My pig is chewing everything. When do pigs stop teething? How to help?

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What age do pigs stop teething? Penelope has been chewing on everything she can find. Is there anything I can do to help her. Is she in pain? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 24 days old | 100 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Pig have two sets of teeth, deciduous (baby) and permanent teeth. They are born with needle teeth, eight of them, that are very sharp. As they grow, their baby teeth will come in, and then fall out to be replaced by their permanent teeth. It can take up to 20 months of age before all of their permanent teeth are in, so Penelope will be technically teething for a long time! There are a few things you can give her to help. Whimzees can be given to her, and you can get them from pet stores and online. You can give her frozen treats with a combination of water, juice, yogurt, pureed pumpkin, apple sauce, and bits of fruits & veggies. Put the mixture in an ice cube tray, freeze, and then give to her to enjoy. Teething can be painful for a pig, and I would speak to your vet about pain medications to her. Never give her any pain medications that your vet hasn't prescribed because you may accidentally do harm to Penelope.

My pig is chewing everything. When do pigs stop teething? How to help?

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