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Cat Nutrition

Prep your pet’s menu with expert tips on food, treats, supplements, recipes, weight management, and more.

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Help, My Cat is on a Hunger Strike

A veterinary nutritionist explains why your cat isn’t eating and how to increase their appetite.

Food & Food Toppers

Kibble or canned? Fresh or dehydrated? Human-grade?! We’ll help you choose the best pet food on the market.

Profile view of a man giving a cat food to eat

A veterinary nutritionist explains why your cat isn’t eating and how to increase their appetite.

Dog in high contrast lit hallway standing near a food bowl

It’s a gut thing: Your dog’s GI issues could be linked to their mental health.

Two grey cats eating dog food from a plate while a brown dog looks on with jealousy

Dog food is safe for cats in small amounts, but it shouldn’t be their main course.

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Treats

Did your pet’s ears just perk up? Get expert reccos on everything from dog training bites to catnip chews, plus human foods for healthy snacks.

Co-owners, Antoni and JVN of yummers pets in the kitchen laughing with two dogs.

You can’t even be mad.

A cat staring at a peeled banana

Gwen Stefani taught us how to spell it, but can we feed it to our cats?

Cat eating from a plate of raspberries and blueberries

Go ahead and serve up the superfood — with a couple caveats.

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Ask a Vet

Sudden scratching? Finicky food eater? Loose poop? Whatever pet health question is on your mind, our veterinary pros are here to help.

vitamins & supplements

Get the lowdown on Omega-3s, superfoods, and other pet vitamins and supplements that help with immunity, joint support, and other issues.

A grey cat looking at a dish of fish

The next best thing to branzino, omega-3s support your cat’s skin, brain, joint, and heart health.

A cat licking yogurt from a spoon.

Is your cat’s microbiome out of whack? It may be time to add probiotics to their diet.

Grey cat at looking up from eating on floor at home

The mind-gut connection isn’t just for people — your dog or cat’s gut microbiome plays a big role in their health and well-being.

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weight management

Are chunky pets cute? Yes. Can obesity be a serious health problem for pets? Also yes. So let’s talk weight management tips to get your pet in good shape.

A fat cat lounging on a shelf.

A study found that smart feeders and digital scales are successful tools in cat weight-loss programs.

Grey cat at looking up from eating on floor at home

The mind-gut connection isn’t just for people — your dog or cat’s gut microbiome plays a big role in their health and well-being.

Great Dane dog and Chihuahua dog laying in the grass

We know, our pets grow up too fast. But seriously, how fast is too fast (or slow)? The Wildest and Waltham Petcare Science Institute created a simple tool to help your new pet’s growth stay on track.

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recipes

Learn how to home cook healthy pet recipes, from delicious chicken dinners to peanut butter cookies.

Cat eating from a plate of raspberries and blueberries

Go ahead and serve up the superfood — with a couple caveats.

A woman eating peanut butter toast with her cat laying on the table

The sweet and salty treat is okay in moderation.

Grey cat with dilated yellow eyes eats a strawberry held by her owner

Yep, the superfood is safe for felines and we’ve even got a recipe for strawberry “ice cream”!

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