Teething

Dog and puppy teething

Dog teething stages

You've fallen in love with your new puppy, but his teething is causing some problems. When dogs are four to six months old, their milk teeth begin to drop out and are replaced with adult teeth. During this period, your four-legged youngster will start teething and chewing. This helps ease the pain of the new teeth penetrating the gums. Unfortunately, your pet can't always distinguish between what he should and shouldn't chew. Indeed, many a sofa leg and sneaker have fallen victim to a teething pup.

Cat and kitten teething

Cat teething stages

You've fallen in love with your new kitten, but his teething is causing some problems. When cats are four to six months old, their milk teeth begin to drop out and are replaced with adult teeth. During this period, your four-legged youngster will start teething and chewing. This helps ease the pain of the new teeth penetrating the gums. Unfortunately, your pet can't always distinguish between what he should and shouldn't chew. Instead of grinning and bearing it, you can minimize the damage, and help relieve your pet's discomfort with these tips.