Skip to main content

The Dog Parent Dispatch

How do I deal with separation anxiety? Do different dog breeds have different personalities? What in the world are zoomies? We're here for dog parents during every part of their day, with expert advice on the topics they obsess about.
A happy dog with its ears up, licking its lips

Filter by topic

A woman hugging a puppy

For the First Time Puppy Owner : 7 Signs You’re Doing it Right

If you’re here reading this, seeking out information for first time puppy owners, you’re probably a good first time puppy owner. There’s an endless trove of puppy care out there — some of it worth heeding, some of it worth chucking. But in our book, anyone seeking out what’s best for their puppy is, in all likelihood, a great pet parent.

View Article
A dog with white fur

What causes tear stains in dogs

This red rust (or occasionally brownish rust, depending on the color of your dog’s fur) is what the veterinary community refers to as “tear stains.” While the name may pull up some heart-wrenching images, it’s important to remember that tears come from a variety of places other than sadness or crying — these stains are simply the result of a biological clog.

View Article
A sleeping puppy in a bed

How to Crate Train a Puppy

Alongside potty training, crate training is often a necessary order of business in order to accustom your puppy to periodic alone time. Whether it’s work or play, pet parents have their reasons for leaving the house, and our 8-step guide to crate training can help puppies develop a sense of independence for those times you simply can’t supervise.

View Article
A curly dog on a leash

Signs and Symptoms of Parasites in Dogs

Parasites are part and parcel to a dog’s life. Over the course of your dog’s years, they’re likely to become infected at one point or another. Many (if not most) will go undiagnosed, unacknowledged and untreated. That’s a good thing: Large numbers of canine parasites are relatively benign, and may come to pass as quickly as they arrived.

View Article
A puppy on a red leash

What Your Dog’s Poop Is Telling You

Here’s exactly what to look for before you bend down to clean up after your pet, so you can help your furry best friend live their healthiest and happiest life.

View Article
Dogs romping in the sunlight

How Nom Nom Probiotics Support Gastrointestinal Health in Dogs

The Nom Nom R&D team wants to explore how our GI targeted probiotics work both alone and in combination with select gut-benefiting fibers on diarrhea symptoms in dogs that chronically suffer from diarrhea.

View Article

See what’s new at Nom Nom

Sign up for Nom Comms to receive special offers, product sneak peeks and custom content created for devoted dog parents like you.

By continuing, you agree to receive special offers, product updates, news, and other marketing emails from Nom Nom and its Mars Petcare affiliates in accordance with our Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe at any time.