Puppies

Brittany Grenus, DVM

When Can a Puppy Go Outside?Letting your puppy outside is far more complicated than most new pet parents realize. Obviously, we all want to take our adorable new puppies out into the world to show them...

Mallory Kanwal, DVM, DAVDC

Puppies do a lot of growing and changing from birth to their 6-month birthday, and their teeth play a large role in that. Facial sensation and taste are some of the first senses puppies develop, and it’s...

Heather Hoffmann, DVM

One of the most important first steps when you adopt a puppy is house training, aka potty training. The process of training a puppy (or even an adult dog) to learn the appropriate time and place to eliminate...

Brittany Grenus, DVM

Having a new puppy at home is exciting, but it can also come with challenges. One of the biggest hurdles: house-training your puppy. Fortunately, many dogs want nothing more than to please their human—this...

Veronica Higgs, DVM

Dogs are naturally very curious, which can lead to eating things they are not supposed to eat. Non-food objects like rocks, socks, and underwear can all cause an intestinal blockage (obstruction) that...

Barri J. Morrison, DVM

Pets can experience side effects to medications they are given, just like people. These can range from mild to more severe reactions, depending on many factors. It’s always best to discuss the risks of...