It can be difficult to figure out when the best time is to separate a puppy from its mother. But, animal experts tend to agree that puppies should not be separated from their mothers any earlier than 8-12 weeks. While every situation is different, this is a great rule to follow if you’re unsure about…
Whether your puppy is helping themselves to your herb garden more than you are, or it’s fall, and you’re raking up piles of leaves, you might be concerned if they seem to turn leaves into a full-time snack. Puppies eat leaves for many reasons, including for fun, because of a nutritional deficiency, and because they’re…
When you go to a breeder or rescue to adopt a puppy, you may be drawn to the smallest one in the litter. But have you ever wondered what it means when a puppy is dubbed the “runt of the litter?” Contrary to popular belief, being the runt doesn’t necessarily mean that a puppy will…
If you have recently gotten a puppy, you’ve probably found yourself asking this question once or twice. It might have been when your new little crocodile discovered how tasty and enjoyable your toes are to nibble on or during their 8 pm zoomies when you’re trying to relax but there’s a tornado in your living…
If your dog likes to eat from your hand instead of their bowl, you’re probably wondering why this is. The most likely explanation is that your dog views you as a food source and feels more comfortable eating from your hand than from their bowl. This behavior is often seen in puppies who were weaned…
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Puppies are little gobbling machines. It seems that they are hungry all the time, even just minutes after finishing their last meal! Making sure your fur baby is fed properly, both in terms of quantity and frequency, is a crucial aspect of puppy ownership. Your puppy’s health may suffer from overfeeding just as much as…
While purebred dogs have genetic predispositions and more standard appearances, mixed breed puppies sometimes look nothing like themselves as puppies when they reach adulthood! In addition, littermates can look completely different, and without knowing, it would be impossible to guess that a black, floppy-eared pooch could be the sibling of a white, perky-eared one. Purebred…
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Bringing home a new puppy is exciting but can also be a lot of work. Puppies require extra playtime and attention, especially when they are teething. Just like babies, puppies teethe until they get all their adult teeth. Before then, your puppy may be uncomfortable and chew on anything it can to get some relief….
Whether you just brought home a puppy or your dog gave birth to a litter, it’s always an exciting time. And you’re undoubtedly eager to start playing with these cute fur balls. However, being the concerned puppy owner you are, it might get you wondering—how much playtime does a puppy need? The amount of playtime…