Best chew treats for teething Golden Retriever puppy

A 16-week-old Golden Retriever in full teething mode — that's a tough few weeks for everyone involved. The best treats are high in protein, low in additives, and sized right for the dog, and that matters even more when they're teething, because the wrong chew can crack milk teeth or become a choking hazard. Most marketed puppy chews are full of fillers and artificial flavourings that offer nothing useful. Single-ingredient dried meat or natural dental chews are almost always the better call. To point you to the right thing: how bad is the chewing — are we talking furniture and shoes, or mostly just gumming everything? And has your vet flagged any sensitivities so far?

Got it. At 16 weeks her adult teeth are starting to push through, so she genuinely needs something she can sink her gums into — not just a nibble treat. The key is finding something firm enough to satisfy the urge but not so hard it risks her teeth. Frozen treats and natural chews in the right size hit that sweet spot. What does she weigh roughly at the moment? Golden pups vary a lot at that age, and it'll help me confirm the right size so she can't swallow it whole.

Perfect — 6kg puts her solidly in the medium-puppy range, which opens up good options. My clear recommendation for a teething pup her size is Whimzees Natural Dental Puppy Chews (Medium). They're vegetable-based, free from artificial additives, and have a textured surface that genuinely helps sore gums while starting good dental habits early. Crucially, they're designed to be digestible if she does manage to break a piece off — which matters a lot at this age. They're not hard enough to threaten her milk teeth, but firm enough to give her something real to work on. You can find them easily on Amazon UK; go for the medium size given her current weight. I'd give one daily, supervised until you know how she handles it. As she grows you can move up to the full Whimzees adult range.

A couple of things that genuinely help: a wet flannel twisted into a rope and frozen is brilliant for sore gums — free and she'll love it. Make sure she has access to it when teething is bad. You can also freeze a Kong stuffed with a little plain yoghurt or wet puppy food, which gives her something cold and engaging. Beyond that, redirection is your best tool — every time she goes for furniture, swap in the Whimzees or a frozen Kong immediately rather than just saying no. Consistent redirection at this age makes a real difference by the time she's 6 months.

Good call. The teething phase is intense but it does pass — usually by around 6 months once the adult teeth are fully in. Whimzees will serve you well through that whole period. Enjoy the chaos in the meantime!