If the puppy keeps smacking its mouth, it may be a sucking action, which usually occurs when the puppy is sleeping. This is a kind of Oedipal nature, and the owner does not need to worry too much. Secondly, puppies will also squeak when their mouths are dry, but this situation usually disappears after giving the puppy water. In addition, it may also be because the puppy suffers from oral diseases, such as oral ulcers, periodontitis, stomatitis, etc., which cause oral discomfort, so it will keep chewing. The owner needs to observe carefully and seek medical attention promptly if he or she finds redness or swelling of the gums in the puppy's mouth.
1. Do the sucking action
If the puppy keeps chewing its mouth while sleeping, it may be that the puppy is doing the sucking action. This is a conditioned reflex symptom caused by the puppy's feeding. It will often appear before half a year old. It is a kind of Oedipus nature, and the owner does not need to worry too much.
2. Dry mouth
If the owner does not prepare sufficient and clean drinking water for the puppy, the puppy will keep mouthing when it wants to drink water, especially When the weather is hot in summer, dogs will become thirsty easily. In this case, you need to prepare some water for the puppy. If it is really due to dry mouth, this phenomenon will usually disappear after drinking water.
3. Suffering from oral diseases
Puppies suffering from oral diseases will keep chewing when their mouths feel uncomfortable. The owner can check the puppy's mouth to see if there is dental calculus or redness and swelling of the gums. If so, it may be caused by oral disease. It is recommended to take the puppy to the pet hospital for examination in time, and then Symptomatic treatment.