How Much to Feed a Puppy: Chart by Weight and Age
A vet-formula calorie chart by weight, how to turn calories into cups using your food’s label, and how to tell if your puppy is eating the right amount.
October 28, 2026
How to Take Care of a Puppy: The First Year
A beginner-friendly first-year plan covering food, potty breaks, sleep, vet visits, grooming, safety and how to make it work with a full-time job.
Adopting a Puppy vs an Adult Dog: Pros and Cons
An honest look at what changes when you bring home a puppy instead of a grown dog, with a side-by-side comparison and questions to help you decide.
Puppy Deworming Schedule and What to Expect
Why nearly every puppy needs several rounds of dewormer, the schedule most US vets follow, and what to watch for after a dose.
Puppy Development Stages: Birth to 18 Months
A week-by-week and month-by-month guide to how puppies grow, from closed eyes at birth through the teenage phase, and what to do at each step.
Puppy Proofing Your House: Room-by-Room Checklist
A practical walk-through of every room, the garage and the yard, with the hazards puppies find first and simple fixes for each.
How to Crate Train a Puppy, Step by Step
A calm, step-by-step plan for crate training, from choosing the crate to handling nights, workdays and a puppy who cries.
Best Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners
Ten breeds that tend to suit first-time owners, what each one needs day to day, and how to match a dog to your home, schedule and family.
Puppy Growth Chart: Weight by Age and Breed Size
How fast puppies grow by size group, how to build your own growth chart at home, what growth plates are and when a weight change needs a vet visit.
New Puppy Checklist: What to Buy and Prepare
Everything to buy, set up and schedule before your puppy comes home, plus the extras that can wait.