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 Mildly High SDMA Result in Your Cat

SDMA is one part of kidney assessment. Ask about trends, urine testing, hydration, and follow-up before treating a single result as a diet prescription.

A Mildly High SDMA Result in Your Cat

SDMA is one part of kidney assessment. Ask about trends, urine testing, hydration, and follow-up before treating a single result as a diet prescription.

Cat’s Tail Limp After Being Trapped or Pulled?

A limp tail after an accident needs veterinary assessment. Report urination and bowel changes; do not pull the tail or attempt bladder expression.

Cat’s Tail Limp After Being Trapped or Pulled?

A limp tail after an accident needs veterinary assessment. Report urination and bowel changes; do not pull the tail or attempt bladder expression.

Your Cat’s Meow Has Become Hoarse

A new hoarse or quieter meow deserves attention, especially with swallowing or breathing changes. Record the sound without making your cat vocalize.

Your Cat’s Meow Has Become Hoarse

A new hoarse or quieter meow deserves attention, especially with swallowing or breathing changes. Record the sound without making your cat vocalize.

A Soft Swelling Over Your Dog’s Elbow

An elbow swelling may be a pressure-related hygroma. Arrange an exam, check the resting surface, and avoid squeezing or draining it yourself.

A Soft Swelling Over Your Dog’s Elbow

An elbow swelling may be a pressure-related hygroma. Arrange an exam, check the resting surface, and avoid squeezing or draining it yourself.

Wart-Like Growths in a Dog’s Mouth

Mouth growths can resemble viral papillomas, but appearance is not a diagnosis. Arrange an exam and ask about eating comfort and dog-to-dog contact.

Wart-Like Growths in a Dog’s Mouth

Mouth growths can resemble viral papillomas, but appearance is not a diagnosis. Arrange an exam and ask about eating comfort and dog-to-dog contact.

Dog’s Lip Drooping and Eye Not Blinking?

A suddenly drooping lip, dropped food, or failure to blink needs veterinary assessment. Notice the eye as well as changes at the food bowl.

Dog’s Lip Drooping and Eye Not Blinking?

A suddenly drooping lip, dropped food, or failure to blink needs veterinary assessment. Notice the eye as well as changes at the food bowl.