Separate an ingredient list from a measured daily amount and clinical evidence before treating a snack as part of a joint-care plan.

Glucosamine or Collagen in Dog Treats: An Ingredient Is Not a Joint-Care Result

Separate an ingredient list from a measured daily amount and clinical evidence before treating a snack as part of a joint-care plan.