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

Keep Raw Wild Boar Meat Away From Dogs

Prevent access to feral swine carcasses and scraps, and know what to report if your dog eats raw meat from a hunt.

Keep Raw Wild Boar Meat Away From Dogs

Prevent access to feral swine carcasses and scraps, and know what to report if your dog eats raw meat from a hunt.

What Can a Toothless Cat Eat After Healing?

Once your vet confirms the mouth has healed, choose a complete food your cat can eat comfortably and watch more than the empty bowl.

What Can a Toothless Cat Eat After Healing?

Once your vet confirms the mouth has healed, choose a complete food your cat can eat comfortably and watch more than the empty bowl.

When a Dog Refuses a Prescribed Kidney Diet

Record what your dog eats, distinguish a refused new food from a broader appetite change, and ask the veterinary team for a fallback plan.

When a Dog Refuses a Prescribed Kidney Diet

Record what your dog eats, distinguish a refused new food from a broader appetite change, and ask the veterinary team for a fallback plan.

Can Dogs Eat Plain Cooked Eggs?

Fully cooked, unseasoned egg may suit some dogs as an occasional extra. Check what else is on the plate and whether your dog has a prescribed diet.

Can Dogs Eat Plain Cooked Eggs?

Fully cooked, unseasoned egg may suit some dogs as an occasional extra. Check what else is on the plate and whether your dog has a prescribed diet.

What Brewers Dried Yeast Means on a Dog Food Label

Distinguish brewers dried yeast from active baking yeast and yeast extract, and learn what a label can tell you about the finished food.

What Brewers Dried Yeast Means on a Dog Food Label

Distinguish brewers dried yeast from active baking yeast and yeast extract, and learn what a label can tell you about the finished food.

Does This Unopened Pet Food Need the Fridge?

Check the storage wording before putting unopened pet food in the pantry. A sealed package or a cooked recipe can still require refrigeration.

Does This Unopened Pet Food Need the Fridge?

Check the storage wording before putting unopened pet food in the pantry. A sealed package or a cooked recipe can still require refrigeration.