Puppy Issues (20)
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Help Your New Puppy Feel at Home
By Mikkel Becker, Wed Feb 18 19:32:00 EST 2015Bringing a new puppy home is always exciting — but it can also be stressful for you and your puppy, especially in the early days. After all, you’re juggling sleep schedules and potty training, and… Full Article ›
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Your Puppy: What to Expect at 10 to 12 Months
Fri Aug 01 10:28:00 EDT 2014When your puppy is 10 months to 1 year old, she is considered a teenager. She is beginning to think of herself as independent. The world is hers to explore. She can go on longer walks and even… Full Article ›
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Your Puppy: What to Expect at 7 to 9 Months
Mon Mar 03 15:34:21 EST 2014Your 7-month-old puppy is tearing up the playground. Now is the time to channel his energy into positive pursuits so he can be a loving companion for years to come. Here is what you need to know… Full Article ›
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El Cuidado de su Nuevo Cachorro
By Dr. Jorge Guerrero DACVM, DEVPC (ret), DVM, MSc, PhD, Sat Dec 28 19:39:43 EST 2013Los cachorros deben ser alimentados con comida para cachorros de marca con la certificación sobre la bolsa o la etiqueta de la Asociación Americana de Oficiales Controladores de… Full Article ›
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How Much Exercise Is Too Much for a Puppy?
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, Tue Jul 02 07:52:00 EDT 2013After a long day at the beach or a few hours at the dog park, do you ever wonder whether your pup has overdone it? Maybe you’re raising an athlete — for agility trials, dock diving or duck… Full Article ›
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Five Ways Having a New Pup Is Changing This Veterinarian’s Approach to Pediatric Patients
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, Wed May 15 07:38:00 EDT 2013Her name is Violet, and she’s at once as wonderful, adorable, taxing and terrible as all new pups are wont to be. She’s my newest, the first pup I’ve had in well over a decade and the only working… Full Article ›
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For the Very Youngest Animals, Pain Management Is Critical
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Fri Apr 19 07:46:00 EDT 2013Do animals feel pain? While the answer may seem to be an obvious “yes,” for many years the view was widely held that they didn’t, at least not in the way humans do. As my… Full Article ›
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Your Dog's Whining Decoded
By Mikkel Becker, Tue Apr 16 08:01:00 EDT 2013
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Why Puppies Chew — and What You Can Do About It
Wed Feb 20 06:47:00 EST 2013Puppies chew. Like babies, they chew when they are teething. But unlike babies, they keep on chewing. Just when you think you’re safe, they seem to go through a super chewing stage as they… Full Article ›
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Your Puppy: What to Expect at 13 to 16 Weeks
Fri Jan 25 07:51:15 EST 2013Those big puppy-dog eyes, his soft, slobbery tongue. Let’s face it. Your new puppy is simply irresistible. These next few weeks together will be a time of joy and bonding. With a little… Full Article ›
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Your Puppy: What to Expect at 8 to 12 Weeks
Wed Jan 23 09:56:12 EST 2013Two waggly ears, four furry paws, one cute little tail — yep, she’s definitely a puppy. Whether you choose a wiry Weimaraner or a perky Poodle, you’re about to witness playful abandon as you… Full Article ›
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Your Puppy: What to Expect at 0 to 7 Weeks
Tue Jan 22 11:12:34 EST 2013Congratulations on the decision to get a new puppy! This is a very exciting time. A puppy will bring you lots of joy. The first seven weeks of a puppy’s life include a lot of change. If you think… Full Article ›