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 Cannabis Edible Exposure Needs the Whole Ingredient Label

If your dog may have eaten a cannabis edible, contact veterinary help and save the wrapper. THC strength, other ingredients and timing all matter.

A Cannabis Edible Exposure Needs the Whole Ingredient Label

If your dog may have eaten a cannabis edible, contact veterinary help and save the wrapper. THC strength, other ingredients and timing all matter.

Essential Oils Around Pets: Think Beyond the Scent

Essential-oil risk depends on the product and exposure. Keep concentrated oils away from pets and consider spills, coat droplets and breathing history.

Essential Oils Around Pets: Think Beyond the Scent

Essential-oil risk depends on the product and exposure. Keep concentrated oils away from pets and consider spills, coat droplets and breathing history.

Check the Window Before Your Cat Chooses the View

Cats can fall from familiar windows and terraces. Check screens, gaps and access before opening up, and seek care after a fall even if your cat is walking.

Check the Window Before Your Cat Chooses the View

Cats can fall from familiar windows and terraces. Check screens, gaps and access before opening up, and seek care after a fall even if your cat is walking.

Pause During Petting and Let Your Cat Choose More

A cat staying nearby may not want more touching. Use short interactions, notice body language and leave space for your cat to choose the next step.

Pause During Petting and Let Your Cat Choose More

A cat staying nearby may not want more touching. Use short interactions, notice body language and leave space for your cat to choose the next step.

Choose a Scratching Surface Your Cat Will Actually Use

Watch where and how your cat scratches before choosing a post or pad. Stability, full stretch and location can matter as much as the material.

Choose a Scratching Surface Your Cat Will Actually Use

Watch where and how your cat scratches before choosing a post or pad. Stability, full stretch and location can matter as much as the material.

A Visitor Plan for Dogs Who Jump Up to Say Hello

Prepare visitors before the door opens, practise calm approaches and reward paws on the floor. Give worried dogs distance instead of forcing a greeting.

A Visitor Plan for Dogs Who Jump Up to Say Hello

Prepare visitors before the door opens, practise calm approaches and reward paws on the floor. Give worried dogs distance instead of forcing a greeting.