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

Light, Lean or Reduced-Calorie: Read the Pet Food Claim

Light, reduced-calorie and low-fat claims answer different questions. Check the comparison, calorie statement and feeding purpose before choosing.

Light, Lean or Reduced-Calorie: Read the Pet Food Claim

Light, reduced-calorie and low-fat claims answer different questions. Check the comparison, calorie statement and feeding purpose before choosing.

During Cancer Treatment, Track the Food Your Pet Actually Eats

Cancer treatment can change eating. Keep a useful intake record, obtain an after-hours plan and discuss nutritional support instead of chasing anticancer foods.

During Cancer Treatment, Track the Food Your Pet Actually Eats

Cancer treatment can change eating. Keep a useful intake record, obtain an after-hours plan and discuss nutritional support instead of chasing anticancer foods.

Teach “Drop It” With a Safe Toy, Not a Stolen Hazard

A safe toy exchange gives your dog a clear reason to release an object. Practise before there is a dangerous item involved, and avoid chasing or forcing.

Teach “Drop It” With a Safe Toy, Not a Stolen Hazard

A safe toy exchange gives your dog a clear reason to release an object. Practise before there is a dangerous item involved, and avoid chasing or forcing.

Build Your Dog’s Recall Before Taking Off the Leash

Practise a consistent recall cue in an enclosed space, reward the return and build difficulty gradually. Keep a safety line while learning outdoors.

Build Your Dog’s Recall Before Taking Off the Leash

Practise a consistent recall cue in an enclosed space, reward the return and build difficulty gradually. Keep a safety line while learning outdoors.

Before Changing Food for a Dog Taking Potassium Bromide

For a dog taking potassium bromide, a diet change can affect more than the bowl. Check with the prescriber before changing food, treats or salty extras.

Before Changing Food for a Dog Taking Potassium Bromide

For a dog taking potassium bromide, a diet change can affect more than the bowl. Check with the prescriber before changing food, treats or salty extras.

Urate Stones in Dogs: Ask About Purines, Not Just Protein

Urate-stone feeding needs a stone-specific veterinary plan. A crude-protein percentage or a meat name cannot confirm a suitable low-purine diet.

Urate Stones in Dogs: Ask About Purines, Not Just Protein

Urate-stone feeding needs a stone-specific veterinary plan. A crude-protein percentage or a meat name cannot confirm a suitable low-purine diet.