Puppy not chewing kibble due to teething? Should I switch to soft food?

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My puppy's teeth are growing in, I've noticed that he doesn't chew his kibble and swallows them whole. Is that okay or should I get him soft food? Pet's info: Dog | Havanese | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 9 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Teething can be painful for puppies, so I would try softening his dry food with warm water, or you can add gently warmed low sodium beef or chicken broth to the dry food to make it softer for him to eat. There are also chew toys you can get for Kiba from the pet store that can be frozen in the freezer, which will help soothe his mouth.

Puppy not chewing kibble due to teething? Should I switch to soft food?

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