Puppy teething, loose stool, and eating rocks: How can I help?

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Hello, my puppy is nearly 14 weeks old and I'm facing some challenges with him. 1) How can I ease his teething discomforts? 2) Within the last 2 weeks I've recently changed his dry puppy food. Is it normal to be still experiencing loose, wet stool due to this or should I consider a different dog food? 3) What would you recommend for a puppy who continues to eat rocks and pebbles? Thank You! Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 4 days old | 56 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petcoach! 1) I don't thin that dogs feel teething pain like human babies. All puppies like to chew fingers, our personal stuff and their toys. They grow out of this! When Leo tries to bite you, stop playing with him and provide an appropriate dog toy for him to chew on. I like Himalayan dog chews and appropriately sized Kongs. 2) Yes, changing the diet too quickly can cause loose stool and vomiting. I recommend going back to the original food until the stools are normal then SLOWLY transition him to the new food over 7-14 days. 3) Walking him on a leash or using a gentle leader to pull his face away from rocks and pebbles will help. Teaching him to "Leave It" is an invaluable command for them to know. They also grow out of this! I hope this helps! https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=gentle+leader&tag=googhydr-20&index=pets&hvadid=182070791188&hvpos=1t2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12322993743522935399&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007368&hvtargid=kwd-298742837690&ref=pd_sl_5f2lr8t4aw_e_p19 https://www.chewy.com/s/brand_facet:Himalayan%20Dog%20Chew?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImsmOm_aa1gIVXrnACh2RcAYzEAAYASAAEgJ-k_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Puppy teething, loose stool, and eating rocks: How can I help?

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