Soothing Puppy and Kitten Teething Toys
There are a lot of perks to being a puppy or kitten. For most young pets, toys, treats, and heaps of affection are all a big part of daily life. Other aspects of puppy and kittenhood aren’t quite so pleasant. Teething, for example, leaves pets contending with sore gums and their families scrambling to discourage destructive chewing.
Healthy cats and dogs have 26 and 28 “baby teeth” respectively. Cats grow their full set of 30 adult teeth by around six months of age and the last of a dog’s 42 teeth come in between six and eight months. The painful weeks between the loss of your pet’s first baby teeth and the growth of their adult chompers can be made easier with simple and inexpensive toys.
Here are our picks for the best teething toys for puppies and kittens:
Puppy Teething Toys
Relieve aching gums with these popular teething toys for puppies:
KONG Puppy Dog Toy
This classic toy has been a favorite of pets and pet parents alike for decades. The KONG’s durable material can withstand hours of intense chewing without irritating puppy gums, and its unique shape makes for exciting, unpredictable bounces. You can even fill it with peanut butter or insert a treat in the toy’s center to blend playtime and snacktime.
Nylabone Teething Pacifier
A cute option for a fussy fur baby, this “pacifier” is tough enough to last throughout your dog’s full teething process. The toy’s nubs soothe sore gums while discouraging plaque and tartar buildup.
Starmark Fantastic DuraFoam Ball
Made from a patented, ultra-tough material, this ball is easy on puppy’s mouths, but strong enough to survive an adult dog’s bite. If your dog’s chewing habit lasts past their teething months, this ball could be the ideal distraction. Don’t worry, it doesn’t squeak.
Teething Kitten Toys
These toys can keep a teething kitten comfortable and potentially stop them from chewing on shoes, clothes, and furniture:
Petstages Dental Cat Chew Toy
With a variety of textures and materials to crunch on, this toy is soothing for kittens and pleasant for cats of all ages. Cat lovers have the option to make the toy even more engaging with the addition of catnip.
Catstages Kitty Chew Wheel
Though it can be rough on chairs, tables, and cupboards, chewing is beneficial for your cat’s teeth. As kittens, it helps to alleviate the pain of teething and it’s useful for reducing plaque and tartar buildup throughout a cat’s life. This kitten-safe chew toy can help instill good oral health habits at an early age.
Catstages Dental Banana Cat Chew
Your cat will love unpeeling this banana and chomping on the durable mesh “fruit.” The crinkling sound and texture makes for an attention-grabbing toy — with or without added catnip.
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