Puppies & Kittens
Guides for the first weeks with a new puppy or kitten: what to set up before pickup, the first night home, early house training and litter habits, first walks on a harness and building calm grooming and car routines while they are young. Vaccines, deworming and the right age for any procedure are questions for your veterinarian.
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When Do Puppies Lose Their Puppy Coat? What to Expect and How to Brush
Most puppies trade the soft puppy coat for an adult one between 4 and 6 months, though some start at 12 weeks and some coats take well past a year to finish. See the change coat by coat, why the puppy uglies are normal, how to brush through it and which hair loss needs a vet.
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Bringing Home a Rescue Dog: Decompression and the First Weeks
Just adopted a dog who hides, skips meals or paces at night? Learn what decompression means and how long it can take, how to set up a quiet retreat and a predictable day, which stress signs to watch and when to call a trainer or veterinarian.
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Puppy Enrichment Ideas: Sniffing, Licking, Chewing and Brain Games
Short, puppy-sized jobs for the nose, mouth and brain: which food puzzles suit a young puppy, sniffing games for small spaces, chewing and carrying, new surfaces to explore, a setup for work hours and a sample day built around naps.
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Puppy Teething Timeline: Ages, Signs and Safe Things to Chew
Baby teeth arrive by about 6 weeks, start falling out at around 12 to 16 weeks and give way to 42 adult teeth by about six months. Here is what each stage looks like at home, what is safe to chew, what to keep away and how to spot a baby tooth that won’t let go.
