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.

Nutrition & Feeding

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.

What Does Crude Ash Mean on a Pet Food Label?

Crude ash is an analytical measure related to minerals. Learn why it is not an added scoop of ash or a complete phosphorus and calcium report.

What Does Crude Ash Mean on a Pet Food Label?

Crude ash is an analytical measure related to minerals. Learn why it is not an added scoop of ash or a complete phosphorus and calcium report.

AAFCO Statements and Feeding Trials: Read What the Food Actually Claims

Learn how formulation statements and feeding trials differ, and which questions help you assess the evidence behind a pet food’s adequacy statement.

AAFCO Statements and Feeding Trials: Read What the Food Actually Claims

Learn how formulation statements and feeding trials differ, and which questions help you assess the evidence behind a pet food’s adequacy statement.

PARTNER It's Tea Time donut freeze-dried treats, individual sachet shown; sold as a box of 12

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.

PARTNER It's Tea Time cheese freeze-dried treats, individual sachet shown; sold as a box of 12

Buying Treats by the Box: Sachets, Pieces and Net Weight

Compare PARTNER treat boxes by the actual pack count and total ounces. A sachet, a piece and a daily serving are different units.

Buying Treats by the Box: Sachets, Pieces and Net Weight

Compare PARTNER treat boxes by the actual pack count and total ounces. A sachet, a piece and a daily serving are different units.

Fish Oil for Pets: Read EPA and DHA Before Comparing the Bottle Size

Compare fish-oil labels using EPA, DHA and a clear serving unit. An ingredient name or total oil amount does not establish a dose.

Fish Oil for Pets: Read EPA and DHA Before Comparing the Bottle Size

Compare fish-oil labels using EPA, DHA and a clear serving unit. An ingredient name or total oil amount does not establish a dose.