How to manage a puppy’s teething pain
Remember that your puppy is going through an uncomfortable stage in their development. Never punish your puppy for chewing to try and relieve the pain in their mouths. Rather: âOffer to replace the bad things to chew with good ones,â says Dr. Sieranski.
Puppy safe chew toys are always the best solution. âSome have a nubby or textured exterior to give that extra stimulation the gums are crying for,â says Dr. Sieranski. Freezing those toys can provide even more relief.
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Congratulations on your new puppy! This adorable, four-legged family member is going to bring you love and affection — and also some challenges, including how to survive teething and nipping.
Puppies’ mouths are filled with 28 tiny, razor-sharp teeth that seem to be attracted to nipping at your fingers and toes. Although an annoying behavior, this is completely normal for teething puppies and something you can train away.
What can I do to help?
The best thing you can do is provide plenty of safe, appropriate chew toys for your puppy. This means they can satisfy their need to chew without destroying any of your precious possessions! Try to have a variety of shapes and textures to choose from. Sometimes it can help to put their toys in the fridge or freezer for a little while so that they are cold. The cold can help to soothe their gums. Cold from the fridge vegetables such as carrots can also make chew toys that doubles as a snack!
If your puppy seems to be in a lot of discomfort then it may be a good idea to take them to the vet, just in case there is something more going on than just standard teething. Do not give your puppy any over the counter human painkillers, or any painkillers that have been prescribed for another dog without speaking to your vet. Not all human medications are suitable for dogs, and not all medications for adult dogs are suitable for puppies. So always check with your vet before giving anything.
3 EASY Ways To Soothe Sore PUPPY TEETHING PAIN – Puppy Teething Pain Relief
Teething can be a tricky time for both you and your pet. Heres how to keep puppies properly occupied so they stay out of your shoe closet.
1. Offer frozen mini bagels, plain or fruit variety, not onion. Allowing them to chew, and eventually consume, the bagels helps to numb the gingiva, easing discomfort. The denseness of the frozen bagel may actually help to remove your petâs loose baby teeth too.
2. Cold carrots, while offering vitamins and minerals, may help relieve discomfort. Just donât offer more than one whole carrot a day, because of its high fiber content.
3. Frozen fruit, such as strawberries or bits of banana. The âcold packâ may help relieve oral discomfort and the fruit is edible, although it might get a little messy.
4. Wet a dishrag or towel, twist it into a rope-like shape and freeze. The cold helps relieve oral discomfort, and the chewiness of the towel helps encourage proper biting behavior.
5. Offer puppy-specific toys, such as a Chilly Bone or Kong. These can also be frozen.
Keep in mind that it is never recommended to give over-the-counter pain medications to your pets. Even holistic remedies, such as clove oil, are not recommended for puppies. Another thing to avoid when your puppy is teething is ice. Donât give ice cubes to puppies. Puppy teeth are fragile and more likely to break.