Puppy Teething Timeline What to Expect Month by Month 2025 🐶✨
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Puppy Teething Timeline What to Expect Month by Month 2025 🐶✨
By Dr. Duncan Houston BVSc
Is your puppy chewing everything? From fingers to furniture, teething can turn your calm companion into a tiny tornado with teeth. But don’t worry—it’s normal, temporary, and manageable with the right tools and timing.
I’m Dr. Duncan Houston. In this vet-approved guide, I’ll break down exactly what’s happening in your puppy’s mouth month by month—and what you can do to help.
🦷 What Is Puppy Teething?
Teething is the process of baby teeth falling out and being replaced by adult teeth. It’s uncomfortable, sometimes painful, and one of the most common causes of biting, chewing, and fussiness in young dogs.
📆 Puppy Teething Timeline
| Age | What’s Happening | What You’ll Notice |
|---|---|---|
| 3–4 weeks | Baby teeth begin erupting (still with breeder) | Little impact unless hand-rearing |
| 6–8 weeks | All 28 baby teeth are in | Nibbling during play, biting littermates |
| 12–16 weeks | Adult teeth start replacing baby teeth | Increased chewing, occasional blood on toys |
| 4–6 months | Teething in full swing—canines & molars emerge | Heavy chewing, biting, restlessness |
| 6–8 months | All 42 adult teeth are in | Teething ends—behavior stabilizes |
🧠 Why Puppies Chew During Teething
- 🦴 Chewing relieves gum pressure and pain
- 🧠 Chewing helps teeth erupt properly
- ⚠️ Chewing also reduces boredom and frustration
Vet Tip: If your puppy is biting hands, furniture, or leads—redirect calmly with a chew, not punishment.
✅ Best Teething Relief Tools
- 🧊 Frozen washcloth – soak in broth or water and freeze
- 🥕 Frozen carrot – safe, soothing, and cheap
- 🦴 Rubber chew toys (e.g., Kong or textured bones)
- 🧽 Lick mats – promote calm focus after chewing
Rotate toys daily and supervise all chewing sessions. No rawhide or cooked bones.
🚫 What to Avoid During Teething
- ❌ Hard antlers or bones – can crack baby or adult teeth
- ❌ Tug games with loose teeth – may cause bleeding or injury
- ❌ Ignoring excessive chewing – redirect early
🩺 When to See a Vet
- 🦷 Baby tooth still present next to an adult tooth (“retained tooth”)
- 🩸 Persistent bleeding from gums
- 😷 Bad smell from the mouth or refusal to eat
Most puppies don’t need dental procedures—but watch closely during the 4–6 month window.
🎁Gear That Helps During Teething
- Bungee Lead – Reduces chewing tension during walks
- Dual Pocket Dispenser – Keep redirect treats ready
- Explorer Harness – Prevents lead chewing due to poor fit or discomfort
💬 What Puppy Parents Say
“We froze carrots and rotated toys every day. It saved our shoes—and our sanity!” – Liam & Poppy
“The Woopf bungee lead made walks easier when she kept biting the leash.” – Tasha & Maple
👩⚕️ Need a Teething Timeline for Your Puppy?
Send your pup’s breed and age to Ask A Vet, and we’ll provide a personalized teething tracker + chewing routine tailored to your dog’s development.
Final Thoughts
Teething is temporary—but how you manage it makes a lasting difference. With the right tools, patience, and understanding, you’ll guide your puppy through this phase and lay the groundwork for healthy dental habits and calm behavior for years to come.
