Everything You Need to Know About Puppy Health
From teething to getting your puppy’s shots, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to your puppy’s health. Our experts are here to help. Browse the articles below to read more about potential health problems and tips on how to resolve and prevent them.
Puppy Vaccination Schedule: When to Get Puppies Shots
New puppy owners often ask, “Does my puppy need shots and when should they get them?” Read this puppy vaccination schedule to learn which shots your puppy needs.
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How Often Should I Bathe My Puppy?
Your puppy loves to explore and play, which also means they will get dirty and need a wash. Here are some tips for how often you should be bathing your puppy.
Puppy Vaccination Schedule: When to Get Puppies Shots
New puppy owners often ask, “Does my puppy need shots and when should they get them?” Read this puppy vaccination schedule to learn which shots your puppy needs.
When is a Dog Not a Puppy Anymore?
Your puppy is rapidly growing, and their needs will change as they start to become an adult dog. Find out when a dog is not considered a puppy anymore.
How to Cut Puppy Nails
Trimming your puppy's nails takes some care. Learn helpful tips on how long your dog's nails should be, and how to make trimming less stressful and more successful.
What is Parvo?
Parvo in dogs is a deadly disease but easily preventable. Learn more about the symptoms of parvo, how it's transmitted, and how to prevent it through vaccination.
When Do Puppies Start Shedding?
Do puppies shed? Learn all about shedding and when dogs lose their puppy coat as well as some quick tricks on keeping your dog's shedding to a minimum.
Puppy Weight Chart — What is a Healthy Weight?
There’s a right weight range for every age and breed of dog. Excessive weight gain can mean there’s an issue with your puppy, but the cause is usually always the same: your puppy is eating too much…
When Do a Puppy’s Eyes Open?
When a puppy is born, their eyes are closed because their bodies are still developing. Learn when puppies open their eyes, and how long it takes to develop vision.
Puppy Development by Week
Puppies grow and develop in stages throughout their first year of life. Knowing what your puppy needs week by week is important to ensuring a happy, healthy dog.
Normal Puppy Temperature: How Do I Know if My Puppy Has a Fever?
What is a normal temperature reading for your puppy? Learn the ins and outs of your puppy's temperature and how to determine the symptoms of a dog's fever.
Puppy Dehydration: Prevention and Treatment
Your puppy needs regular watering. Here are some (moist) tips...
Puppy Energy Levels by Age
As puppies grow and change, their activity and energy levels change. Purina's team of pet care experts prepare you for what to expect at various stages of their life.