Puppies that are undergoing teething can suffer from pain and discomfort. The process of teeth occurs twice – first is when the first set of teeth (deciduous or baby teeth) erupts from the gums, and second is when a permanent set of teeth replaces the temporary teeth. To help ease the pain and discomfort, puppies tend to chew on things.

Tips to help ease teething problems in pups

• Offer puppy-safe chew toys

Aside from helping ease pain and discomfort, chewing on toys can help assist the eruption of new teeth from the gums. Spread some peanut butter on chew toys to make them more appealing to your pet.

• Massage your pet’s gums

Rubbing a finger toothbrush on your pet’s gums can also help soothe discomfort during teething. You will be actually hitting two birds with one stone when you do this because this can also be a way of introducing tooth-brushing to your pet.

Bringing your puppy to your Fox Chapel, PA veterinary hospital for regular dental checks is very important to help keep your pet healthy.