[header] How to help teething pups [title] Provide your puppy with chew toys. [step] Chew toys help satisfy the puppy's urges. When new teeth are putting pressure on a puppy's gums, chewing is a natural reaction.
[header] How to help teething pups [title] Provide your puppy with chew toys. [step] Chew toys help satisfy the puppy's urges. When new teeth are putting pressure on a puppy's gums, chewing is a natural reaction.
Many puppies develop paws as they get older, making chewing an instant positive behavior. [substeps] To encourage chewing, place a small treat-such as peanut butter-between your puppy's gums. Puppies play on these toys since chewing makes it easier for them to maintain proper dental hygiene. [substeps] Try toys that are designed specifically for eating. Limit chewing to manageable chunks throughout the day. Don't feed your pup too often because chew toys will provide much more oral pain. If you don't provide a chew toy, your puppy will look for something else to chew, including furniture, shoes and other things you value. [substeps] The best chew toys are made of sturdy materials.