Top Tips For Puppy Teething Relief

Every puppy teethes, but not too many dog owners really
understand the process. This can be physically painful for
your puppy and an emotionally painful time for you. Your
puppy is hurting and you do not know what to do to soothe
him/her. There are things that can be done and it is very
important to learn what puppy teething relief methods will
help your four leafed friend.

There are two stages at which a puppy has teeth coming in.
The first stage is when, at about three weeks old, they get
their baby teeth. This first set of teeth is generally not
as prone to problems as when the adult set starts to come
in. They will most likely appear without you even
noticing.

Your puppy will begin to get adult teeth at 6 months of age.
The canines come in first, followed by the incisors and
finally the pre-molars.

In order to save your shoes and furniture from the gnawing
behaviors of your teething puppy, this is when you should
seek puppy teething relief! This will also alleviate some of
his pain, as well.

When puppies start their chewing stage it means that they
are starting to teethe. During this stage they will chew
anything they can get their teeth into. If you ask any
owner why their puppy does this, they will usually say that
it is just something puppies do. While this is true, they
are really chewing because by putting pressure on their
teeth and gums they are actually relieving pain from
teething.

Gnawing on things is just instinctive for your dog, so
unfortunately you can’t do a lot about it. But asking your
vet for relieving gel might help your dog feel better. It
might even save you some stress about your furniture and
shoes, as it may reduce the need to chew. Make sure you try
to redirect the chewing behaviors to new chew toys rather
than your new shoes! You can hope that he will choose a
favorite chew toy and leave other forbidden items alone.

One thing that will feel good on your puppy’s gums is the
cold. So try freezing some of his chew toys overnight and
offering them to him in the morning. This will hopefully
lessen both the swelling and the discomfort in the gum area.
It’s best to have a large selection of dog toys and always
rotate them through the freezer so there is always a cold
one ready and waiting for your puppy.

A puppy will use your shoes to help get it through its
teething period. This is not a pleasant time for your puppy
which thankfully does not last all that long. Providing a
little bit of puppy teething relief at this stage will help
ease the discomfort and may just save your favorite pair of
shoes.

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