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Teething in Dogs Dear Dr. Goldberg, I have a 5-month-old cockapoo who is chewing everything in sight. She has already chewed my favorite shoes and even is chewing books and wood. Can you help? RD Dear RD, This is definitely the age at which your puppy is teething. I find that the mature teeth come in about this age and as they come in, the baby teeth fall out. There may sometimes be a smell coming from the mouth at this stage as well. There may be pain associated with it and perhaps they feel better by chewing on various things. A number of very useful remedies might help at this stage of your puppy's growth. Chamomilla: This remedy is useful when there is great sensitivity. They want something one minute and the next they refuse it (food or toys). There may be a lot of whiny behavior. There is swelling of the gums and a sour smell to the mouth. One cheek may be hot and the other cold. There may be diarrhea with teething. Usually those needing this remedy will be better in the cold and want to be carried. Rheum palmatum (Turkey rhubarb): Restless irritable and weepy are the symptoms that will lead to this remedy. There is an overwhelming sour smell to the puppy and there is much thick ropey salivation with teething. Mag-phos: Restless and carries things from place to place. The pain is intense so that the puppy must change places often. Generally more painful on the right side. They are worst after going to bed. There may be swelling of glands under the jaw and a swelling of the tongue. They are worse from touch and better by pressure (pushing the face against something). Ant Crud: The puppy seems angry and irritable. They dislike getting attention and do not want to be touched. The tongue may be thickly coated and there may be mucous in the mouth. The teeth often may bleed. Aconite: Intense fear and startling during teething. This may manifest in hiding behavior. Fever during teething, with a desire for open air. Does not want to be touched. Gums tend to be hot and inflamed. All remedies may be given orally at 200c potency as needed every one to three hours or until your puppy feels better. If there is no improvement after four doses, then try a different remedy. Read more Articles by Michael Goldberg, DVM... |
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