Should You Soften Puppy Food During Teething? Can They Eat Hard Food?
It's a common concern for pet parents: does puppy food need to be softened during the teething phase? The short answer is no, you don't necessarily need to soak your puppy's kibble. While your puppy's mouth might feel a bit uncomfortable during this period, encouraging them to chew is actually beneficial for their dental development. Dry vs. Softened Puppy Food During Teething During the teething phase, puppies experience discomfort as their adult teeth push through. However, there's no need to switch to exclusively softened food. Allowing your puppy to chew on dry kibble aids in the natural shedding of baby teeth. The act of chewing helps to loosen those milk teeth, and the kibble provides the necessary resistance to promote a faster and more efficient tooth replacement process. Offering hard kibble can prevent issues like double rows of teeth (retained baby teeth) that can occur when puppies consistently eat soft food. If the milk teeth do not fall out on their ow...