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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

Before Your Pet’s Anesthesia: Get Exact Food and Water Instructions

Fasting instructions depend on the patient and procedure. Confirm food, water, treats and medicine directions with the anesthesia team before the appointment.

Before Your Pet’s Anesthesia: Get Exact Food and Water Instructions

Fasting instructions depend on the patient and procedure. Confirm food, water, treats and medicine directions with the anesthesia team before the appointment.

Raw and Cooked Bones for Dogs: Separate Chewing From Nutrition

Whole bones can injure teeth or the digestive tract. A food containing formulated bone ingredients is a different question from offering a bone to chew.

Raw and Cooked Bones for Dogs: Separate Chewing From Nutrition

Whole bones can injure teeth or the digestive tract. A food containing formulated bone ingredients is a different question from offering a bone to chew.

Before Sharing Broth With a Pet, Check for Onion and Garlic

Onion and garlic can hide in stocks, gravies and seasoning powders. Learn what to check and what to do after a possible exposure.

Before Sharing Broth With a Pet, Check for Onion and Garlic

Onion and garlic can hide in stocks, gravies and seasoning powders. Learn what to check and what to do after a possible exposure.

My Dog Ate Grapes or Raisins: Call Before Symptoms Appear

Grape and raisin exposure can be serious even before a dog looks unwell. Save the food details and contact veterinary help immediately.

My Dog Ate Grapes or Raisins: Call Before Symptoms Appear

Grape and raisin exposure can be serious even before a dog looks unwell. Save the food details and contact veterinary help immediately.

Heatstroke in Dogs and Cats: Start Cooling and Call for Help

Know the immediate response to suspected overheating, why a drink is not enough and why improvement does not replace veterinary assessment.

Heatstroke in Dogs and Cats: Start Cooling and Call for Help

Know the immediate response to suspected overheating, why a drink is not enough and why improvement does not replace veterinary assessment.

When a Dog Guards Food: Make Mealtimes Safer Before Training

Stiffening or growling around the bowl deserves space and professional advice. Avoid testing, confrontation and casual treat-based training experiments.

When a Dog Guards Food: Make Mealtimes Safer Before Training

Stiffening or growling around the bowl deserves space and professional advice. Avoid testing, confrontation and casual treat-based training experiments.