The Purina® Pet Institute's
Health and Wellness Guide

A step-by-step care guide to responsible dog ownership, for all life stages and levels of experience.

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They always run to greet us. Always wait patiently for us to return. But caring for a dog is about love, compassion and ultimately, responsibility. Dogs are the friends we can only aspire to be... That’s why Purina science is dedicated to creating dog care products and providing insights that enrich their lives.

Dog Care Articles

Crate Training Is pet ownership good for peoples' health? I'm Looking For An Apartment And I Have A Pet. How Can I Get A Landlord to Feel Comfortable Renting to Me? Should I Really Brush My Dog's Teeth? How Does a Dog's Vision Compare to that of a Human? What Does it Take to Become a Veterinary Technician? Why Does my Pet Shed all Year Round – Especially Right Before Winter? What should I expect after arthroscopic surgery for my pet? How Do I Know If My Dog Has Heatstroke? Facts about Melamine Contamination in Wheat Gluten and the 2007 Pet Food Recall How can I help my dog adjust to riding in the car? Why do I need to keep my pet away from antifreeze? What are the symptoms of canine influenza and how can I protect my dog? What are common causes and symptoms of pancreatic disease? How do I Know If My Pet has Ear Mites? Housetraining What can I do to help make sure my pet will be rescued in the event of a fire or other emergency? Facts About Feeding Dogs Dogs and Construction Can canine urinary incontinence be stopped?

Why Is My Dog Getting a Paunch In His Old Age? What is Von Willebrand disease? My dog suddenly seems very sluggish. Is it just old age? Are Bones Good or Bad for Dogs? Why are pet blood donors needed and how can my pet get involved? What are the requirements of a donor? What happens if an un-vaccinated dog is bitten by a rabid animal? Caring For Your Older Dog Traveling With Your Dog Welcoming Your Newcomer How often should I bathe my dog? Why Does my Dog Keep Scooting Along on her Behind? My dog often gets into the garbage. Is that a health risk or just a nuisance? My Dog Chases His Own Tail. Does This Signal A Problem? Vaccinations What Vaccinations Does my Puppy Need? How Can I Get My Dog to Stop Licking Me? My dog keeps scratching his ears. What might be wrong? Necessary Nutrients Why are dogs sometimes brought into human hospitals? How Does My Dog Stay Cool During the Hot Summer Months?