Puppy Articles

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.

A puppy is a creature of habit. He needs a routine. If you leave him to come up with his own, you’re not gonna like it. Schedules are very important to your puppy. You need to schedule when to feed, exercise and take your puppy outdoors to go potty. Creating a schedule is also a great way to get your whole family involved in caring for your puppy.

Knowing how much to feed your puppy can be challenging. Let’s walk through the main determining variables like age, breed size, activity level, and current weight that determine how many calories your puppy needs.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Daily exercise, walks and play with your puppy can lead to a happy, healthy life. Here are some basic exercise guidelines and play tips for your puppy.

“What can puppies eat?” “Can I feed my puppy adult dog food?” “What food is the best for puppies?” New puppy owners may find themselves asking these questions and more. Making sure your puppy has all the nutrition he needs is one of the most important things you can do to help him grow into a strong, healthy dog.

Puppies require nutritionally complete and balanced, regular meals in order for your puppy to grow and develop. Let’s take a look at puppy nutrition together: what to feed, when to feed and when to switch to an adult food.

Wondering how long to feed puppy food and when to switch to adult dog food? Purina’s experts explain when dogs are ready for adult food and how to make the transition a smooth one for your pup.