Dog Articles
Part of caring for your dog is understanding his needs. When you need to know more about dog nutrition, health, behavior or training, turn to Purina’s experts. In the below articles you’ll find all their best information and tips so you can better care for your dog.
Healthy Dog Weight - How to Tell if Your Dog is Overweight
Learn more about healthy weight for dogs. Find out a better way to determine if your dog is overweight and how best to keep your dog active, healthy and happy.
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Understanding Puppy Behavior
Puppies can bring more joy into our lives. But inevitably, your new arrival's behavior may baffle you. Here are some insights into understanding puppy behavior.
Common Hand Signals for Dog Training
Hand signal training can be fun to teach and easy for most dogs to understand. Learn tips and tricks you can train your dog to do using common hand signals.
How to Introduce a Dog to a Baby
When you bring home a new baby, sharing the attention can be hard for your dog. Learn how to properly introduce your dog to a baby to help maintain a happy home.
Ringworm in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Did you know ringworm is not a worm, but instead a fungal infection? Learn from Purina dog care experts about the causes of ringworm and treatments for your dog.
Kennel Cough in Dogs: Causes & Symptoms
Kennel cough is a common respiratory infection that affects dogs. Learn from Purina dog care experts about the causes of kennel cough and treatments for your dog.
Dog Treat Training: When & How to Reward Dogs
Treats are a good way to reward your dog during training. But when should you feed them and how much is too much? Read from dog care experts on how to feed treats.
Dog Eye Infection: Symptoms & Treatment
Redness, swelling and excessive blinking can be symptoms of an eye infection in dogs. Learn what else to look for and what to do about dog eye infections.
Dog Dandruff Causes & Treatment
Is your dog experiencing a bad case of dandruff? Learn what causes dandruff's excess dead skin cells and skin irritation, as well as helpful tips for treating it.
Bumps on Your Dog’s Skin
Does your dog have a lump on their skin? Learn how to know whether this is a normal, harmless growth or a reason to contact your veterinarian for diagnosis.
Why is My Dog Losing Hair in Patches?
Itching, allergies, medical conditions and infections can all cause hair loss for your dog. Learn how to determine the potential cause and when to seek treatment.
Mange in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
Is your dog excessively scratching and losing fur in clumps or patches? They may have mange. Learn more about what causes mange and how to treat this disease.
What Foods Can Dogs Not Eat?
It can be hard to keep track of all the foods that may be toxic to dogs. Learn from our experts what human foods and ingredients can be dangerous for your pet to eat.