Puppy Articles

Your puppy deserves the best, so look to our experts to learn everything you need to know about puppy training, nutrition, health, behavior and more. Following our experts’ tips will help you ensure your new pup lives his best life.

Puppy Energy Levels by Age

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.

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How Often to Feed a Puppy?
How Often to Feed a Puppy?
Many new puppy owners wonder how often puppies should eat. The frequency of feedings depends on your puppy’s age. Find out how often to feed a puppy from Purina’s experts.
Your Puppy’s Diet & Nutritional Needs
Your Puppy’s Diet & Nutritional Needs
Your puppy’s diet should be complete and balanced with a food formulated to meet his nutritional needs. A quality puppy food will support his growth and development during his first one to two years of life.
What to Feed a Puppy?
What to Feed a Puppy?
What should you feed a puppy? Puppies have specific nutritional needs and puppy food contains essential nutrients. Learn more about what to feed a puppy and why here from Purina’s experts.
Why is My Puppy Not Eating Dry Food?
Why is My Puppy Not Eating Dry Food?
Sometimes puppies can be finicky eaters, but other times serious health issues could be at play. Let’s check into how your puppy is responding to dry dog food.
Tips for Introducing a New Puppy to a New Home & to Other Dogs & Cats
Tips for Introducing a New Puppy to a New Home & to Other Dogs & Cats
Getting a new puppy is exciting, but it’s important to prepare before bringing him home. Making sure your home is safe and knowing how to introduce him to other pets will go a long way in keeping everyone happy and comfortable.
What Does a Puppy Need?
What Does a Puppy Need?
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting but can also be overwhelming. Use our new puppy checklist to make sure you have everything before you bring him home so you can spend your time having fun together rather than making last-minute trips to the stor
How to Crate Train Your Puppy
How to Crate Train Your Puppy
Purina's dog care experts break down everything you need to successfully crate train your dog. Start training today with these step-by-step instructions.
Puppy Training: Basic Puppy Training 101
Puppy Training: Basic Puppy Training 101
Basic puppy training is important to ensure your dog doesn’t develop bad behaviors. Learn what training your puppy entails at different stages of their development.
Puppy Development by Week
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?
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
Puppy Dehydration: Prevention and Treatment
Your puppy needs regular watering. Here are some (moist) tips...
Puppy Energy Levels by Age
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.