Puppy Care: The Basics

Everything you need to know about puppies.

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7 Common Puppy Illnesses and How To Protect Your Pup

Brittany Grenus, DVM

How Much To Feed a Puppy

Amanda Ardente, DVM, PhD

How to Start Training Your Puppy

Shelby Loos, DVM

Destructive Puppy

5 Tips for Surviving Your First Night With a New Puppy

Bringing home a new four-legged family member is such an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming—especially for your new puppy. Not only is your pup in a new home with new humans and...

Brittany Grenus, DVM

By Brittany Grenus, DVM

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Everything You Need to Know About Puppy Teething

Mallory Kanwal, DVM, DAVDC

Should You Get Puppy Insurance? Here's What To Know

Katie Grzyb, DVM

How To Get Your Puppy on a Healthy Sleeping Schedule

Dr. Rania Gollakner

Veterinary Telemedicine: Virtual Vet Visits With Your Regular Vet

Ellen Malmanger, DVM

All Puppy Care: The Basics Articles

When Should You Switch From Puppy to Adult Dog Food?

Hannah Hart, DVM

Puppy Crying in His Crate? Here’s What To Do

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

What Are Dog Supplements and How Do They Work?

Laura Russell, DVM, MBA, DABVP

How Many Teeth Do Dogs Have, and Can They Lose Them?

Monica Tarantino, DVM

The 8 Best Flea and Tick Medications for Dogs in 2024, Recommended by Vets

PetMD Vet Advisory Panel

Pollen Allergies in Dogs

Melissa Boldan, DVM

How to Potty Train a Puppy

Heather Hoffmann, DVM

6 Best Flea and Tick Protection for Puppies

PetMD Vet Advisory Panel

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Flea and Tick Treatment for Dogs

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Diabetes in Dogs

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