While teething is a necessary stage in a puppy’s life, it’s not only fussy and destructive but also very painful. The following are things you can do to survive this phase with ease.
Limit the opportunity
The teething phase is marked by a lot of destructive chewing. Everything your puppy comes across during the teething stage will become a chew toy for them. To avoid this, ensure you keep your valuables and other items out of your puppy’s reach.
Keep items like shirts, shoe laces, pillows, and shoes in drawers, or put them in high places where your dog can’t reach them. You can also put up puppy gates to close off areas of the house.
Provide teething toys
Provide appropriate toys of different sizes, textures, and densities for your puppy to chew on. This way, your puppy will keep off your stuff and go for the toys when the need to chew arises.
Ensure the toys are a bit softer for the gums yet durable enough to last long.
Keep your puppy occupied
A busy puppy is less likely to be annoyed by the discomfort of teething. As such, come up with a routine for your puppy that’s packed with both physical and mental activities.
This will keep its mind off the pain and prevent it from engaging in destructive chewing.
Give your puppy natural chews
It’s important to provide healthy and natural chews to help soothe your pup’s tender gums and minimize destructive chewing habits during teething.
Besides their nutritional benefits, natural chews are also great for supporting dental health.
Give your puppy ice therapy
Use a clean frozen fabric to cold press your pup’s sore gums. This will numb its tender gums and feel good on your dog’s teeth as they work their way through the surface of the gums.