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First day cryingFebruary 24, 2019, 3:16 pm

What do you do if your puppy won’t stop crying in her crate on the first day...

Doctorpup Warranty ActivationJanuary 24, 2019, 12:25 pm

I have a new puppy and need to activate the warranty. The account shows only my old puppy. Can't f...

Picking a vetJanuary 16, 2019, 10:00 am

I am a new pet owner and am looking for recommendations on what to consider when selecting a vet? I...

Sample Title To Be ChangedNovember 28, 2018, 12:49 pm

Can my 10 week old puppy interact with another puppy the same age that has had the same vaccinations...

Nutrition

Picking TreatsApril 19, 2019, 6:25 pm

What do you recommend for puppy treats for training. There are so many options out there it is overw...

Overeating?March 26, 2019, 12:07 pm

I don't know how much is appropriate to feed our almost 11 week old cavapoo. He weighs approx. 5 pou...

Switching to dry foodJanuary 31, 2019, 9:06 am

How do I get my puppy to eat dry food?...

Changing Puppy FoodJanuary 24, 2019, 7:27 am

What is the best puppy food to feed a cockapoo? I have a 9 week old puppy that is eating the Royal ...

Common Conditions

Gagging up foamApril 17, 2019, 8:07 am

My dog is 8 months and vomited white foam. What should I do?...

Sharing a coldMarch 28, 2019, 4:39 pm

Can puppies get sick from people when we have a cold or chest cough...

Crusty eyeMarch 24, 2019, 5:05 pm

My puppies right eye seems to be wet with clear liquid and the white of his eye seems a bit red. A...

How to treat uppper airway coughMarch 12, 2019, 4:03 pm

When I got my puppy form breeder he had a cough and it’s sounds like croup. I have taken him to th...

Welcome To Doctorpup

Chat not functionalOctober 15, 2018, 10:40 am

Will the Live Chat schedule be updated? Is this feature available?...

Adding A Puppy to Doctorpup AcountMarch 12, 2018, 11:49 am

can i add a second puppy to this account or do i have to create a new account?...

Signing up for DoctorpupMay 15, 2015, 7:00 am

I purchased 2 puppies, can I register them on one account on here? If so, how do I do that? There's ...

Downloading INSTAVET mobile appAugust 31, 2014, 5:37 am

How do you download instavet mobile app as when I clicked on it using my iPad, nothing happened...

Tables & Charts

Measuring MedicationsSeptember 1, 2014, 1:02 am

Is 2cc the first 2 lines of 1 ml?...

Is The Daily Chart Really Necessary?May 14, 2012, 9:10 am

I can remember how my puppy is doing from day to day. Why use a chart?...

Preventive Care

Pre Surgical ScreeningOctober 3, 2018, 2:53 pm

Do puppies need blood work done before getting neutered?...

Heartworm testingSeptember 7, 2018, 5:53 am

My puppy is 15 weeks old now and she got her last Parvo/Distemper/Boardetella vaccine and now she ju...

Best time to spay?July 25, 2018, 7:18 pm

What age do you recommend for a Cavalier King Charles to be spayed? One vet recommended about a year...

Parasite prevention productsMarch 22, 2018, 6:30 pm

My vet recommends Interceptor for heartworms to be administered monthly at a cost of $6.77 per month...

Training Tips

Indoor and Outdoor TrainingApril 1, 2019, 10:22 am

Good afternoon, I have been putting my puppy in the crate for one week now and I have a couple ques...

How long in palace?March 26, 2019, 5:05 am

my puppy is 9 weeks old, is it ok to leave the puppy in the pup pee poo palace for 8 hours? Or is i...

How often to change pee padsMarch 21, 2019, 9:25 am

How iften should the pad be changed on puppee palace if you clean up poop...

Sleeping with your puppyMarch 18, 2019, 8:49 pm

is it ever ok to have your puppy sleep on your bed?...

Question Of The Month

Sleeping ArrangementsAugust 7, 2015, 3:25 am

Is it better for your new puppy to sleep in a crate or a pack n play? Teacup morkie...

Are Tear Stain Products Safe?September 5, 2014, 6:01 am

Is "Angel Eyes" harmful to your dog?...

BitingMarch 27, 2013, 6:06 am

My 10 week old Morkie was very quiet the first week. Week 2, she is now biting my hands, clothing, ...

Pup Wont Drink ANY WaterJanuary 19, 2013, 6:19 pm

I have had my 8 week old female Morkie, for 6 days. She has not drank anything (none) since she's b...

Puppy Hygiene

Itchy PuppyApril 24, 2019, 8:18 am

What can you do to give relief of itching I gave my 16 wk puppy a bath this is the third time but so...

Itchy PuppyApril 24, 2019, 8:18 am

What can you do to give relief of itching I gave my 16 wk puppy a bath this is the third time but so...

Puppy SmellsJune 4, 2018, 7:40 am

I just received my 8 weeks old morkie and she smells. I didn’t expect her to smell so bad. Can I u...

Okay to BatheMarch 4, 2018, 6:17 pm

I have a teacup. Morkie-- 2 lbs..... Puff N' Stuff. she has been a family member for only 4 days. s...

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