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If you have multiple dogs in your family, or a dog and a cat, feeding time can be chaotic. In multi-pet homes, it often feels like you need a referee, with dogs pushing to get each other's food or stealing food from the cat. As a result, mealtime can be stressful for owners as well […]

Walk down the dog food aisle of any large pet-supply store, or peruse the shelves at your local pet food shop, and you can quickly become overwhelmed. This is especially true for new puppy owners, and probably even more so for first-time puppy owners. When did it get so complicated? In years past, dog food […]

How can we help our dogs eat at a slower pace? With so many options to make your dog eat more slowly, you’re almost certain to find one your dog enjoys.

Once the anticipation and waiting are over, and your pregnant dog has successfully delivered her new litter of puppies into the world, it is time to roll up your sleeves and dig into the business of caring for your newborn puppies. This care starts even before the puppies are born, but the moment they are, […]

How many times a day should dogs eat? Daily feeding requirements can depend on your dog's age, breed, and energy levels. Learn more about basic guidelines.

Got "milk teeth," now bring on the puppy food. Rapidly growing puppies tend to be eager eaters. Not surprising considering that until they are around six months of age, puppies need two to three times the amount of most nutrients and calories per pound of body weight compared to an adult dog. Choosing Puppy's First […]

You've chosen a puppy, bought supplies, puppy-proofed your home, and established some household rules. Now it's time to bring your new puppy home. Of course you're excited and eager to start this new bond, but try to imagine what this is like for the puppy. He's just been taken from his mother, siblings, the only […]

Puppy diarrhea can be concerning for pups and pet owners alike. Learn more about potential causes of puppy diarrhea, as well as how to treat it.

Header photo: SheltieBoy/Flickr Your puppy is growing up, and by now you've established the house rules and routines. If all has gone well, you've been consistent and patient while teaching your dog what is and is not acceptable behavior. He's on a feeding schedule, is on his way to being house-trained, is happy in his crate, […]

Puppies present a variety of challenges as they develop. First, they’re sweet babies, following us around, looking to us for every cue. Then, just when you think you’ve got a handle on house-training, basic obedience commands, and confidence building (in both of you), baby teeth and brains seem to go right out the window, simultaneously. […]