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Puppies need to chew, so providering the best puppy bone is better than letting them chew the furniture.

What Are the Best and Safest Chew Bones for Puppies?

Bones and chews should be tailored to your puppy’s specific age, size, breed, and chewing intensity. Not all products are safe or suitable for...
Puppies can start eating hard food in between 3 and 4 weeks old.

When Can Puppies Start Eating Hard Food?

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Understanding when and how to introduce hard food is important as it can influence your puppy’s health, growth, and overall well-being. Most puppies can start transitioning to solid foods between 3 and 4 weeks of age.
Kate, the first puppy to show symptoms, was already underweight when she first showed symptoms of parvo, so her weight loss looks rather shocking. Fortunately, she’s on the road to recovery. Photo by Lisa Pound, Durham Doggie Posse + Kittens!

Parvovirus and Foster Puppies

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With just a couple of exceptions, every time I have fostered a dog or litter of puppies, I’ve done it for my local shelter....
Newborn puppy

When will Newborn Puppies Open Their Eyes?

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Most puppies open their eyes at 10 to 14 days old, but that doesn’t mean they’re seeing well yet.
Puppies can be around other dogs at around 8 or 10 weeks old.

When Can Puppies Be Around Other Dogs?

Once home, you need to let your puppy settle in. Let your pup have a week or so to adjust, and resist the urge to invite all your friends and their dogs over to meet the new kid on the block.
golden retriever puppy in shower

Choosing the Best Shampoo for Puppies

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Oatmeal shampoos formulated for dogs are a great option.
The best training treats for puppies are truly rewarding.

Best Training Treats for Puppies

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When using reward-based training methods to train your puppy, you need treats that are truly rewarding!
Beautiful puppy dog lying belly up with a pronounced "outie belly button," showing an umbilical hernia in puppies.

Umbilical Hernias in Puppies

If your puppy has an umbilical hernia it looks a lot like an “outie” puppy belly button. When the hole where the umbilical chord attached doesn't close properly it allows fat to poke out and create a bulge.
Dogs can get herpes, and have their own form of canine herpes that is often fatal for puppies.

Can Dogs Get Herpes?

Dogs can get herpes, and have their own form of the herpes virus. Canine herpesvirus—also known as canine herpes—is a disease that is nearly...
Learning how to recognize your puppies signs is part of house training a puppy.

How to House Train a Puppy

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Young puppies have very small bladders and are still developing muscle tone. Because of this, when they need to go, they go! Read your puppy’s body language and be proactive to prevent accidents from happening.
Puppy formula is a substitute for their mother's milk.

Puppy Milk Formula

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Bringing a newborn puppy, or litter, into your home is exciting, but it also comes with great responsibility. Whether you are caring for a newborn puppy that has been separated from its mother or are fostering a puppy in need, one of the most important aspects of their early development is ensuring they receive the appropriate nutrition.
Littermate syndrome happens when one puppy receives more attention leading the other to look to their littermate for guidance.

What is Littermate Syndrome in Dogs?

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If you’re trying to raise more than one puppy at once, it’s easy to fall short on providing enough guidance. If each of the puppies isn’t getting all the attention, socialization, and training that they need, they can become dependent on a sibling.