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

After the Bowl Is Empty: A Pet-Feeding Cleanup Routine

Plan the cleanup as part of feeding: bowls, measuring tools, mats and hands need attention even when dinner leaves no visible mess.

After the Bowl Is Empty: A Pet-Feeding Cleanup Routine

Plan the cleanup as part of feeding: bowls, measuring tools, mats and hands need attention even when dinner leaves no visible mess.

PARTNER Crispy Biscuit Freeze-Dried Treats; individual sachet shown, sold as a box of 12

Preparing Food Rewards for a Short Dog-Training Session

Choose an easy behavior, prepare suitable rewards and keep the session simple. Food works best as part of a clear, kind training plan.

Preparing Food Rewards for a Short Dog-Training Session

Choose an easy behavior, prepare suitable rewards and keep the session simple. Food works best as part of a clear, kind training plan.

Questions to Ask a Pet Food Company—and How to Use the Answers

Turn broad pet-food promises into specific, answerable questions about formulation, nutrition data and quality control.

Questions to Ask a Pet Food Company—and How to Use the Answers

Turn broad pet-food promises into specific, answerable questions about formulation, nutrition data and quality control.

Separate Flea Treatments in a Home With Cats and Dogs

Check species, age and weight before treatment. A shared home needs separate products, clear records and attention to grooming contact.

Separate Flea Treatments in a Home With Cats and Dogs

Check species, age and weight before treatment. A shared home needs separate products, clear records and attention to grooming contact.

Bringing a Pet Stool Sample to the Vet: Collection Questions That Matter

Ask about container, amount, freshness and storage before collecting. Keep each pet’s sample and collection time clearly identified.

Bringing a Pet Stool Sample to the Vet: Collection Questions That Matter

Ask about container, amount, freshness and storage before collecting. Keep each pet’s sample and collection time clearly identified.

Nighttime Pacing in an Older Dog: Keep a Sleep-and-Routine Record

New nighttime wandering deserves assessment. A short behavior record can help distinguish cognitive changes from other health problems.

Nighttime Pacing in an Older Dog: Keep a Sleep-and-Routine Record

New nighttime wandering deserves assessment. A short behavior record can help distinguish cognitive changes from other health problems.