Teething Puppies: Tips On Puppy Teeth Care

Teething puppies may exhibit a lot of habits that are annoying to their masters such as chewing on shoes, furniture and the like but don’t lose your temper because it’s a normal process that they go through.  They have baby canines that begin to erupt at the age of 3 – 4 months. Their incisors and molars, on the other hand erupts around when they reach the age of 4 – 6 weeks. These baby teeth are replaced by permanent ones when they reach the age of 7 months.  By the time the puppy has reached 8 weeks of age, he should already have a total of 28 teeth. As they become older, they grow more teeth and by the time they reach adult age, 42 teeth can already be seen.

 So what are the signs of teething puppies? One of the first sign that you will notice is the puppy’s insatiable chewing habit. They will chew on anything to relieve the pain that comes along with the eruption of its teeth. So don’t lose it when you see them doing this, what you need to learn is how to deal with it effectively. Other signs of teething are as follows:

• Swollen gums
• Missing teeth
• Bleeding gums
• And the worst, teeth prints on your favorite shoes (Ouch!)

The next thing that you should know is how to relieve your puppy’s pain. Anything cold will do, such as ice, frozen vegetables or fruits (watermelon, carrot, apples, strawberries etc.), and chew toys that can be bought from stores. You can also freeze some broth cubes that your puppy can interestingly chew on because of its taste. Another option is the use of knotted socks or towels. Dip it into broths and freeze it first before giving it to your puppy. You can be more creative if you want such as taking your puppy out and spending more time with him or her to distract him from the pain and chewing in general. Whatever you do never slap or punish your puppy.

Once you have identified or noticed that your puppy is exhibiting symptoms of teething it is your responsibility to keep all your important items away from the teething puppies as far as possible. If this is too much work for you, you may also go out and buy a crate where you can confine your pet inside together with the toys that will help alleviate the pain and discomfort that he feels.

To improve your puppy’s dental health you may visit a veterinarian who could give you tips on how to take care of your puppy’s teeth. It is also highly recommended that you begin training puppies to become familir with a regular teeth brushing. This should be started at a very young age as when they are more familiar with the procedure, it’s easier for you to gain their cooperation. Older dogs are harder to train because they have already established their own set of habits. You may use any soft-bristled toothbrush or a piece of gauze that you may wrap around your fingers. If you want to use toothpaste, be sure that it is especially designed for dogs. Otherwise, they may suffer from tummy discomfort. You can also purchase special dog bones specifically for care of their teeth.

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