Puppy Articles

Puppies grow and develop in stages throughout their first year of life. Knowing what your puppy needs week by week is important to ensuring a happy, healthy dog.

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting but can also be overwhelming. Use our new puppy checklist to make sure you have everything before you bring him home so you can spend your time having fun together rather than making last-minute trips to the stor

What should you feed a puppy? Puppies have specific nutritional needs and puppy food contains essential nutrients. Learn more about what to feed a puppy and why here from Purina’s experts.

Having a well-trained puppy will bring a lifetime of happiness. Learn how to train some basic puppy commands, like sit & stay, to start your puppy off on the right paw.

What is a normal temperature reading for your puppy? Learn the ins and outs of your puppy's temperature and how to determine the symptoms of a dog's fever.

Short answer: Usually in about ten days to two weeks.

Can all dogs swim? Many people believe swimming comes naturally to dogs, but that isn't always the case. Learn some tips to get your puppy or dog in the water.

How do you leash train a puppy? Find out how to make your puppy walks more enjoyable with these simple tips and steps for the best leash training techniques.

Short answer: Yes. Now let’s shed further light on puppy shedding.

Wondering how much to feed your puppy? Our experts put together a puppy feeding chart and guide to help. Find out how much food your puppy needs at Purina.com.

The short answer: Parvo in puppies is very serious. It’s a deadly disease that is easily preventable. Parvo strikes young puppies who’ve not been vaccinated. Key point: get parvo shots for your puppy. Now.

Want games you can play with your puppy or dog? Get expert tips on how to teach special skills like retrieving, searching and obedience to make playtime fun.