Puppy Care

Here are all of the articles about puppy care.

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  Potty Training Puppies Tips

  Welcoming a new puppy into your home has its up and downs. By following these simple steps to potty training, you can eliminate one of those downs. Potty training your puppy isn't as hard as it seems. It can be as fun as you make it, and the end result is well worth the work.
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  Newborn Puppy Care Guide

  Taking care of newborn puppies is a full-time job. They must be cleaned, fed and monitored for normal development. Some aspects of puppy care warrant a trip to the vet, such as the shots needed at 6 weeks.
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  When Do Adult Teeth Come in Puppy?

  It's important to keep an eye on the growing teeth of puppies. Puppies should have all of their puppy teeth fully grown by the time they are three months old. All puppies should have lost all of their puppy teeth by the time they are six months old.
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  Puppy Dog Diseases

  Newborn puppies can easily capture the hearts of dog lovers of all ages. Compared with older dogs, they appear as pictures of health with boundless energy. However, there's more to adopting puppies than providing food, water and shelter.
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  Puppy Training & Sleep

  Puppy training and sleep go together like peanut butter and jelly. Puppies need training and puppies need sleep. Who would have thought puppies need training to sleep? But it is true. Away from his mom and siblings, or his pack, your new puppy needs to learn when sleep fits into his daily routine, where he will sleep and how to put himself to sleep.
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  What Ringworm Looks Like in Puppies

  Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but rather by a fungus infecting the follicles. The usual fungi that cause canine ringworm are called Microsporum canis and Microporum gypseum. Ringworm causes itching, redness and loss of hair, usually in circular patches.
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  How Much Food Do I Feed My Puppy?

  Nutrition is a huge part of your puppy's well-being. Overfeeding or underfeeding can have negative effects on your puppy's growth. Maintaining a good nutritional balance will keep your puppy healthy and set it on the road to healthy adulthood.
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  Care of Newborn Puppies

  Newborn puppies require adequate warmth and nutrition in order to survive their vulnerable first few weeks of life. Puppies are exceptionally prone to hypothermia if their shelter area is too cool, and will dehydrate or starve quickly, due to their small size, if unable to receive adequate fluids and nutrition through nursing.
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  Safe Ways to Get Rid of Fleas on Puppies

  Fleas can be dangerous for puppies if left uncontrolled. Luckily, there are a few flea products deemed safe to use on puppies as young as 4 weeks old. Most flea products, however, specify puppies be 6 weeks or 8 weeks old.
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  How Much Does a Puppy Check Up Usually Cost at the Vet?

  Bringing a new puppy into the household is exciting. After your puppy has been given a name and a new collar and has fallen into your lap, it is time to schedule its first checkup at the veterinarian's office.
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  Choosing a New Puppy

  There's more to choosing a new puppy than just finding the cutest one in the litter. Go beyond "how much is that doggy in the window?" and consider your family, lifestyle and the cost of owning a puppy before you find your new best friend.
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  How Much do You Feed a Puppy?

  Puppies require excellent nutrition to grow into healthy adult dogs. While there is no set amount of food per day suitable for every size, shape and breed of puppy, there are general guidelines for how much to feed a puppy and how often.
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  Can a Puppy Catch a Cold?

  There's nothing that touches the heartstrings of new puppy owners more than seeing their best friend sniffle and show all the symptoms of what appears to be a cold. A canine respiratory problem is more deadly to your puppy than any cold he would contract.
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  How to Potty Train Your Puppy or Dog

  Any new puppy is cute. One look into that little face, and most people can't help but fall in love. Unfortunately, puppies usually don't come potty trained. Since most puppies are like little sponges--ready and willing to learn--potty training won't be that hard.
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  Puppy Relay Training

  Puppies are adorable little bundles of energy and entertainment. It is great fun to have new puppy in your home, and embark on a whole new world of activities as you acclimate yourself to life with your new little friend.