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Can a two-month-old dog eat teething sticks?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Michael Jackson
It is not recommended for dogs that are two months old to eat teething sticks. Because at this time, the dog’s deciduous teeth have not yet fully grown, the gastrointestinal tract function is not perfect, and the chewing ability is limited. If you use the molar stick too early, you may swallow the molar stick, resulting in foreign bodies in the intestines or poor gastrointestinal digestion. , leading to diarrhea. Therefore, it is recommended that owners give their dogs teething sticks when they are about three months old. Dogs will enter the tooth replacement period at about three months of age. Giving their dogs teething sticks at this time can help relieve itching and cleaning of the dog’s gums. Teeth, teeth grinding and other functions.

1. Generally speaking, two-month-old dogs have not yet fully grown in deciduous teeth, so they do not need teething sticks. At the same time, the intestinal function of dogs under three months old is relatively weak, and their digestion function is poor for relatively hard foods such as teething sticks or snacks, which may cause diarrhea after eating. Diarrhea may reduce the dog's immunity, thereby increasing the chance of contracting infectious diseases and affecting the dog's normal immune program.

2. Generally speaking, when dogs are in the period of teething, their gums will be itchy due to teething, and they will want to bite things, so they can usually be given in three to four months. Dogs are fed teething sticks. Teething sticks can not only relieve tooth discomfort for dogs, but can also eliminate dental plaque, remove dental calculus, remove bad breath and clean the mouth.

3. It is necessary to pay attention to the selection of molar sticks according to the dog's physique and taste. If a large dog eats a small molar stick, the dog will accidentally eat it. If the dog does not like the taste of the molar stick, the dog will not be able to molar teeth. Effect. Alternatively, you can choose from different types of teething sticks to stimulate your dog’s interest.

4. You also need to pay attention when feeding molar sticks. Some dogs like to eat molar sticks, but do not chew too much at one time to avoid indigestion, constipation or diarrhea. In addition, the hardness of the molar stick should not be too hard for puppies to avoid damaging the tooth enamel.

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