Puppies

PetMD Editorial

Reviewed for accuracy on March 12, 2019, by Dr. Katie Grzyb, DVM Puppies do plenty of adorable things that we love. They pounce around with their big, clumsy paws, snooze in all sorts of weird positions...

Amanda Simonson, DVM

Why Flea and Tick Prevention Is ImportantFleas and ticks are external parasites that cause multiple problems and diseases in both pets and people. The US Centers for Disease Control and many state public health departments maintain detailed tracking information on these pests. All 50 states have reported the presence of fleas and ticks. Ticks Ticks can transmit many diseases,...

Michelle Diener, DVM

A new puppy coming home raises a lot of questions and concerns in addition to the excitement. These questions include finding the best flea and tick prevention once your puppy is old enough to start preventative...

Autumn Madden, DVM

Welcome to the age of adolescence. At 8-12 weeks old, puppies should be getting ready to go to their new homes. During this period, they are undergoing lots of changes. While it is important to use discretion...

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

Before you bring home a new puppy, make sure that your house is safe for them and also protected from normal puppy behaviors. This important task can prevent puppies from sniffing out trouble. You can...

Jamie Lovejoy, DVM

Watching your puppy eat poop is the one thing that makes you reconsider how much you want those puppy kisses. Unfortunately, eating stool (a behavior called coprophagy or coprophagia) is actually a very...