My puppy is grinding teeth. Is it dangerous or just teething pain?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You are likely describing teething which is basically a normal type of behavior when puppies are growing up and it is secondary to mouth discomfort as teeth are growing. I recommend that you get Ollie teething type toys which you can get at your local pet store or online. Anytime that he tries to nibble at you or something he should nibble on, you say no and give him the toy. This is likely going to resolve the issue. Good luck and have a great day!

Not all puppies do this but they usually grow out of as they get bigger unless there is a malocclusion that is causing an instructional problem with their bite. As long as they are eating and playing well then I would monitor asthey grow

Grinding teeth can be a sign of pain, oral disease, stomach problems, tooth problems and many more. It is a very general sign, but serious and it is not possible to pinpoint the cause without a hands-on exam, blood tests and radiographs, if indicated.. Please take him to a veterinarian for an exam.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely a sign of teeth pain. If this continues, I recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check the mouth to see for any possible reasons so that therapy if needed can be started. This may be transient so hopefully that is the case and she does great. Best of luck!

Congratulations on your new puppy Sully! At his age, he should be starting to lose his puppy teeth so that may be where the grinding sound is coming from. Open his mouth and look very thoroughly just to make sure you don't see anything stuck in between his teeth, in his cheeks or the roof of his mouth. The coughing I would be a little more concerned about. Pets do get minor viruses and allergies. If he is completely normal otherwise, you may watch the coughing to see if it clears up on its own. If it is getting worse, take him in to see the vet. He's a cutie!

You could seek referral to a dental specialist but I would not generally recommend removal at sch an early age, indeed the surgery required to remove these may further damage the developing adult teeth and create additional trouble. Rope chews and rubber teething rings may provide enough physical stimulation to jaw to encourage more normal allignment and many dogs manage perfectly well with a crooked smile as long as the teeth are not causing pain due to contact with the lips, tongue or nearby teeth. Continue to monitor for signs of discomfort which may indicate the need for intervention in the future. All adult teeth should be erupted by 9-12months and a complete dental assessment wold be recommended at this stage

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! As you suggest teething is likely as this is the time that would be expected. Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a classic sign of discomfort or mild pain. I recommend toys for her to chew on which will help with this. This process usually ends at about 7 months of age. Good luck!