Teething aids

[HAH]

Hi all! Stilton is now deep into teething (or pain relief as Steve Mann helpfully reframes it). We’re having some success with frozen apple slices and ice cubes, but I’d love to know for those with puppy experience what were their favourite teething things? Apart from chair legs, human arms, rugs etc…

 

[Candy]

I used to stuff puppy Kongs with frozen carrot and yogurt. It worked to a certain extent but she still seemed to prefer my hands and clothes and shoes. Also the garden furniture which still bears the scars, which I'm actually rather fond of now.
Just think though, once the teething stops, the chewing tends to calm down considerably, so you're actually at the start of the end of the chewing phase, if that's any help!

 

[Jacqui-S]

A wet (tea)towel, twisted and frozen I remember being useful for some.
Frozen carrots were popular with Sophie's puppy visitors.

 

[Loraseal]

We froze carrots too. It will soon pass. I had junkie looking hands and the little minx used to want to chew my toes for teething. I would not recommend that!

 

[M.F.]

Snowie loved my Havianas. The left foot only of four pairs to be exact! In retrospect, I should’ve set aside one pair for him to chew at his leisure. He obviously loved the rubbery feel.

 

[Selina27]

What about those Yak milk chews Harriet?
Just a thought having watched Cass play with the tail end of one she has left over!
They are very hard, seem to last her ages, and I am sure would resemble a chair leg

 

[Parodius]

Kong do rubber teething sticks, we used to put a little peanut butter in the grooves and freeze, Neo was a big fan

 

[JES72]

Homer loves and still loves anything wool. He and a neighbours cat who would visit often of his own accord found my knitting. They had a great game of puppy and cat the knitting wool completely tangled around the dining room table and chairs. Many cardigans, jumpers, gloves and wool hats have played the game. Cashmere is a prize favourite

we gave him whole carrots to chew on after dinner, he still loves his after dinner carrot.

 

[HAH]

On the teething thing, I was chatting to one of the other puppy parents and they were saying that 11+ weeks is when the back teeth start pushing through, so is often peak pain for the poor babies.

Thank you for all your suggestions. We’re finding success with frozen carrots (halved is easier), frozen apple slices, olive wood chews, and this morning’s favourite is dried beef tendons! Frozen knotted towels are having fleeting success but wane quickly. We have several baby teethers and ones you fill with water and freeze, but they don’t really cut the mustard. I’ve ordered some split antler and another couple of different size wood chews to help reach those awkward back teeth - poor baby, I’ll be glad when he’s through the worst.

 

[Cath]

I use to give Fred and Annie doggie cigars. I use to stay with them while they had one.
You can get them cheaper at the pet shop, but wanted you to see what I was talking about.

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[HAH]

What about those Yak milk chews Harriet?
Just a thought having watched Cass play with the tail end of one she has left over!
They are very hard, seem to last her ages, and I am sure would resemble a chair leg

This is a great idea, except we’re a bit lairy of yaks milk chews as Kipper became a bit addicted and then was sick with them - probably chewed them too fast, and lost all restraint! I know many dogs love them but they’re banned for now

 

[UncleBob]

Harvey loved the Nylabone Teething Rings - we got through 4 of these before he had finished teething!

 

[JES72]

Homer had oieces of antler too. He had a massive nylabone and another hard cheep thing. Be careful though as Homer ground down his canine teeth although this could also be due to holding gritty tennis balls in his mouth too much.

 

[Kelsey]

Axel really liked a rope toy, a tree root thingy from the pet store, and bully sticks

 

[M.F.]

Snowie went through a lot of rawhide chews. But I wouldn’t give them now. From what I understand, they contain a lot of toxic chemicals from the manufacturing process. And they’re not digestible, so they pose a risk for intestinal blockages. Snowie thankfully pooed them all out, but I wonder if the toxic chemicals had anything to do with his early age health issues.

How about raw meaty bones? Ones that are edible and won’t wear down his teeth? Great for building jaw strength. Snowie ate pork shoulders and various other meaty bones, which lasted a good while. I forget, maybe 20 mins to get through. Now, at 11 years old, he gets through his raw meaty bones in a minute, if that, super strong jaws. Raw beef trachea is also great for gnawing on.

 

[Shamas mom]

Another vote for carrots. I give carrots when the puppies are particularly destructive.

We also bought bully sticks from the vets office, in bulk, and both the girls liked the texture of the sturdier soft toys--the canvas ones. Actually, I just reclaimed the neck pillow off a deck chair, as it feels like one of those bite work tugs


We also had a big hunk of sanded down wood from the pet store that took Angel a year to damage to where she could make a crack in it. Basically anything by KONG, as long as the dog fancied it.

Balls--I favor the ones again made by KONG. Specifically the one with handles, and a tennis ball inside---I average replacing it about once a year with heavy chewers in the house. We have a couple of the tires with ropes on them too. The black bone is good for holding a chew, so they don't choke on the little bit left over.

One liked rope toys, the other would just pull all the threads and untie them. Depends on the dog if they're a good idea. Trixie's too smart for rope...she just unties it. She likes to work a filler from a food toy instead