Teething Puppies
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So you just brought home a new puppy. Everything's great. She's cute and cuddly. Has puppy breath and gives great puppy kisses. She's catching on to her potty training. And everyone in the family loves her, to include your current 7 year old dog. It's been a while since you've had a puppy. You've missed every great moment... Until, you remember one thing... Chewed shoes and teeth prints on the furniture.
You're puppy is teething...
Puppies will instinctively chew, not because they want to punish you for leaving her home alone and locking her in a crate. Puppies chew because they need to. When teething, puppies will chew to alleviate as much discomfort as they can. Think about it, if you had 42 adult teeth growing in, you'd want to alleviate the pain.
Signs of Teething
- Swollen, inflamed gums
- Bleeding gums
- Missing teeth
- Teeth prints on your nice things.
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Help Alleviate Teething Discomfort
You don't want your puppy to be in pain or feel discomfort. But what can you do? Many things...
- Ice
- Frozen fruits and vegetables such as carrots, strawberries, watermelon, apples, sweet potatoe, etc.
- Puppy teething toys found at pet stores
- Freeze natural bones that you've filled with peanut butter, cheese wiz, cream cheese, etc. (STAY AWAY from rawhides as they do not digest properly in a dog's body)
- You can put broth in ice cubes, and freeze them before giving it to your puppy. The taste alone will entice your puppy to chew them.
- Dip knotted socks or towels (remember knotting them will create a difference between a forbidden object such as new socks and an object that the puppy can chew, such as old socks) into broth and freeze before giving it to the puppy.
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Stop Destructive Chewing
If you are still having a problem with you puppy chewing, here are a few suggestions that you could try in order to stop chewing on "forbidden objects."
- Crate train the puppy if you are not able to watch it. This will prevent the puppy from getting a hold of any "forbidden items."
- Remove any "forbidden items" from the puppies reach.
- Use commercial sprays, such as Bitter Apple, to discourage chewing. If you go this route, purcahse one brand, try it on only a small portion of something that the puppy likes to chew. If the puppy likes the flavor, then you don't want to enhance her chewing. By putting it only one a small portion of a chair, you can test out the brand you purchased. If she likes that one, take it back and purchase a different one.
- Do not give your puppy old shoes or socks to chew on- your puppy cannot differentiate old items from your brand new ones and will chew on both. What you can do it take old socks or towels and tie them in knots, this will create a difference between socks and towels the puppy can chew versus those that she cannot. There will be a differen shape to the item.
- Provide plenty of puppy approved toys. Remember puppies have sharp teeth, so flimsy plastic toys will not last long.
- Chewing is a great opportunity to teach the 'Leave it' command, in which the dog, or puppy in this case, learns to leave something alone when told. You can, also, incorporate the 'Drop it' command as well.
Basic Obedience
During this stage in a puppy's life, you can incorporate basic obedience. Teaching basic commands younger, will give you more time as the puppy grows to teach the fun stuff, like tricks. Also, by beginning basic obedience at a young age, you can perfect the basic obedience commands, such as stay, come, wait, down, etc. Whether you work on obedience solely at home or join a puppy class, it's something that should be considered before you think about adding tricks to the curriculum.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that the advice in this article should in no way replace that of a licensed veterinarian. The methods outlined above may or may not work for your pet. If you have any concerns, you should consult a veterinarian.
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Honestly, that's something that I didn't really think about when writting the article. In a way it will vary. but on average teething can range from 6/8 weeks - 6/8 months. (This is an estimate to the fullest extent.) The chewing could still continue, all depending on the breed. I know that in general labs will continue to chew until they're two years old, if not older. Some breeds are mentally puppies much longer than other breeds.
my pup has lose 4 teeths in 4 days is that normal?? will it lose all its teeth? how long will new teeth grow?
Like children, puppies loose all their puppy teeth. Depending on the breed of the dog, will determine how big the adult teeth are.
If a puppy's teeth aren't coming in at 2 wks old should i be worried?
I have a 4 month old shih tzu. He has lost teeth in the front. just how long will it take for him to lose his baby teeth and get his permanent teeth in??
Rachel, that I'm not sure, you would need to consult your vet.
twomayers most dogs tend to lose all their baby teeth by 6-7 months old, with adult teeth already coming in or completed.
My puppy's bottom incisors are coming in but the puppy teeth have not come out yet. Is there anything I can do??
Provide nylabones, and hard chew toys. Avoid rawhides and real bones.
My puppy i just got is about 4weeks, i rescued her and now all she does is walk around and cry if im not there, my other dog wont play with her :( i took her to the vet and they says hes healthy. but why wont my other dog play with her? and why does she just cry?
your other dog just isn't ready to play with the puppy. If the puppy is 4 weeks old, you really shouldn't have it around other dogs. It's ok to have it around your dog, but no other dog. Also watch out with behavioral concerns, as the pup is only 4 weeks old and already away from it's mother, this will be a big concern. I'm bnot sure where your rescued the dog from, but no reputable shelter would have let you adopt out the dog so young. I recommend start training now, and after the pup is 8 weeks start socializing it. Don't rush your current dog; it will take time. Don't leave your older dog with the pup unsupervised. She's crying because she was taken away from the mother and litter way too early. She needs that attention that a mother dog would normally be providing her, but if you baby her, she will have behavioral concerns. Don't carry her around constantly, and just let her cry. If you come running each time she cries, the dog will learn that's how to get your attention, and as she grows, this will get rather aggravating.
I have a 4 1/2 month old tiny toy poodle and he is teething...my question is, do loose stools come along with teething?
Teething really has nothing to do with the puppies stool. Although a teething puppy will have a more sore mouth, which can affect its eating habits, which can in turn affect the stool. You may want to contact your vet just to make sure the pup is good to go.
Is there a type of teething pain reliever that you can give a puppy to help with the teething pain? I use to give my kids an all natural teething tablet that disolves instantly, would I be able to give her that or should I got through her vet?
No. You shouldn't give your dog a pain reliever for teething. Just provide frozen fruits and ice cubes and it should be fine.
I have a 4 1/2 month choc lab and he is starting to lose his baby teeth and he has been whining a lot. Last night, I finally got a good look at his teeth. He had 3 that were literally pointed the wrong direction and one was hanging out when he closed his mouth. His gums were really swollen and looked bruised where his teeth were loose. Is this normal or do I need to take him in to get checked out?
i'm not sure what you are talking about exactly. Are the teeth loose are are they coming in crooked? You may have to consult your vet about it to be sure.
my five month old wheaton terrier is teething. His gums are bleeding in certain spots and his breath is horrible. Is this normal? I brush his teeth gently and the blood on the brush is bright red.
I have never really noticed bad breath with my pups in the past, but it is probably caused by the bleeding. I would make sure to provide plenty of frozen things like carrots. Also try frozen nylabones. If the bleeding persists you will want to contact your vet.
5 1/2 month old mint schnauzer pup one front tooth missing should we be worried or contact vet?
No you do not need to worry. The adult tooth should grow in just fine.
I have a mix Puppy she is six months old and is teething she is very sore in her mouth what can I do besids ice and what you have said I have two other dogs I know she wont get the treats
You can try frozen fruits and veggies. And sometimes you can find puppy teething toys, such as the ones I've listed above.
I buy water filled pacifiers that are for human babys and freeze them. I have had huge success with these. Most of the time I can refreeze them several times.
That's really not the best idea. Because puppies have VERY sharp teeth, they can easily bust the child's teething rings.
I recently rescued a 7 wk shephard mix pup from a shelter. She is very sweet and very smart, she is picking things up right away but she is constantly biting everything. At first it appeared to be playful biting, when we would play with her but it is starting to become constant. She is biting our ankles, our arms, our hands, etc.. We use the "no bite" command and give her one of her toys instead. If it becomes worse, we walk away but it is not changing her behaviors. I haven't noticed any tooth loss or bleeding but I am wondering if her behavior could be teething related. Do you think she is teething or is this a behavior related issue.
Could just be a mouthy dog, to which you'll need to make sure to be constant with basic training commands. Try the leave it command. It will be helpful in this situation as well as others. But, it's probably a lot of puppy behaviors, a little mouthy behaviors, and a little teething.
Within the last week, my puppy will yipe like he is in pain when he wakes up from sleeping. He has been sleeping with us and he is waking up multiple times during the night yiping. It seems to be getting more extreme. At first we thought he was just dreaming, but know I actually think he is in pain. Once he is up for the day, he is fine. He's eating, drinking, peeing and pooping with no problems. He's very active. I've felt him all over and he doesn't react like anything is hurting him. Could this be teething pain?
Some dogs do yelp as in pain during their sleep. My mother's dog does it, and she's over 5 years old. I don't think that puppies yelp in pain during sleep due to teething. But, if you're truly worried,consult your vet. I would jsut say the dog is dreaming, but I haven't seen or heard the dog.
I have a 3 month old Shorkie...How long does it take for him to stop teething?
Not to whatever but are you really comfortable giving your mix breed a name like Shorkie as to pretend it's a breed? That's just the goofiest name I've ever heard. It's a yorkie mix? Either way it's going to take the Yorkie mix the same time to stop teething as any other small dog, and it can take up to 6 months.
I loved reading this.... I have a 14 week old boxer thats not stopping the chewing and we have tried everything do you have any ideas... Thanks so much
My boxer has gone as far as chewing threw wires.. And she is kennal trained when we work she is in her kennel for bed.... Please help....
Amanda, Does she she while in the kennel? If so make sure the kennel is far away from the wires and anything she can pull into the crate. The only thing I can recommend is watching the dog closely and keep all wires out of the puppies reach. If you can't help but leave a wire on the floor, cover it or block it so the pup can't get to it. Never let the pup out of your sight.
my shelty is walking around like she is mental runing into things and drooling is this normal for a teething dog?
Is she running around like she's mental bc she's a puppy, or is she running around as such bc something's wrong? Could she be a hyper dog and just running around like a puppy? The drooling could be associated with teething, but I've never experienced it.
i have a 14 week old great dane puppy and wondered when she would start and when she will finish teething shes chewing us but not the furniture no problem i just wondered how long it will be before she gets her adult teeth ali
It will vary, and as mentioned in the above somewhere in the comments, it will be around aged 6-9 months before alll adult teeth are in.
we just brought a new puppy home, and shes very sweet but she is very mouthy. what should we do to stop biting us, and get her to bite her toys.
Basic obedience training is a must. When the dog grabs something it's not supposed to or even your hand, say 'No' and trade it with a toy. You'll just need to keep toys nearby if the dog is only grabbing your hand. Also, start training the leave it command, as when the dog does try to take something that he's not supposed to, you can give the cue and the dog will ave it alone.
Thank you, I needed this hub. Rescued a 1 year old from the shelter and all she wants to do is bite, anything she can. She does like ice cubes.
I have a 2 months old black lab. he is a smart fellow very active. but these days he started biting things arround him. though it's common for a teething pup he is been biting our ankle,palm any thing he see. i have got him some nice chew sticks so that he can use it but it seems to be not working. i use drop it command but still its of no use. can u please help me?
A 2 months, the puppy probably doesn't know the 'drop it' command well enough, much less many obedience commands, to obey it. Start practicing more basic obedience, several short training session throughout the day is better than one long session. Try a water bottle as well. By using a new, clean water bottle, every time the pup does something you don't like, such as bite your ankle, immediately spray the pup just once to get his attention away from your ankle, when the pup's stopped praise him and give him something he can chew on. Have the sprayer on stream not mist.
My puppy is 4 months old and baby teeth are still coming in. his gums are swollen and bruised in areas... very puffy. is this normal?
hi I have a lab pup which is almost 3 months old. as i know he must have started loosing his theets offlate but i see no signs of it..is it normal? or should i take him to a doc?
Heather, it is NOT normal for a 4 month old puppy to still be getting his puppy teeth. Puppies have their teeth well before 4 months. More than likely he's loosing the puppy teeth and growing adult teeth, which in that case is normal.
Matts, sometimes you don't notice when the pup is losing teeth. I have had several dogs throughout time, and I've only had 2 that I actually noticed teething taking place.
Our new puppy is 7 weeks old. She is a Shih=tzu...... She doesnt have her teeth yet....Only two or three.......Should I be worried?
As I said to heather, puppies get their baby teeth in between 3-6 weeks, with most of their teeth grown in at 6 weeks. If you puppy has only ever had a few teeth, there's a problem and you should ask your vet. You will be going in 2 weeks for the 9 week vaccinations, so definitely have the vet check it out wen you go, but if breeder or shelter that you got the pup from says that the puppy has NEVER EVER had but 1 or 2 puppy teeth, then I'd say there's a problem.
I'm getting a new puppy today. Glad I happened onto your article. Good advice, hoping I won't need it, but of course I most likely will. Tying socks or towels is a knot is someting I never thougt of or heard, good idea.
I have a puppy that is a bichon frise and yorkie mix (the internet called her a yo-chon). she's three months old. How long until you think she might stop teething? Is it just something that she will grow out of? Thanks!!
It shouldn't be too long for a small dog. I'd say a few months give or take. Just reinforce what the pup is allowed to chew on and what she's not.
hi there...my 4 months old lab pup eats stones and lick mud in my garden..what can i do about this. can u please help me
I've heard that a lot of labs have problems eating rocks. I'd say the leave it command is going to be necessary. If he's left outside alone all the time, you want to find alternate ways to keep him occupied as it could be a boredom thing as well.
i hav a 35 days old German Shepherd puppy & he s teething.
the thing he starts teething on people. is there any way to stop this habit?
That's a 4 week old puppy. I really hope you still have the mother and the entire litter, as that puppy should NOT be away from its mother yet. It's also highly surprising that its already running around mouthing on people.
But, like I've told a number of other people, train the 'leave it' command. Don't say anything to the pup when he does it, just immediately placec something in his mouth that he can chew on.
I have a 4 month old yorkiepoo and I think he is teething? his mouth is always open and he drools a lot, I even saw some blood for the first time tonight. My question is, is he supposed to be lethargic and out of sorts. He just seems miserable. I give him frozen towels, nylabone and ice, but he really doesn't chew for more than 2-3 seconds? My vet is horrible and hasn't returned any of my phone calls so just looking for some help, thank you!
You may want to find a new vet if he won't return your calls. It does sound like he's teethingh. I'm not sure why he'd be lethargic. He may not feel good, buut for the most part should act fine.
My 5-month-old puppy has started teething. One tooth fell out the other day. She is fine in herself, but she has for the past few days started not wanting her food so much. If I give her softer food she eats it fine. However, if I give her normal dog biscuits, which are quite a bit harder, she just spits them back out. Could this be because of teething?
Also, her gums look red and she has also been experiencing excess of saliva. I’m not sure if that is because she it teething, but never the less, I just wanted to check.
Thank you.
It sounds normal for teething. If the pup starts to experience excessive pain, you may want to consider consulting your vet.
Hi! This is my first pup so everything has been new for me so I hope you'll be able to help ease my mind as you've done with everyone else. You obviously know what you're talking about :)
My 5 month old maltepoo pup (5 lbs) is teething and chewing everything.
1. At some point it seemed like all the top incisors had fallen out and grew back in which was great but then it looks like two of them (newly grown adult teeth) fell out- Is that possible?
2. Should I be worried about her swallowing the canines and the molars when they fall out? Do the molars and canines fall out?
3. She has moments where she's laying down and she'll have small bouts of convulsions where she kicks her paws, scratches at her face, yelps/cries out- Is that normal?
Could these weird convulsions be her teething? plus she scratches non-stop and whines at times (she doesn't have flees or ticks) could teething be the cause?
1. some dogs will have the adult canines in before the baby teeth fall out. But, typically there will be some of the adult too in before the canines fall out.
2.It's not a big concern. It's normal for them to swallow them.
3. I'm not really sure what you mean. That you may need to ask your vet.
My 4 mo. old wheaten terrier puppy has lost his front baby teeth but doesn't have any adult teeth coming in yet. I've never seen this in any dog as there are usually new teeth coming in when they start to lose their baby ones. He's literally all gums in the front. Is this normal?
My dog is 5 months old and just lost one of his canine teeth. I thought that they didnt lose those? Will they lose their canine teeth?
My shih tzu is about 5-6 monthes and i believe he is teething. Is it a normal behavior for him to seem tired? He lays down and seems to be in pain but I dont know if its a behavior of teething. I checked his teeh and one is shaky so I must definitly know hes teething but he's just acting strange. Hasnt touched his food but it may be too hard for him?
Tracy, Sometimes they will lose theyre teeth before adult teeth come in.
Jim, They lose their canines around 4-6 months.
Lily, It's possible that it's from teething, but you should definitely consult your vet. The food may be too hard, try adding a little water to it to soften it up.
i have a 3 1/2 old boxer mix he chews on everything and when we try to take it away he gets mad and starts nibbleing on us.is this because he is a puppy or is there something wrong with him.
If that's 3.5 months, then it's because of teething and the pup is mouthy and possesive aggressive. You should start working on basic obedience ASAP, as you probably won't be able to handle it as an adult. If that's years, then no it's not bc he's a puppy but because he's possesive aggressive, and needs training.
Puppy teeth are about the sharpest things on earth! We found a nice thick piece of rope soaked in water and put in the freezer for a few hours to be a great teether.
And I agree, if someone has a 3.5yr old boxer that is being dominant and possessive with things that is a problem that needs to be addressed right away.
Yep. dipping ropes in water and freezing them is a great choice of a teething toy for puppies.
i have a 14 week old airedale shes teething.........on us! we provide her with the puppy kongs and tied socks but she also bites our other dog a 6 yr old terrier sophie, sphie is tolarent but annie, the airedale, is very....hyperactive last i cheacked shes only lost two teeth and i want to know how to teach her not to knaw on living things and if her other teeth are supposed to have a greyish tint on the gums weve taken her to the vet and she says shes fine
I've never seen a grayish tinton the gums, but if your vet says that it's normal that's up to you to decide if you think it is. It could be more of a purpley color perhaps where it may be bloody underneath or so. Teach the leave it command. And each time the pup tries to knaw on something it shouldn't, say 'no' or some other word that says stop and replace with an item she can teeth on
I have a 5 1/2 month old papillion, and she's teething. Her gums are really, markedly red compared to her other gum tissue. Is this normal? Her breath is horrible, and she's biting everything and is cranky. My parents lost their 5 month old Golden during teething last year to tetnus, I'd never heard of that in a dog, is that something we should be concerned about? Thank you.
It all sounds normal. A vet would be able to see any complications during regualr visits. Most vets see pups regularly until 6 months.
I have a 10 week old American Pitbull puppy and he loves to try and chew on my hands, arms, and any other part of me he can reach. He is learning no and stop pretty well but sometimes growls and barks if you tell him no. He as no interest in chew bones or a chew rope so I have 2 questions. How do I play with him without letting him bite my hands? My 2nd question is should I be concearned about his growling and barking when I say No or Stop? He only ways 10lbs now so i'm not worried but if he is still doing it when he is 50lbs it wont be as cute.
Start basic obedience now. Start training and socializing now. If you play rough now while he's barking and growling back at you, you can potentially cause dominance. Trainhim leave it, and give him something appropriate to chew on when he grabs for your hand. You can also screech 'ouch' at a high piched voice, not necessarily loud, but high pitched. It'll startle him and then give a toy.
Have you ever had an APBT before? What is your dog training experience? These dogs are for pretty experienced dog owners, as they are VERY stubborn and hardheaded. They are very intelligent but can be hard to train without proper experience.
I have had an APBT before and I have no experience in training. My only methode is consistancy and lots of affection. I feel i'm doing pretty well because at 10 weeks he is pretty much potty trained. There are a few accidents here and there but if he has access to the outside he will use it. Can you suggest any other toy ideas that he might be interested in? The last APBT I owned loved his rope but my new APBT Tyson could care less.
I'd definitely work on training and learning techniques. Are you inquiring about teethign toys? In that case, pretty much what I've said above- ropes, frozen socks tied in knots, frozen veggies, etc. kongs are good, balls, squeaky toys, etc. Most APBT's will chew through any and everything within seconds, but some would rather just play.
I can relate to some of your puppy problems. What our main problem with her is her sharp teeth. I love playing with her,but lately have not because she constantly is biting at my ankles,legs, or mainly my hands. My husband says that I am not stern enough with her like he is. These last coupe days I have become more stern with her. I do not want to hurt my dog, but do not want to continue having scars all over my body. We have not had a dog for 9 years, so this is like starting over again. Hopefully in do time she will get better. I know I am the adult here, and have to control my precious little four legged fury friend.
Being stern is not going to hurt her. Keep it in the tone of voice, and she should learn quickly.
I have about a 10 wk old german shepard, I have friends and neighbors who have pups too, different breeds. Is it ok to let them get together and nip and bite at each other. I always thought this taught them agression,,but I am told it tames them..I am suspicious of that thinking..Whats your opinion? Thanx
You can't expect to put a dog in solitude in fear it will play rough with another dog. Dogs are social and pack animals, it will be miserable if you prevent dog socialization.
Playing will not create aggression unless a dog is already dominant, and in that case you will just have to monitor the roughness of the play. If your dog is not dominant, it's not going to cause it. If it is, then when you notice the dog getting too rough, you'll need to implement the training that you should have already started (although more than likely the dog won't know the commands while in a highly distracted area). You'll need to control the dog and give him a time out.
By leaving a dog to its solitude, it will be bored very bored. By letting the dog play with other dogs it can wear itself out. Puppies nip and play. You won't be able to prevent that if you let puppies get together. It won't tame them but it won't create dominance or aggression. But thinking is silly.
I have a 51/2 month yellow Labrador, he’s adorable i just feel really sorry for him as he’s teething his large fangs are coming through at the side of the baby ones down both sides of his mouth his adult teeth are coming though looks really gummy at the back the large teeth are coming though too poor fella, I think he is having problems eating his hard biscuits we have tried mixing his biscuits with water (goes too mushy and wont eat it tried him on weetabics in water too not interested) he will eat our food and his treats. Is it anything to worry about he weights about 20kg cannot see his ribs but he’s drinking a bit more than normal is this normal ...he’s really play full and seems happy loves his fusses never shown aggression he does mouth but i think its just his teeth.
Any other advice we have tried all the toys treats etc but I just want him to eat.
I'm not sure what that weight equivalates to in pounds, so I'm not sure. I'm assuming you're taking the dog to the vet, if so, the vet would have told you if the dog was underweight. The water is probably normal, as well. The pup should almost be finished teething at that age. The canines are the last ones that typically give dogs a headache, and they are generally grown in by 6 months.
hes not yet 6months old , all his teeth are coming through, hes not over weight or under weight hes fine, will him not eating properley be linked to him getting his adult teeth?
I thought you said he was eating fine, and that you were worried about his weight? If he's not eating his kibble, then yes it probably has something to do with teething.
I have two questions.
I have a german shepard female pup about 11 wks old now. She has a clingy type personality I guess. Crate training is not working, she tears up the news paper to shreds and walks and rolls around in her bodily movements. I have to bathe her when I come home, even if gone for and hour or two. Can I tie her to a 10ft cable and give her more walking freedom in the basement.
Also, she is very clingy and will not be outside alone without scratching at the screen door and yelping. Not even for 5 minutes. Should I start tieing her to a long cable in the yard to get her use to being alone..Any suggestions would help..Thank you.
Mike, a 10 foot cable is going to lead to potentially harm to the pup, especially if she has slight separation anxiety. She can get twisted in the cable, and can harm herself.
Make sure the crate is just big enough for her to sit, stand, lay down, and turn around in. The bigger the crate the more chance of her acting up in it, and the more chance of her pottying in the crate.
When you leave the house, don't make a big deal out of it. Just put her in the crate and go. If she's not used to being alone, then start with short periods of time like when going to the grocery store. You can't expect a pup to be happy with sitting in a crate all day long without interaction. Puppies generally need to be let out during a lunch break or something.
Tearing has nothing to do with teething, that will occur throughout the dog's life.
At 6 weeks, there is no reason that the pup shouldn't have been weaned. Puppies are off the mother's milk by 5-6 weeks usually, but being with the mother is what they need until 8-10 weeks for behavioral learning. Smaller breeds should not be away from the mother until 10 weeks preferably. Chihuahua's can be very nippy at all ages, that's for you to train out of the dog. Behavioral problems are common with chihuahua's to begin with, and yes being away from the mother too early can cause others.
These are things that should have been checked before buying the dog. You did not purchase from a reputable breeder by any means, and that was your fault. Not to be rude, but it was.
My family and I just recently brought a lab into our home. He is 7 weeks old. We have only had him for 3 days and he has been great, besides the few piddles here and there. He has shown he needs to chew, but today, he acts like he is in pain. As he chews he whines, ALOT. Should I take him in or is the pain normal?
Pain is to be expected with the pup is teething.
okay my puppy has lost all her teeth but now instead of chewing on us or our other dog shes taken a liking to carpet and walls i have no idea what to do shes stopped for now because she hurt her joint so the docter has her on a tranquizer but i fear for our house when she get off the medicine HELP!!
Consider some of the tips above. Train leave it. Tell her no when she tries to chew something she shouldn't, and give her something she can chew on.
Depending on the breed or mix of breed, she may chew for a while. Some breeds chew for years. For instance, labs are notorious chewers, and it's not uncommon for them to destructively chew for at least 2 years or more.
Hi !
I have a two month old pup lab.. her teething process is on ... she keeps on biting what ever she get incl us.... when will this stop??
Labs are prone and highly known for their chewing. It's not uncommon for a lab to chew until their 2-3 years old. You need to teach her it's not right, and you should never allow her to chew on you.
Hi..I appreciate your blog here.
I have a female german shepard a little over 6 months old now..I have been trying and trying to crate train her. Feed her, make it friendly, its in the living room of the house. She just doesnt like it and gets stressed anytime she thinks she is goin in the cage. I dont make a big production of it. When I put her in there I put a kong ball filled and some toys...I can be gone just an hour and she will urinate and I have to clean her when I get home. She is getting bigger (50lbs) and its becoming an issue. No bowel movements..House training is good otherwise. Enrolled in obiedience schooling and going pretty well..Well socialized with the neighbors and a very enjoyable dog otherwise..What other options can I do when I leave..I cant just let her lay in her urine when I am out..
You feed her in the crate? That's something that worked for me when trying to use the crate when gone. Putting the food in there is a means to make the crate a good thing, reducing fear of it. Do you take her out to potty before putting her in the crate? Have you tried just putting her in a dog proofed room when you leave? That may reduce her stress. Have you tried anti-anxiety medications from your vet or an no-stress plugin? Sometimes those work, depending on the severity of the separation anxiety.
Thank you so much for all of the info I didn't think of tying a knot in the towel or the sock that will differentiate the item for the pup. We just got our new little bundle of teeth last week and we haven't have a pup in 14 years our other dog was already 4 months when we got him this one is now 9 weeks old and we are just learning the tricks to have him stop biting us. I was told at the pet store that the breed that I got is very sensitive to being spoken to in a harsh way have you ever heard of this. And I really wanted to applaud you for calling a mutt a mutt...all these silly names that the breeders are making up for the mixed breeds makes me laugh. I'll say it I own a MUTT and he is great!!!! And by the way he also has one of those stupid made up breed names that you will never see at the AKC!!
Some dogs can be sensitive to harsh tones, but I've never heard of an entirre breed prone to harsh tones. That's kind of silly if you ask me. I doubt that's a true breed description for temperament.
And, yes a mix breed dog is still a mix breed dog and will not be registered by reputable dog registries in this lifetime. Continental Kennel Club will register them, but they'll register anything with nearly any 'breed' that you want. Not reputable if you ask me.
My puppy (Lab mix) is about 4/5 months old and just about 2-3 days ago shes just been moping around and her drool has been REALLY thick and running down the sides of her mouth like hanging in the air. Her breath has gotten REALLY bad and whenever I touch like the sides of her gums shes yelps pretty loud and twitches like it hurts. She also has been chewing a spot raw on her back (not sure if it's related) I'm taking her to the vet tomorrow morning,but I just wondered if anyone could help with this?
Could be her canines coming in. I'm not sure. Definitely keep that vet appointment. I'd like to know what your vet says.
Yea the vet just said it's her teeth falling out and coming in ... she's completely fine now though, thanks!
That is good to hear.
I noticed my poms two bottom front sharp teeth aren't out yet I see new ones coming in already. Shouldn't the existing teeth already be gone by now?
some dogs have trouble losing baby teeth. try giving hard treats, carrots, etc to losen the baby teeth. it's not uncommon for baby teeth and adult teeth to both be in, but if the baby teeth don't fall out after a month, your vet may have to remove them.
Thank you very very much! I am taking her in about a month from now to get her fixed I will ask about it if it doesn't resolve itself then. Thanks again!
that's a good idea.
my 2 month old puppy is still teething is it normal?
HI I had bought a 5 month old maltese, just aggresive bitr as ever.. vet claims she is fear biting, i got to know her, she seems in pain frm teething , she is 6 months now , she lost 4 teeth so far that i helped come out.. She attacks and growls while mouthing my hand(behaviourst suggested she get use to a human hand in her mouth ) but not for chewing or biting, anyways she attacks vets groomers and me if wants her way. but im notincing most times does her growling and mean as well. is her teeth hurt is it possible to have this maltese aggressive due to pain? would it go away if i was to have the vet remove the baby teeth? vet did mention her teth were not coming out as they should. which im doubting this becuase maltese lose their baby teeth up to 9 months old. but she is in pain and seems mean while chewing my hand i rub her gums , is when she growls and whines. so to me she is in extreme pain. maltese roots are longer then most breeds im aware of to. so i am hoping this agreesive attacking is caused by teething. and will go away along with my daily hourly training, off, no bite, kisses, stay, drop it,
iTIARAx3 at 2 months, that's only 8 weeks, the puppy is just beginning to teeth.
lisa, she should not get used to a hand in her mouth, but a hand around her mouth and gums, but not necessarily in her mouth. it could be pain, but at 5 months, most of the teething has been done. as for training, one hour a day is a lot for a puppy; they lose concentration easily. You need to practice short sessions throughout the day, versus one big session. Puppies learn better this way. 10-15 minute sessions several times a day is much better than 1 hour session once a day. You need to stop her from chewing while your hand is in her mouth. The aggression could be pain, but it's hard to tell. How are the teeth growing in wrong?
Hi there
my vet says maltese do not fininsh teething at 5 months
9 months is when their finished i even looked it up. Most dogs are maybe true but not in maltese breed. as for training im meant socialization. she needs the attention of a human right now.
I was more concerned in how to know her teeth or are the teeth causing pain to an extent of being mean .. as for chewing in my mouth, i have to stop her from biting and its working so far letting me feel in her mouth, when she does nibble as in teething my hand she gets a STRONG WORD OFF.
I have never heard that, but I guess it's possible. In most cases, small dogs finish growing earlier than medium to large dogs. She needs socialization, of course, all dogs do. The teeth could be causing pain since your vet said they're not growing in right, and yes pain can cause irritability. I don't think you're seeing aggression.
Jay says:
2 years ago
Know where does this article state when a puppy starts to teeth and when it ends. Most of the articles I have looked up to find out this question tell you everything except when it starts and when it finishes