Our question this week was:I live in Singapore and have an eight and a half month old dachshund. When do puppies normally stop teething? Because our dog seems to need lots of things to chew on, and she sometimes chews our hands too. Thank you! Ling Hui TayAnswerHi – thanks for your email from Singapore! Your question was – when do puppies stop teething. The answer is – they generally stop teething when they have all of their adult teeth. This generally occurs around 5 to 6 months of age. The most common teething time is between 12 and 20 weeks of age. Make sure you have plenty of safe chew toys during this time so your dog has an acceptable outlet for his chewing. Articles that might be helpful to you are Safe Chew Toys for Your Dog and Nipping and Mouthing by Dogs.Best of luck! Dr. Jon Send Us Your QuestionI will choose five questions a week and will publish the answers.
When puppies play with each other, they use their mouths. When they play with you or when they are petted, they usually want to bite or “mouth.” This is not aggressive behavior.
Chewing is a natural behavior for dogs. All dogs investigate the world with their mouths, especially during puppyhood. Providing safe things to chew is an important part of keeping your dog healthy. ...
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