Do you have a Pug puppy in the house? If so, then you may find her chewing, gnawing on your furniture, nipping at your feet, and chewing everything you own. It is most likely due to teething, and she’s trying to get relief from the discomfort. So when do Pugs stop teething? We have the complete guide on helping you through this developmental stage, as well as some tips on how to keep your little friend happy and healthy during this period.
When Do Pugs Stop Teething?
The puppy teething stage generally lasts 3 – 5 months, depending on the individual. Puppies begin getting their first teeth as young as two weeks old. Their baby teeth will fall out at about three to four months old to make room for 42 permanent adult teeth.
What Is Pug Puppy Teething?
In the same way that human babies and children lose and grow new teeth during their development, all puppies do as well. Both babies and puppies get deciduous teeth, aka milk teeth, baby teeth, or primary teeth that fall out during different developmental stages.
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Pug Teething Developmental Stages Explained
Unlike human babies who are teething, a teething puppy is often mistaken for suffering from behavioral problems. So, it’s essential to understand what to expect when you bring home your new pup.
Luckily there are teething stages to help you understand what your puppy is experiencing.
Weeks 2 – 4
At the neonatal stage (newborn to two weeks old) puppies are blind, toothless, blind, and deaf. In addition, newborn puppies do not have teeth.
Their teeth start developing during the transitional stage (2-4 weeks old). When their first teeth start erupting, they’ll get their first 12 incisors. These are often referred to as “milk teeth” because the pups are still nursing.
According to Dr. Lorraine Hiscox, DVM, FAVD, AVDC, puppies’ teeth start emerging from the gums starting at about two weeks of age, and all of the deciduous teeth are present by week six.
During the first teething stage, she can hear, smell and her eyes will open. She is still living with her mother and siblings at the breeder’s home.
Weeks 4 – 8
At the 4-6 weeks stage, the canines premolars and molars start appearing, and pups get all 28 baby teeth. At 4-6 weeks, the premolars and molars begin to grow behind the canines.
During this stage, the inhibited biting starts. Bite inhibition is also referred to as soft mouth, meaning that a puppy learns how to control the strength of her bite. Puppies don’t know their teeth hurt, and if you’ve ever been bit, you know their razor-sharp teeth hurt!
They learn bit inhibition through socialization by playing with other puppies.
At six weeks of age, you can start brushing your Pug’s teeth. This will help them get used to the routine and instill good oral hygiene.
The arrival of these sharp canines is when the mother begins weaning her pups off her teats. It’s also when pups can begin eating solid foods and should be fed high-quality puppy food to aid in developmental growth.