The teeth grinding period for dogs usually lasts from March to August, which is mainly caused by tooth discomfort during the tooth replacement process. During the period when the dog is grinding its teeth, the owner needs to prepare teething sticks, teething biscuits or teething toys for the dog to prevent the dog from biting things randomly. In addition, you also need to pay attention to the loss of teeth in dogs to prevent the occurrence of double rows of teeth. If symptoms of double rows of teeth appear, you need to consult a pet doctor promptly to have the deciduous teeth extracted.

How long does it take for the dog’s teeth grinding period to end?

The dog’s teeth grinding period usually ends around 7 months. The molar period generally refers to the period when a puppy's teeth are from deciduous teeth to permanent teeth. If the teeth feel strong itching, the dog will start to chew on things to grind his teeth. Therefore, the molar period and the tooth replacement period are highly overlapped. During this period, the dog needs to be given a toy molar stick or a hard-to-gnaw cow stick bone for the dog to grind its teeth. The dog should be controlled not to eat too much soft food to prevent it from being inconvenient for teeth replacement and teeth grinding.

What is the best way to grind your dog’s teeth?

It is recommended to buy an edible molar stick for your dog, which can both grind his teeth and eat it. It is not recommended to buy fake teething sticks for dogs that can be recycled many times. After all, they are objects that dogs will bite with their teeth and are relatively unhygienic. When the dog has already started grinding its teeth, the owner must directly feed the dog dog food with normal hardness. The dog food must not be soaked until soft before feeding, nor can the dog be fed large bones directly to prevent the dog from swallowing stuck food. Block the throat, causing suffocation and other adverse phenomena.

What to do if a dog bites during the molar period

When a dog is in the molar period, its teeth will be particularly itchy. When the owner teases it with fingers, , it may mistake it for a toy that can be chewed, causing it to accidentally bite its owner. You can prepare some teething sticks for your dog to help him through this special period. If a dog accidentally bites an owner, it is recommended that the owner immediately wash the bite with soapy water for at least twenty minutes, and then immediately go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for vaccination.

Note: If your dog likes to chew things, you must scold the dog in time to avoid developing bad habits later.