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Q: Why do Dogs and Cats Eat Grass?

Q: Both my cat and dog eat grass! Why do they do this? Does it mean they are sick?
Your Puppy: 10 Months Old

Mental and Physical Development Mental Stimulation Puppies are in full-blown adolescence at 10 months old. Your puppy is likely extra hyper at this age, so you'll need to stimulate them both physically and mentally to tire them out. Obedience training...
Your Puppy: 9 Months Old

Mental and Physical Development Emotional Needs and Security A nine-month-old puppy should be exhibiting independent behavior such as playing alone, sleeping alone and following household rules. A puppy at this age still needs emotional security, but they should at least...
Your Puppy: 8 Months Old

Mental and Physical Development Bad Behavior Most puppies have begun their adolescence by eight months old, and bad behavior should be expected as part of the growing process. It is important not to hit, kick, muzzle or confine your puppy...
Your Puppy: 7 Months Old

Mental and Physical Development: The Emergence of the Alpha Male Puppies begin to reach sexual maturity between six and 14 months, depending on the breed. As a male puppy begins to sexually mature, he will begin to display dominant behavior...
Your Puppy: 6 Months Old

Mental and Physical Development: Overeating and Portion Control Allowing your puppy to eat as much as they want, whenever they want, may lay the foundation for adulthood obesity and a shortened lifespan. Studies have shown that dogs that remain slim...
Your Puppy: 20 Weeks Old

Mental and Physical Development: Learning Capabilities Your puppy's learning capabilities are almost fully developed at 20 weeks of age. Training and experience is all your puppy will require to continue to learn at this age. Puppies that are 20 weeks...
Your Puppy: 19 Weeks Old

Mental and Physical Development Puppy Personalities Although the idea of animals having individual personalities has only recently been taken seriously by the scientific community, many pet owners maintain that animals do indeed have their own personalities. Similar to a young...
Your Puppy: 18 Weeks Old

Mental and Physical Development Confined Exercise Exercise is essential to the physical and mental health of your puppy, and it is a great way to bond with your new companion. But when your puppy reaches 18 weeks of age, they...
Pups Go Nuts for Doggy Yogurt

Gourmet frozen yogurt for dogs? What's next, canine caramel machiattos? Turns out a fancy new treat called Yoghund is actually pretty good for your pooch--it's organic, low in calories and contains "good bacteria" that helps digestion and boosts the immune...
Your Puppy: 17 Weeks Old

Mental and Physical Development Emotional Maturity Your puppy's physical growth has begun to slow down by 17 weeks of age, but their mental growth is increasing at a rapid rate. Your puppy is ready to apply their newfound emotional maturity...
Your Puppy: 16 Weeks Old

Mental and Physical Development Becoming Pack Leader To both increase the bond you have with your puppy and improve their behavior, you need to build on their natural pack mentality. If your puppy recognizes you as pack leader, they will...
Your Puppy: 15 Weeks Old

Mental and Physical Development Learning Authority Your puppy will begin to challenge your authority at this age, and it is important that you establish yourself as the authority figure. Biting is one of the most common ways your puppy will...
Spring has Sprung: Now go have some Fun!

Read on for a sampling of fun, fresh-air activities you and your pet can try together!
Your Puppy: 14 Weeks Old

Mental and Physical Development Pet Food Allergies Although food allergies tend to develop in adulthood, some dogs are born with them. Allergies can show up at any time and frequently come in the form of dermatitis or gastrointestinal problems. To...
Your Puppy: 13 Weeks Old

Mental and Physical Development Exercise Playing with a ball or chew toy and fetch games of any kind are great exercises for a 13-week-old puppy. However, this exercise should take place in a controlled environment such as a fenced-in backyard,...
Your Puppy: 12 Weeks Old

Mental and Physical Development Possessive Behavior Much like toddlers who go through a possessive stage, puppies at 12 weeks of age do not like to share their toys or food. Possessive instincts keep puppies in the wild from starving, but...
Your Puppy: 11 Weeks Old

Mental and Physical Development Giving Proper Attention At 11 weeks old, puppies need plenty of attention, physical affection and mental stimulation. Attention and physical affection will help your puppy grow into a secure and confident adult, and mental stimulation will...
Your Puppy: 10 Weeks Old

Mental and Physical Development Beginning Socialization Most puppies begin life fearlessly approaching new things, but many will begin to grow more cautious around five weeks of age. After 12 weeks, caution may outweigh the tendency to approach new things, making...
Your Puppy: 9 Weeks Old

Mental and Physical Development: Wet or Dry Food? As long as your puppy's food is nutritionally complete and free of preservatives, most veterinarians agree that there is essentially no nutritional difference between wet and dry food -- it's a lifestyle...