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New Puppy Care

New Puppy Care
 

He’s a bundle of energy and an endless source of entertainment, as he explores and discovers the world around him. He has special needs and attending to them will help him grow into a healthy and happy adult dog. These articles should give you a good start in that direction.

A Growing Machine: Birth to 6 weeks

A newborn puppy is a virtual muscle, bone, hair and teeth-making machine.

Basic Training

A crucial part of pet ownership is teaching your puppy proper pet manners and how to be a good neighbor.

Canine Health Conditions

Dogs can catch a variety of different health conditions from their environment and from other dogs...

Choosing The Perfect Puppy

Once you and your family have agreed you are ready to make a commitment to care for a puppy, you will need to decide what kind of dog is right for you.

Expanding Horizons: 12 to 14 weeks

This is an exciting time of exploration and curiosity for your puppy.

Facts About Feeding Dogs

Some dog owners forget that humans require a variety of foods to ensure the consumption of nutritionally balanced meals...

Feeding

Why Puppies Need Special Nutrition

Finding the Right Dog

Finding the “right” dog means matching the dog to your needs and lifestyle...

First Visit To The Veterinarian

During the nursing period, a puppy receives protective antibodies from the mother's milk.

Grooming

Regular grooming sessions of five to 15 minutes do more than just keep your puppy clean and healthy.

Keeping Your Dog Healthy

Perhaps the most loving, responsible thing you can do for your puppy is to see that he receives timely health care from a veterinarian.

Necessary Nutrients

A dog's nutritional health depends on receiving the correct amounts and proportions of nutrients from the six required groups...

Puppy Behavior

As a puppy owner, you have a responsibility to help your puppy grow up properly and enjoy a long healthy, happy life.

Puppy Necessities

Before bringing your puppy home, purchase the following supplies.

Puppy Proofing Your Home

Before bringing your puppy home, you'll need to "puppy proof" your house.

Still Growing Strong: 6 to 12 months

Although he may look grown-up on the outside, your puppy is still developing on the inside.

The Social Animal: 6 to 12 weeks

By this time, your puppy is turning into a real social animal. He's rolling and tumbling, relishing human contact and yearning to earn your praise and approval.

Travel Trips

When planning a trip, it will be necessary to decide on your dog’s care and whether to leave him or take him along.

Vaccinations

To prevent health conditions, all dogs should follow a routine vaccination schedule administered by a veterinarian...

Welcome Home

Puppies are like babies; they’re lively, they’re curious and they teethe.

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Wellness Quizzes

Test your knowledge and learn about a variety of health conditions common to our canine and feline companions.

Wellness Quizzes

Product Comparison Tool

Learn how Purina ONE benefits your pet, compared to other brands.

Product Comparison Tool

Pet Postcards

Here's a great way to show off your pet to friends and family. After all, who can resist a photo of your four legged companion?

Pet Postcards

Ingredient Tool

This essential interactive tool lets you select ingredients and see exactly how they benefit your pet's health.

Ingredient Tool