How do I know if my puppy is in pain from teething?
Lera Wiza
2025-08-23 15:25:55
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Teething is almost certainly uncomfortable for your puppy. Puppies have increased salivation, loss of appetite and irritability when their teeth erupt. The gums swell and are tender to palpation just prior to tooth eruption. These observations parallel those reported in children. Other observations are lip and object biting, irritability, restlessness and night crying. Teething behaviours are normal up to 2 years of age. Chewing on clean, hard, cool objects will give relief from soreness. Some puppies need additional pain relief which can be accessed through your regular veterinarian.
Freeda Pollich
2025-08-17 23:46:24
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Teething is a normal but sometimes painful process all puppies go through. Because this developmental stage lines up with their teething timeline, it can be difficult to know whether your puppy is gnawing on things because he’s in pain or because he’s just curious. That said, teething pain may cause your puppy to become more mouthy or more destructive at home. Teething puppies are more mouthy than usual as their baby teeth fall out and their adult dog teeth replace them. Your puppy may prefer harder or softer items, depending on his teething pain. Cold items can help soothe any pain and inflammation, so try giving your pup chilled or frozen treats, like blueberries, green beans, or carrots.
Jeremie VonRueden
2025-08-12 10:48:06
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Excessive chewing, biting, or nipping is likely a sign of dog teething. Drooling is another symptom, as saliva lubricates your puppy’s gums and makes it easier for them to chew. Swollen or red gums are normal growing pains, but a telltale sign of teething. If your puppy is crying or whimpering a lot, it’s worth looking out for symptoms of dog teething. You may notice your puppy chewing on their paws – this is usually a sign they’re trying to ease discomfort. Pups love that sound of food hitting the bowl, so if you notice they’re no longer scampering over it, it could be due to mouth pain. If you’re noticing specks of blood on chewed items, it could be an indication that your puppy is teething.
Julia Towne
2025-08-01 15:34:27
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Puppies first get their baby teeth when they are about five or six weeks old. At around 8 weeks their baby teeth will start falling out, to make room for their adult teeth, which start coming through at around 16 weeks – although this varies from breed to breed. The most common puppy teething symptoms are drooling and chewing…lots of chewing! Puppies chew to provide relief to their painful gums as they lose their baby teeth. You may also notice spots of blood on your puppy’s toys – and find the odd puppy tooth or two in the house. Keep in mind that chewing and biting may be something other than teething, such as mouthing. Excessive mouthing can be linked to pain or discomfort, a common link can be gut issues or tummy upset, so if the mouthing feels extreme contact your vet to get them checked out.