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.

The PARTNER Journal

A Potbellied Kitten May Need a Roundworm Check

A round belly does not diagnose worms. Bring your kitten’s growth and deworming history and ask what one fecal result can and cannot show.

A Potbellied Kitten May Need a Roundworm Check

A round belly does not diagnose worms. Bring your kitten’s growth and deworming history and ask what one fecal result can and cannot show.

Cat Litter During Pregnancy: A Toxoplasmosis Plan

Put daily litter cleaning, handwashing, and cat feeding into a clear household plan using CDC guidance on toxoplasmosis during pregnancy.

Cat Litter During Pregnancy: A Toxoplasmosis Plan

Put daily litter cleaning, handwashing, and cat feeding into a clear household plan using CDC guidance on toxoplasmosis during pregnancy.

Your Dog’s Ultrasound Found a Splenic Mass

An ultrasound can find a splenic mass without establishing its type. Ask which tests affect the decision and which changes mean an emergency.

Your Dog’s Ultrasound Found a Splenic Mass

An ultrasound can find a splenic mass without establishing its type. Ask which tests affect the decision and which changes mean an emergency.

A Diabetic Dog’s Eyes Look Cloudy. What Now?

New eye cloudiness in a diabetic dog merits a call to the vet. Describe when it started, what changed in vision, and whether the eye seems painful.

A Diabetic Dog’s Eyes Look Cloudy. What Now?

New eye cloudiness in a diabetic dog merits a call to the vet. Describe when it started, what changed in vision, and whether the eye seems painful.

Hot Pavement and Dog Paws: Plan a Safer Walk

Make a route decision before your dog steps onto hot pavement. Know when to turn back and what to report if you suspect a paw-pad burn.

Hot Pavement and Dog Paws: Plan a Safer Walk

Make a route decision before your dog steps onto hot pavement. Know when to turn back and what to report if you suspect a paw-pad burn.

Plan a Short “Happy Visit” to the Vet With Your Dog

Ask the clinic for a short visit without an exam, choose one easy step, and agree on when to leave before your dog gets overwhelmed.

Plan a Short “Happy Visit” to the Vet With Your Dog

Ask the clinic for a short visit without an exam, choose one easy step, and agree on when to leave before your dog gets overwhelmed.