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Is my 12-week-old puppy's teeth grinding while chewing normal?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Morkie | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 27 days old | 6.8 lbs

My puppy Ollie is 12 weeks old and is chewing everything! I know that chewing is normal at this age, but he’s grinding his teeth while do it! Is this normal too?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 5th, 2018

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!

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