What helps a teething puppy's discomfort? Is Benadryl safe for them?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | neutered | 4 months and 25 days old | 22 lbs
My puppy is teething. He only has his 4 sharp canines to loose and the two bottom are loose and the tops ones not yet. He seems to be uncomfortable and in pain. How many cc can I give my 14 pound puppy Benadryl?
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Published on November 20th, 2019
Benadryl won't help whatsoever so there is absolutely no indication to give it in this case, i would not recommend trying to medicate your puppy for teething, all dogs go through this and although it can be uncomfortable it's usually not painful top the point of giving pain killers. just a reminder as well, all human pain killers are potentially very toxic to dogs.
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Published on September 21st, 2017
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! In my experience teething in dogs is not painful. Chewing on things is normal puppy behavior that they grow out of. If Guido is acting painful in his mouth then it is unlikely from teething. We do not recommend human pain medications for dogs and cats. They do not metabolize the drugs like we do and cause gastrointestinal upset and/or ulceration and can cause kidney and liver problems. We have safer pain medications that are approved for dogs. I recommend contacting your Vet if you truly believe he has oral pain since it is not typical for normal teething. I hope this helps and good luck!
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