When puppies teethe they chew on whatever they can find. If you find that your puppy is chewing on everything and/or making crying noises, it usually means the puppie’s teeth are hurting.

To help soothe your puppy and save your shoes, rugs and furniture there are several methods, but the one I favor requires only an old wash cloth that you don't use anymore.

First rinse the wash cloth thoroughly to remove any leftover soap or other materials, and ring out. Then put the wet wash cloth into a plastic bag, and place the bag into your freezer until it is frozen solid. (You may want to freeze two wash clothes at a time to keep a cold one always available)


On one side, manufacturers and some pet professionals will tell you that even top-brand dog food contains only the minimum daily recommended amounts of important vitamins and minerals, and these minimums may not be enough for hard-working dogs, or dogs stressed by illness or surgery.

Full-range supplements contain most or all the vitamins and minerals your dogs needs on a daily basis. If you cook your dog’s food look into adding full-range supplements to the meals to make sure they are nutritionally complete. These supplements can be in the form of a powder added to the food, or chewable tabs your dog eats before or after meals. Full-range supplements are also credited with improving skin and coat, and reducing itching and inflammation from some rashes.

Once the wash cloth has frozen, give it to your puppy to chew on. Let the puppy chew on it until he/she doesn't want to chew on it any more. If the puppy is destroying the wash cloth then it is time to take it away and put it back in freezer for a while.

Please remember to always supervise your puppy when giving him a frozen wash cloth, to keep him from destroying it, or, worse eating it. And by supervising him you can keep him away from bad habits in general.

Please have patience with your puppy when he is teething – this stage doesn't last very long.

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