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Playing with a puppy is super fun, but it can sometimes be a bit painful because their tiny teeth are so sharp! If you’ve got a puppy and are wondering why their little teeth are so pointy–and when they might stop being so sharp–we’ve got all the answers for you! In this article, we’ll tell you all about your puppy’s teeth development and how to properly care for their pearly whites. And because teething, or when a puppy starts to lose their baby teeth and get their adult teeth, can be a particularly chew-heavy time for your pup, we’ll also tell you how you can teach them to stop nipping and biting.
Things You Should Know
- Puppies’ sharp teeth help them wean from their mother’s milk, easily bite and chew food, and learn how to properly play and socialize with other dogs.
- Puppies usually have all their puppy teeth by 10 weeks old. They start losing their puppy teeth at about 4 months and have all of their less sharp adult teeth at 8 months.
- Stop playing with your puppy when they bite and reward their good behavior with treats to teach them not to nip and bite.
- Care for your puppy’s puppy and adult teeth by giving them lots of rubber toys to chew on and brushing their teeth.
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