Dog Articles

How much exercise does a dog need? Learn from Purina dog care experts how often you should exercise your dog and fun games to improve your dog's overall health.

Ear mites in dogs are uncomfortable, itchy and contagious. Recognizing the symptoms of ear mites and prompt treatment can make your dog more comfortable. Learn more about symptoms of ear mites in dogs and how they’re treated here.

Learn how to help prevent diabetes for your dog.

Find out whether food or skin allergies could be plaguing your pet.

Epilepsy is defined as recurrent seizures caused by an abnormality in the brain. It’s estimated that 1 in 111 dogs are affected by epilepsy. Dogs with epilepsy typically experience their first seizure between 1 and 3 years of age.

Curious about how to train a puppy? You’re not alone, which is why Purina behaviorists offer several puppy training tips to get you and your new canine companion on the road to success. See all our tips here.

What games you can play with your puppy or dog? Get expert tips on how to teach special skills like retrieving, searching and obedience to make playtime fun.

Daily exercise, walks and play with your puppy can lead to a happy, healthy life. Here are some basic exercise guidelines and play tips for your puppy.

Canine cognitive disorder, also known as cognitive dysfunction, is a decline in the brain’s ability to function. Research suggest that signs of CDS occur in 23 percent of dogs 12 to 14 years old and in 41 percent of dogs older than 14 years.

Some dogs develop a painful hip problem called hip dysplasia. It’s most common in large breeds such as Labs, Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds, and can lead to arthritis later in life. A dog with hip dysplasia will have trouble running and getting up, and may seem to lack energy.

Discover the food your senior dog needs for a complete and balanced diet.

Lying just under the stomach and along the beginning of the small intestine, known as the duodenum, the pancreas is a small pink glandular organ. Its main responsibilities include digestion of fats and starches through secretion of enzymes