Puppies and teething. It is more destructive than when human babies go through teething. Many shoes, couches, kitchen tables, and even the occasional laptop have been lost to teething puppies. It is essential to know that just like humans, teething puppies chew because they are trying to relieve pain. As a result, it is definitely not a behavior you want to stop; you just want to ensure your puppy chews on the right things. To help, here are some quick tips for how you can help your puppy during teething and save your shoes at the same time!
Tip #1: Cycle toys. Many puppies chew on things they shouldn’t because they find other things boring. A great way to remedy this is to cycle your puppy’s toys so it isn’t playing with the same ten toys all the time.
Tip #2: Harder toys. While you do not want toys that are too hard, you do want toys that are harder than stuffed animals. Puppies often chew on things like wooden tables because they are soft enough to get through without hurting themselves but hard enough to provide pressure on the gums and even help a loose tooth fall out. When looking for harder toys, make sure they have both these qualities. Nylabones and rubber chew toys can be great options.
Tip #3: Cold toys. Just like with us humans, cold things feel great on sore gums. You can find puppy teething toys designed to be kept in the freezer, or you can get a stuffed Kong and fill it with food and treats and freeze that. If you get a Kong, please ensure it is big enough that your puppy can’t choke on it.
In short, you want to make sure that your puppy has things to chew on that will help relieve the pain. If you don’t want your puppy chewing on your things, you need to make sure it has its own things that are even more interesting and help relieve the pain better. I wish you the best with your teething puppy! If your puppy still chews on your things, click here and schedule a session now!
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