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charly · 11-15-2007, 07:49 PM

Hi

Rockie is teething and I always play pull and tug with him with his toys. Is it ok and does this help to loosen his teeth.

KathyinCali · 11-16-2007, 11:45 AM

I played lots of tug with Lucy while she was teething and it didn't hurt her...She only had to have 2 teeth removed when she was spayed

zinckk · 11-17-2007, 05:49 AM

I would wet an old facecloth, twist it and put it in the freezer. He loved it and would assume the cold felt good on his gums. I was told that you shouldn't play tug of war for aggression issues. But if you do, don't let them win - you need to show who is boss. Buddy also only had to have two teeth removed when neutered.

lara2913 · 11-18-2007, 08:24 AM

Tug of war is a great game for bonding and may well help his teething.

Some things you can do is as above frozen wash cloths are good, also do you have a kong? You can fill those with food and freeze them, that will be soothing on his gums. Frozen carrots and watermelon are also good.

11-15-2007, 07:49 PM	#1
charly Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So Ca Posts: 2,376	Teething? Hi Rockie is teething and I always play pull and tug with him with his toys. Is it ok and does this help to loosen his teeth. Last edited by charly; 11-15-2007 at 07:50 PM.

11-16-2007, 11:45 AM	#2
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	I played lots of tug with Lucy while she was teething and it didn't hurt her...She only had to have 2 teeth removed when she was spayed __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

11-17-2007, 05:49 AM	#3
zinckk YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 8	teething I would wet an old facecloth, twist it and put it in the freezer. He loved it and would assume the cold felt good on his gums. I was told that you shouldn't play tug of war for aggression issues. But if you do, don't let them win - you need to show who is boss. Buddy also only had to have two teeth removed when neutered.

11-18-2007, 08:24 AM	#4
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	Tug of war is a great game for bonding and may well help his teething. Some things you can do is as above frozen wash cloths are good, also do you have a kong? You can fill those with food and freeze them, that will be soothing on his gums. Frozen carrots and watermelon are also good. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams