What should I do if a dog bites a month? ——Solve the troubles of puppies during teeth grinding
Recently, the discussion on "puppy bites" on the entire network has remained high, especially the number of help posts from novice pet-raising groups accounts for more than 40%. The following are the relevant data analysis of popular platforms (Weibo, Zhihu, Xiaohongshu, etc.) in the past 10 days:
Keywords | Search volume (period average) | Main focus |
---|---|---|
Puppy bites furniture | 23,000+ | How to protect valuables |
How long does a dog's teeth grinding period last? | 18,000+ | Behavior duration |
Pet teeth grinding toys | 31,000+ | Product recommendations and reviews |
Is beating and scolding a dog useful? | 9500+ | Dispute on education methods |
1. Why do one-month-old puppies like to bite things?
1.Physiological needs: The growth of the deciduous teeth causes itching to gums (the peak of 4-6 months of age)
2.Explore the world: Sensing the texture and shape of an object through the mouth
3.Excessive energy: At least 30 minutes a day for interactive games to consume energy
2. The 5 most effective solutions on the entire network
method | Key points of implementation | Effective time |
---|---|---|
Alternative items method | Ice carrots/special teething glue provided | 3-7 days |
Odor blocking method | Apply lemon juice on the edge of furniture | immediate |
Distracting | Interact with toys when you find something | Continuous training is required |
Environmental Management | Restricted activity areas + close dangerous items | immediate |
Positive reinforcement | Give snack rewards when biting the right item | 2-4 weeks |
3. Three issues that shovelers are most concerned about
1."Does it need to be corrected by beating or scolding?"
Experimental data from animal behaviorists show that corporal punishment will cause anxiety biting in 21% of puppies, and it is recommended to adopt a cold treatment method of "stop the game".
2."What should I eat during teeth grinding?"
Veterinary recommendation list:
- Freezing wet towels (relieves swelling and painful gums)
- Rubber toys (need to choose BPA-free material)
- Special deciduous tooth grain (moderate grain hardness)
3.“How long will it improve?”
According to 300 pet raising survey data:
- 65% of dogs improve after 6 months of age
- 25% last until 8 months old
- 10% require professional behavior correction
4. Emergency handling
When a puppy accidentally eats foreign objects, please check immediately:
① Whether to drool/vomit
② Is there any swelling in the abdomen
③ Is the bowel movement bloody?
Notice:Swallowing batteries, sharp objects, etc. must be sent to the hospital within 1 hour
Through reasonable guidance + patient training, 90% of puppies’ biting problems can be effectively improved. It is recommended to combine dog personality selection methods and maintain positive interactive training for 15 minutes every day.
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