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How to Care for Newborn Puppies
The two biggest concerns when caring for newborn puppies are hypothermia and trouble breathing, so keeping the dogs warm and massaging the chest to get the lungs working are crucial. Keep new...
Newborn Puppy Care Guide
When caring for newborn puppies, make sure they are nursing off the mother, are urinating and defecating regularly, are crying a little and are kept very warm. Monitor normal behavior in newborn...
How to Train a Dog to Walk on Stairs
Training dogs to walk on stairs is best done when they are a young puppy, but using treats on each step is a great way to get a dog of any age to climb the stairs. Introduce stairs to puppies so...
Natural Flea Treatment for Puppies
A natural flea treatment for puppies involves the use of a natural shampoo containing Neem oil, which should be applied above the spine. Find out how to use Neem dip to treat a puppy with help...
When to Worm Newborn Puppies
Newborn puppies should be wormed early on to eliminate risks of heartworms, whipworms, hookworms, roundworms and tapeworms, all of which are very common to young dogs. Provide the appropriate...
How to Take Care of Puppies
Taking care of newborn puppies requires keeping the whelping box clean, replacing the towels several times a day and supplying a puppy-safe heating pad to control their body temperature. Make sure...
How to Choose the Right Puppy Food
Choosing the right puppy food lays the foundation for the puppies' health in the future. Choose a premium brand dog food that has wholesome ingredients and nutrients with helpful information from...
How to Care for Week-Old Newborn Puppies
Caring for week-old newborn puppies requires weighing them every day to make sure they are gaining weight, examining each body part for any abnormalities and handling them often to progress the...
How to Put Weight on a Puppy
Putting weight on a puppy is important to keep him healthy, and a high-quality milk replacement is a great option to supplement the mother's milk. Introduce dry food when the puppies are four...
When Can You Hold Puppies?
Puppies can be held very early on, so long as the mother is calm and willing to allow it. Get puppies comfortable with human contact when they are very young with helpful information from a...
Information on Housebreaking a Puppy
When housebreaking a puppy, make sure that the puppy's crate isn't too much larger than the puppy itself, otherwise the puppy will be more likely to go in his crate. Learn about the importance of...
Training 2 Puppies at the Same Time
When training two puppies at the same time, two handlers or trainers should be used so that each dog gets undivided attention. Discover the benefits of letting one puppy watch the other puppy...
How to Train Puppies on a Leash
There are different kinds of leashes and collars, and when a puppy is being trained on a leash, he should wear the collar for a few days beforehand. Learn about the importance of training a puppy...
Delivering Puppies
Delivering puppies requires being prepared for the delivery with warm, dry towels, making sure the mother is taking care of the puppies and letting the vet know that puppies are on the way....
Caring for Newborn Puppies
Caring for newborn puppies requires first keeping them warm and dry with absorbent towels, making sure they each get proper nutrition from the mother and monitoring their weight as they grow. Care...
Where Can I Buy Irish Wolfhound Puppies?
A veterinarian is a reliable source of information when looking to buy Irish wolfhound puppies, and they can put someone into contact with rescue organizations, breeders and other referrals....
Boarding Dogs: Feeding
When boarding dogs, feed them according to their age by giving puppies puppy food and older dogs a senior diet. Find out how to feed dogs when boarding them in this free video on dog training from...
How to Prevent Worms in Dogs
Almost every puppy is treated for worms when they're young, as worms come from the puppies' mothers. Prevent worms in dogs with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.
How to Feed Puppies a Balanced Diet
To feed puppies a balanced diet, choose a high-quality dry puppy food from the veterinarian or from a pet supply store, and transition to a dry adult formula at around 1 year of age. Ensure a...
Taking Care of Newborn Puppies
Newborn puppies are very fragile, require milk and need to be kept warm. Provide a newborn puppy with a great deal of milk nutrition with pet care advice from a veterinarian in this free video on...
What to Do With a Teething Peekapoo Puppy
Peekapoo puppies are small breeds that have tiny, sharp teeth that can be very painful if the puppy is mouthy. Substitute something that Peekapoo puppies can chew on with pet care advice from a...
When Do Puppies Stop Growing?
There's no specific answer for when puppies of various breeds stop growing, but in general, a puppy will stop growing around 18 months. Discover why larger breeds of dogs take longer to grow into...
How to Pick Out the Best Lab Puppy
When picking out a Labrador puppy, make sure that the puppy is energetic and interactive with people. Avoid Labrador puppies that are subdued, withdrawn and fearful with pet care advice from a...
Puppy Physical Therapy Products
Puppies need a lot of exercise, so buy toys that promote good physical health, such as rope bones. Avoid playing tug-of-war with puppies with pet care advice from a veterinarian in this free video...
Raising Lab Puppies
When raising Labrador puppies, make sure that the time between six and 12 weeks of age is spent getting them used to their environment and training them. Understand that Labrador puppies can grow...
How Often to Brush a Puppy's Teeth
Brushing a puppy's teeth is not significant for long-term dental care because their adult teeth don't come in until they're about six months old. Discover the benefits of getting a puppy used to...
Puppy Massage Benefits
Dog massage for puppies will stimulate bonding between dog and owner and get your puppy used to being touched. Learn more about the benefits of dog massage for puppies with tips from a licensed...
How to Care for a Rottweiler
Because Rottweiler puppies grow into large, powerful dogs, proper care includes good obedience training with positive reinforcement and humane methods. Watch out for aggressive, territorial...
Building Confidence: Dog Training Tips
Young dogs and puppies are often timid of their trainers. Learn how to build confidence in the dog you are training in this free video on dog training.
Breeding Shih Tzu
When breeding Shih Tzu, it's important not to breed too large or too small of dogs because this can cause birthing issues with the puppies. Gain a better understanding of the gestation period of...
Adopting Golden Retriever Puppies
Golden retriever puppies are a popular breed for adoption because they are family-friendly, they aren't known for biting, and they are a playful breed. Look to adopt a golden retriever at the...
When Does a Basset Hound Puppy Stop Growing?
Basset hound puppies will usually get all of their height in the first year, and then they will fill out until they are about 3 years old. Discover how basset hounds exhibit dwarfism with help...
When Do You Start Giving Puppies Heartworm Medication?
Puppies should be started on heartworm prevention medication as early as 6 weeks of age, depending on the puppy's weight and the type of product being used. Find the right heartworm medication for...
When Do Puppies Eyes & Ears Open?
Puppies begin to open their eyes and ears at about 2 weeks of age, which is when they begin to explore their environment and socialize with litter mates. Watch a puppy develop its sense of sight,...
Delivering Puppies
When delivering puppies, let the mother do most of the work, but make sure she is cleaning the puppies faces so they can breathe, and confirm that she is passing a placenta with each puppy....
What Should I Feed My Pregnant Dog?
Pregnant dogs should eat the same food that they're used to eating, which should be a high-quality food, and they should eat plenty towards the end of the pregnancy. Find out how extra nutrition...
How to Take Care of Your New Puppy
When taking care of a puppy, it's important to take it to the vet to make sure it's clear of worms, and to start training the puppy the minute it comes home. Discover how puppies find comfort in...
What to Feed a Pregnant Dog
Pregnant dogs should be fed a nutrient-rich formula, sometimes a formula designed for puppies, without offering too many supplements. Discover the importance of proper nutrition for a pregnant dog...
Symptoms of Worms in Puppies
Symptoms of worms in puppies can vary depending on the type of worms that are infested, but a dull coat, inability to gain weight, bloody stool, diarrhea or rice-like pieces in the stool are all...
What Foods Should You Feed a Pregnant Dog?
A pregnant dog should be fed a high-quality food that has all of the nutrients the unborn puppies will need when they are born. Try feed a pregnant dog a nutrient-rich puppy food with information...
When Do Puppies Need First Shots?
A puppy will need a first round of shots at different ages, depending on the local and state laws, but 8 weeks old is usually when the first round is administered. Keep a puppy up to date on...
Natural Remedies for Diarrhea in Puppies
Natural remedies to treat diarrhea in puppies can include shredded cheese, cottage cheese or yogurt, which helps bind the stool, as well as rice or undercooked pasta, which absorbs excess liquid...
How to Find Puppies for Adoption
Puppies for adoption are always available at the local humane society, an animal rescue, a kill shelter or a no-kill shelter. Find puppies who need good homes with information from a professional...
Leash Training for Puppies
When leash-training puppies, it's important to give the puppy an indication of which direction they should go and to reward the puppy for following orders. Find out what to do when a puppy starts...
When Do Miniature Dachshund Puppies Stop Growing?
Miniature dachshund puppies come from a conger dysplastic breed, which means that they have bowed bones and growth plates that are at the ends of their bones. Learn about the decreasing metabolism...
How to Calculate Your Dog's Due Date
A dog's due date can be calculated around 56 to 72 days after copulation, but a better way to determine when a dog will give birth is by observing their behavior. Identify the signs of a mother...
Causes of Facial Hair Loss in Puppies
Facial hair loss in puppies can be caused by mange, whether it be demodectic mange or sarcoptic mange, or allergies, which can be food, plastic or environmental allergies. Understand what can...
Bottle Feeding a New Puppy
When bottle feeding a new puppy, getting the mother's milk is much better if at all possible, but commercial formulas for puppies can also be used when they are warmed up. Bottle feed a newborn...
Canine Herpes Symptoms
Symptoms of canine herpes include sudden death in puppies, as the virus will attack the liver and kidneys. Find out why it's important to diagnose herpes in dogs that are being used for breeding...
Puppy Skin Disorders
Puppies have a lot of skin disorders, but there are usually not allergy-based or metabolic. Find out why mange is so common in puppies with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog...