Nikita4ever Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Dashia is teething now and I have lost two throw rugs, carpet in my bathroom, a blouse (my fault I left it on the chair), a corner on my coffee table and a few other things. I have raw hides everywhere, tons of soft toys, hard toys, a Kong and anything I can think of that will help with her teething. Yesterday she lost her two front teeth and one bottom tooth so I am expecting a nightmare when they come in. If anyone has any suggestions how to help with teething or other chew toy ideas to help with her teething I would love to know. She has lightened up on the toe biting since I taught her the command let go. Thank goodness my feet are healing now. She is my little termite and I love her despite the damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megs Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hi hmmm, maybe im not the best to answer, seeing as my boy never really went through a hectic teething stage....oh, no scratch that, he actually chewed alot Maybe try, stock ice cubes to keep him busy? A kong filled with something fantastically yummy! I bet someone will have a better answer than me and I just wanted to say, hang in there, enjoy puppiness!!! hehehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 We used to freeze wet washcloths and let Scooter chew on those. It was cold, which I assume helped with any discomfort he felt from teething, and he seemed to like the texture too. As for chewing on other things, we had pretty good luck with Bitter Apple Spray, but I don't think it can be used on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.DaisyDuke Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Ditto on the frozen wash cloths! I would soak so old (clean) towels or dish cloths in water, twist them up to look like a rope and throw them in the freezer. Once frozen Daisy would "gum" them until the were thawed and it kept her out of trouble...for a little while anyway. My mom actually suggested it because she used to give us cold, wet wash cloths to chew on when we were teething, she said we loved them! Go figure! Otherwise, I would sprinkle cayenne pepper on other things she would chew and that was a pretty good deterrent. She didn't like getting it up her nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet_ceana Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I also freeze wash cloths! We had a crazy teething foster, and I would buy a bag of frozen vegitables and let her nibble on those. It seemed to help as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLloydJones Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Otherwise, I would sprinkle cayenne pepper on other things she would chew and that was a pretty good deterrent. She didn't like getting it up her nose. The cayenne pepper trick works some some dogs, but not others. Senneca appears to have a mouth lined with asbestos; no amount seems to bother her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.DaisyDuke Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Yes, I got off really lucky. Daisy wouldn't even get to the licking part...when she'd sniff, the pepper would go up her nose and make her sneeze. That's what actually kept her from chewing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertranger Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Ice cubes are the perfect treat for a teething puppy.. They also become the perfect treat for cooling your dog off int he summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 The cayenne pepper trick works some some dogs, but not others. Senneca appears to have a mouth lined with asbestos; no amount seems to bother her. LOL! Sounds like our experience with pouring Tabasco sauce on Scooter's poop when he was a puppy to keep him from eating it. Sniffed once. Walked away. YEA!! Sauntered back a minute later and chowed down!! No ill effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikita4ever Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Thank you so much for all the suggestions!!! Dashia loves the frozen washcloths and ice cubes. I can't open the freezer without her wanting ice cubes or a washcloth. This weekend I am going to buy the Bitter Apple Spray and Cayenne pepper and hopefully salvage some of my stuff. You have to love the puppy stage......... LOL She is a handful but such a Mommy's girl I love it!!! Thank you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobcmom Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Try larger size durable nylabones. They last a VERY long time, just don't step on one in your bare feet. Be very careful of fabric or anything with thread, like ropes or other tug toys. They can be useful for supervised play or training, but dogs can swallow pieces of things they chew on. Nylabone pieces are few and the size of sand. I would worry about fabric or theads getting stuck in the dog's stomach or intrestines. Could be exspensive vet bills and or a dead dog. Just a thought. mobcmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertranger Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Jin comes for an ice cube every time he hears the dispenser. He will also eat a bowlful of ice after we return from the eves walk because he's hot. He just stands over the water dish eating ice and dripping water everywhere then when he's finished comes to get his face dried off. It's also a good way to teach your pup to drink when you point him to water since not all dogs will drink when overheated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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