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

Ringworm in Cats: Think Skin, Contacts and Household Care

Ringworm is fungal, not an intestinal worm. Confirm the diagnosis, discuss household contacts and ask how treatment clearance will be checked.

Ringworm in Cats: Think Skin, Contacts and Household Care

Ringworm is fungal, not an intestinal worm. Confirm the diagnosis, discuss household contacts and ask how treatment clearance will be checked.

Dark Debris in a Cat’s Ear Does Not Prove Ear Mites

Scratching and dark ear material need an examination. Ask about testing, other animals at home and a treatment plan for the actual diagnosis.

Dark Debris in a Cat’s Ear Does Not Prove Ear Mites

Scratching and dark ear material need an examination. Ask about testing, other animals at home and a treatment plan for the actual diagnosis.

A Limp Tail After Swimming Still Needs an Assessment

Swimming or unusual exercise can precede limber tail, but other injuries can look similar. Pause strenuous activity and contact your veterinarian.

A Limp Tail After Swimming Still Needs an Assessment

Swimming or unusual exercise can precede limber tail, but other injuries can look similar. Pause strenuous activity and contact your veterinarian.

Thick Eye Discharge in a Dog? Ask About Tear Testing

Redness, squinting or sticky discharge deserves an eye assessment. Tear testing can answer questions that a photograph cannot.

Thick Eye Discharge in a Dog? Ask About Tear Testing

Redness, squinting or sticky discharge deserves an eye assessment. Tear testing can answer questions that a photograph cannot.

Introducing a New Cat: Build Familiarity Before Shared Space

Set up a settling room, introduce familiar scents gradually and keep a way to step back. A peaceful home matters more than a fast greeting.

Introducing a New Cat: Build Familiarity Before Shared Space

Set up a settling room, introduce familiar scents gradually and keep a way to step back. A peaceful home matters more than a fast greeting.

A Better Litter-Box Setup Starts With Access and Location

Count boxes, check quiet access and avoid clustering every option in one place. Setup helps daily care but cannot diagnose urinary trouble.

A Better Litter-Box Setup Starts With Access and Location

Count boxes, check quiet access and avoid clustering every option in one place. Setup helps daily care but cannot diagnose urinary trouble.