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Dog TeethingDog teething age starts at about 4 weeks of age when their baby (deciduous) teeth start to erupt. At around two to eight months of age, the
baby teeth fall off and are replaced by permanent teeth.
All dogs love to chew on things. For teething puppies, chewing and gnawing are also ways to
relieve the pain and pressure in their gums, when their teeth are erupting.
There are simple natural solutions to help soothe the pain and discomfort associated with dog teething, so if you don't want your new shoes or sofa to fall victim to your
puppy's chewing and gnawing, read on...
Natural Remedies for Dog Teething PainHerb - Aloe Vera Get some aloe vera juice from a health food store and freeze it in a small paper cup. Once it is frozen, you can peel back the paper cup and rub the frozen juice on the puppy's gums. This will soothe the discomfort in the gums, and will numb the pain almost immediately. Herb - Chamomile The herb chamomile has calming effects and is excellent in helping a teething puppy relax so that she will be less anxious. Make an herbal tea of chamomile by adding a tablespoon of the dried herb to a cup of hot water. Let it cool and use a syringe (without the needle of course!) to squirt some of the tea into your dog's mouth. Homeopathy - Chamomilla Instead of using the herb chamomile, you can also use the homeopathic remedy Chamomilla as a calming agent. It is particularly effective in calming young animals during teething age. Use low potency (12X or 30X) and administer the remedy two to three times a day.
Other Treatment for Dog Teething PainCold Chew
Teething puppies can be given something cold to chew on, since the cold can help numb the pain and irritation in the gums. One simple way is to soak a rope toy in water
and put it in the freezer. The frozen rope will be cold and comfortable for your puppy to chew on. If you have Lavender and Roman Chamomile essential oils, add a few drops of the oils to the water before soaking the rope toy.
The oils have calming effects on your puppy.
Alternatively, consider one of these chew toys:
Planet Dog Lil' Pup Orbee-Tuff Bone for Pups Pink Large
How To Stop Puppy ChewingRemove Non-Chewable Items One way to stop puppy chewing is to keep all the non-chewable items (shoes, socks, remote controls, etc.) out of your puppy's reach. For items that cannot be hidden away (such as furniture), consider a bitter-tasting chew-deterrent spray such as Bitter Apple. Supply Chew Toys Get some chew toys as suggested above and remember to praise him when he plays with and chews on his toys. Use Positive Reinforcement Do not hit or scold the puppy when he chews on forbidden items. Just calmly take the item away from him, say "No!" in a firm voice, and replace it with a chew toy. Give him lots of praise when he chews on his own toys.Related Topics Puppy Baby Teeth Canine Dental Care Effects of Canine Dental Problems Canine Teeth Cleaning TOP OF Dog Teething |
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