There are several main reasons why dogs grind their teeth: First, dogs are puppies and are in the teething period. The itching caused by teething causes them to grind their teeth. Second, there are parasites in the dog's body. The toxins secreted by the parasites stimulate the dog's nerve center, causing teeth grinding. Third, dogs have indigestion in their gastrointestinal tract. Eating food before going to bed leads to food accumulation, and teeth grinding may occur after falling asleep. Fourth, the dog may growl when it is angry.
1. In the teething period
If the dog is a puppy, it will change its teeth when it is 3-6 months old. Due to the itching caused by teething, the dog will often grind its teeth. , and even chew on sofas, shoes and other items. Therefore, during the period when the dog’s teeth are changing, the owner needs to prepare a teething stick or some teething toys to help the dog grind its teeth.
2. There are parasites in the body
If the dog grinds its teeth frequently and the owner has not dewormed the dog for a long time, it is likely to be an internal infection. Parasites. Because parasites secrete toxins, and toxins can stimulate the dog's nerve center, causing teeth grinding. Therefore, owners must regularly deworm their dogs internally and externally to avoid being infected with parasites.
3. Gastrointestinal indigestion
Dogs have gastrointestinal indigestion. If they eat food before going to bed and accumulate food, they may grind their teeth after falling asleep. In this regard, it is recommended that owners adjust the dog's diet structure in a timely manner and feed the dog regularly and quantitatively. In addition, owners should also note that it is best not to feed the dog before going to bed, because feeding before going to bed can easily cause the dog to accumulate food, which is extremely harmful to the body.
4. Angry
When some dogs are angry, they may also grind their teeth and growl at the same time. At this time, the owner should think about whether he has done something to make the dog angry. If so, it is recommended that the owner try to bring out the dog's favorite snacks or the dog's favorite toys as compensation.