Thursday, July 8, 2010

Keeping A Pup Secure Throughout Teething

By Keshal Jones

Furniture, shoes, toys and tennis balls are all prime targets for the little puppy that you've just brought home. When this happens, you might be inclined to discipline your dog but avoid doing this.

There is nothing you can to do stop an infant dog gnawing away at everything in sight as their teeth are extremely sensitive. So put your shoes away in storage until the biting stops.

It is very important that during this stage, the type of food that you feed your puppy is crucial. Since they have sensitive teeth, puppies need specially prepared food that isn't too hard for them to chew and swallow. Sometimes the teething problem can be bad enough that your dog just will not want to eat. If this happens for a consecutive days, visit the vet for professional advise.

It is not to say that you should not let your puppy chew at all. In fact, giving them chewing toys are about the best things you can do for your pup at this stage and help ease them through their teething period.

As they are not much different from babies and know no better, don't give them any toys that can break off into smaller pieces that might accidentally be swallowed. Safe toys can be anything from a rag doll to an old tennis ball, anything that you don't need or want any longer can be used as a chew toy.

Some other safety precautions that you will have to take when you bring a new puppy into your home is to ensure that any electrical cables and cords are kept away from the puppy - especially the live ones!

Getting a in-house dog fence is a great idea to prevent your puppy from roaming to hazardous locations around your home. They're an effective and inexpensive solution to keep your dog safe until it grows a little older. You will find these pet fences readily available for you to order on the internet.

In conclusion, there are no precise or set times as to when a puppy's teething might cease, so keep a close eye on what goes into the pup's mouth until it does. For safety reasons, you will most likely have to put limits to how far your dog can wander even if it's just the back yard.

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