Puppy teething symptoms

Teething is an unavoidable rite of passage for puppies, but you can make things a little easier for your little furry friend. Here are five ways to help a teething puppy.

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Provide Puppy Teething Toys

Puppies love to chew!

Puppy teething age chart

Your best bet is to help them do it safely with a teething toy. Just be sure you’re in the room when the chewing happens: Toys for a teething puppy should only be used under your supervision, as sharp puppy teeth can rip off small chunks that your pup may then swallow.

 Try these puppy teething toys:

• Soft rubber dental rings
• Soft plastic chews
• Teething sticks
• Bully sticks

Victoria Schade, CPDT-KA, author, dog trainer and owner of Frolic Pup in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, recommends the following teething toys:

• KONG Puppy toy: The rubber is designed specifically for a growing puppy’s baby teeth.

  "KONG rubber toys are usually my go-to suggestion for dogs of all ages, but particularly puppies because it’s a safe and fun busy toy," Schade says.

• KONG Puppy Teething Stick: "The grooves on the teething stick make it easy for them to get a quick payoff," she
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