But don't hold a grudge. All pets make mistakes, and if one day you come home and find that your kid leather gloves have been shredded to bits, don't scold your pet unless you actually catch her in the act. Have some playtime. Pets that are given an abundance of attention are less likely to do extra chewing, says Tellington-Jones. Exercise will tire them out and make them content so they won't be as apt to chew as much.
Kittens adore batting at ribbons swung from a long stick, while most puppies enjoy chasing balls.
Put the pain on ice. You can put the ice in your pet's bowl or feed it to her by hand. Or chill it with a cold rag. Another cool solution for teething pain is give your pet a towel to chew on. Palika recommends tying a knot in a dish towel, wetting it, wringing it out and putting it in the freezer to chill.