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

Warm Ears Do Not Tell You Whether Your Cat Has a Fever

A cat’s temperature needs context and a reliable measurement. Do not diagnose fever by touch or use human fever medicine while deciding what to do.

Warm Ears Do Not Tell You Whether Your Cat Has a Fever

A cat’s temperature needs context and a reliable measurement. Do not diagnose fever by touch or use human fever medicine while deciding what to do.

When a Cat Comes Home From the Vet and Gets Hissed At

A familiar cat can smell unfamiliar after a clinic visit. Plan a quiet homecoming, protect recovery instructions and avoid forcing a reunion.

When a Cat Comes Home From the Vet and Gets Hissed At

A familiar cat can smell unfamiliar after a clinic visit. Plan a quiet homecoming, protect recovery instructions and avoid forcing a reunion.

Low Potassium in a Cat Needs a Measured Follow-Up Plan

A low blood-potassium result is not a reason to add salt substitutes or guess a supplement. Ask about the cause, exact prescription and recheck.

Low Potassium in a Cat Needs a Measured Follow-Up Plan

A low blood-potassium result is not a reason to add salt substitutes or guess a supplement. Ask about the cause, exact prescription and recheck.

Sago Palm Exposure: Do Not Wait for Your Pet to Vomit

Sago palms and related cycads can cause severe poisoning. Contact a veterinarian after suspected ingestion, including seeds or fallen plant pieces.

Sago Palm Exposure: Do Not Wait for Your Pet to Vomit

Sago palms and related cycads can cause severe poisoning. Contact a veterinarian after suspected ingestion, including seeds or fallen plant pieces.

If Your Pet Contacts a Bat, Call Before Releasing It

Keep people and pets away, contact the veterinarian and local public health or animal control, and preserve vaccination records for the assessment.

If Your Pet Contacts a Bat, Call Before Releasing It

Keep people and pets away, contact the veterinarian and local public health or animal control, and preserve vaccination records for the assessment.

A Missing or Chewed Battery Is a Veterinary Emergency

Button batteries can injure tissue even when intact. Call promptly, save the device details and do not induce vomiting or wait for visible burns.

A Missing or Chewed Battery Is a Veterinary Emergency

Button batteries can injure tissue even when intact. Call promptly, save the device details and do not induce vomiting or wait for visible burns.