Dog Health Tips & Information

Whether you’re dealing with digestive upset, ticks on your dog or an ear infection, our experts are here to help. Browse our extensive collection of dog health articles to learn more about these problems, find solutions and help prevent them.

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Dog Diarrhea - Causes and Treatments
Dog Diarrhea - Causes and Treatments
Dog diarrhea is caused for numerous reasons including stress. Common stressful situations that can trigger gastrointestinal (GI) upset in a dog include adoption, boarding, separation anxiety from their owner, changes in the household or environment
Hypertension & High Blood Pressure in Dogs
Hypertension & High Blood Pressure in Dogs
You thought you were the only one in the family with high blood pressure? Dogs can suffer from hypertension, too, even though they often show no obvious clinical signs.
Dog Dental Health Basics
Dog Dental Health Basics
Learn what you can do to promote your dog's dental needs.
How Can I Help My Dog Lose Weight?
How Can I Help My Dog Lose Weight?
Discover the ways to form healthy habits and prevent dog obesity.
How to Keep Your Dogs Joints Healthy
How to Keep Your Dogs Joints Healthy
Normal wear and tear on joints occurs daily. Cartilage protects your dog’s bones and joints from the friction caused by everyday movement. Natural glucosamine—a building block of cartilage tissue—can help maintain cartilage for healthy joints and mob
Caring for Dog Teeth at Different Ages
Caring for Dog Teeth at Different Ages
Different stages of your dog’s life require different types of dental care. Read Purina’s guide to caring for puppy teeth, adult dog teeth, and senior dog teeth.
Dog Neutering: When Should You Do It?
Dog Neutering: When Should You Do It?
Spaying or neutering your dog is an important way to reduce pregnancy and behavior problems. Learn about the procedure and how to help your dog after the surgery.
What Does Healthy Dog Poop Look Like?
What Does Healthy Dog Poop Look Like?
Is your dog’s poop abnormal? Learn about the science behind dog poop including what color, smell, texture and size can mean and how to promote your dog's digestive health.
How Long Are Dogs Pregnant?
How Long Are Dogs Pregnant?
How long are dogs pregnant? Learn from Purina experts about the dog gestation period, what you can expect during dog pregnancy and when they give birth.
How to Groom a Dog at Home
How to Groom a Dog at Home
As we’re spending time at home, some pet grooming services aren’t available. Here are practices you can try at home to keep your dog feeling his best.
Dog Digestive System Problems
Dog Digestive System Problems
Gastrointestinal disease is one of the most common reasons dogs are brought to their veterinarian. There can be a wide range of symptoms of dog digestive problems, including:
Dog Constipation - Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Dog Constipation - Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Changes in diet, dehydration and stress can all cause constipation in dogs. Learn the drivers and symptoms of your dog's constipation, and how to remedy their discomfort.