Tips to Soothe Puppy Teething Pain
So you got an adorable new puppy and it started its teething stage. While some pups fly right through this with no issue, other puppies tend to get upset because they’re feeling pain and discomfort.
All puppies naturally feel the urge to chew on just about anything in this stage when they’re teething. It helps their gums release inflammation and encourages your pup’s baby teeth to fall out and their adult teeth to move in.
You can help your furry friend out with some natural and at-home remedies to reduce their discomfort and help them through this stage!
Natural Remedies
Teething is a part of the growth stage of a dog, so it only makes sense to use some natural remedies to reduce swelling and pain.
Applying something cool, like ice, to their gums will help relieve swelling and inflammation, but your puppy will likely not sit still long, so try out some of these other remedies:
Frozen Fruit & Veggies
Using something tasty and cold will definitely keep your pup’s attention and help their pain. Try using frozen strawberries, banana slices, apple slices, or small carrots for your teething puppy. But don’t allow your dog to have any frozen grapes (they’re toxic to dogs) or ice chips (they can cause damage)!
Homemade Puppy Icicles
This is a fun take on frozen fruit and vegetables, but mixed together with something like peanut butter or yogurt! Be sure to avoid any vegetables dogs can’t eat though! All you need to do is blend your choices together and freeze them in an ice tray.
They are safe for your pup due to them being softer than ice, but still cold and hard enough to chew on and reduce their teething pain. Some even put some aloe vera juice into the mixture, but it must be drinkable!
Frozen Towel
Freezing a small hand towel by getting it wet, wringing it out, and then freezing it will do the trick. This is great for dogs who just want to chew on something, rather than eat! Just be sure to supervise your pup during this and take it back when it’s defrosted.
Teething Toys
Teething toys are the most common way to give your pup some playtime while helping them reduce inflammation. They should be flexible, safe, and firm, while free of toxins. Find a toy that’s right for your teething pup!
It can be heartbreaking to see your teething pup in pain, but with these remedies, they should be feeling more comfortable while growing into their teeth!