Strong Teeth, Happy Bully: All About Your American Bully's Teething

🦴 Introduction

When we adopt an American Bully puppy, one of the most delicate (and often underestimated) phases is teething. From the first milk teeth to the permanent dentition, it's important to know what to expect and how to help our Bully develop a healthy and strong mouth.

In this article, we'll discover everything there is to know about teething in Bullies, with practical tips for each stage.

👶 1. Milk teeth: when they appear and what to do

Just like human babies, Bully puppies are born without teeth.

Deciduous (milk) teeth begin to emerge between the third and sixth week of life. In total, the puppy will have 28 milk teeth.

👉 What to expect:

Sensitive and swollen gums

Desire to chew on everything

Possible mild irritability

✅ How to help:

Provide soft and safe chew toys

Avoid hard or overly cold objects

If possible, do not stop breastfeeding too early: it helps with proper mouth development

🦷 2. Permanent dentition: when it changes and why it matters

Between 4 and 6 months, your Bully will start to lose its milk teeth to make way for permanent ones.

By the end of the process, it will have 42 permanent teeth — more resilient and important for its well-being.

🔄 Phases to know:

Milk teeth fall out naturally (you might find them on the ground or swallowed)

Gums may be a bit irritated

The puppy might increase chewing to relieve discomfort

🦴 What you can do:

Switch to more durable but safe chew toys

Keep an eye on the position of the teeth: if you see double rows or crooked teeth, ask your vet for advice

Start to familiarize them with a toothbrush (without forcing it)

🧼 3. Hygiene and dental care from puppyhood

Proper oral hygiene starts early. Even if milk teeth don't last long, it's essential to accustom your Bully to mouth cleaning.

🪥 Useful tips:

Brush teeth 2–3 times a week with dog toothpaste

Use approved dental toys and snacks

Check their mouth once a week to prevent plaque or tartar buildup

❤️ Conclusion

Every stage of your Bully's growth is unique — and teething is no exception. Carefully following this process means preventing future problems and ensuring your companion has a healthy, strong, and... ready-to-smile mouth!

Remember: a Bully with strong teeth is a happy Bully.