Cocker Spaniel teething at 19 weeks

Teething is one of the most intense periods of puppyhood — and a 19-week-old Cocker Spaniel losing baby teeth rapidly, drooling, and pawing at the mouth is right in the thick of it. Having the right chew toys available makes a genuine difference: you want something firm enough to satisfy the urge to gnaw, safe for those incoming adult teeth, and ideally chillable to soothe inflamed gums. So — is the main concern keeping your pup comfortable, protecting things in the home, or a bit of both?

That pawing and drooling tells you her gums are genuinely sore, not just itchy. At 19 weeks the adult teeth are pushing through fast, so the relief from chewing something cold and firm can be pretty significant. Has she shown any preference so far — does she go for harder things like table legs, or softer things like shoes and fabric?

That's really useful — a Cocker Spaniel who's seeking out hard surfaces needs something with genuine resistance, not a squeaky plush. The one I'd point you to is the Nylabone Puppy Chew, specifically the 'Puppy Teething Rings' or the classic 'Puppy Chew' in the small/petite size. It's designed with raised nubs that massage the gums as she chews, it's firm enough to satisfy that craving for hard surfaces, and crucially it's made from a nylon that's tough but won't crack off in dangerous chunks the way some cheaper chews do. You can also pop it in the freezer for 30–40 minutes before giving it to her — that cold makes a real difference when gums are this inflamed. For a Cocker at this age and weight, the petite or small size is the right fit. It'll outlast the teething phase too, so it's not a one-use purchase.

Yes, completely normal for this stage. When teeth are moving quickly through the gum tissue it triggers extra saliva production — it's the body's way of soothing and lubricating the area. As long as she's eating reasonably normally and there's no swelling or bleeding that looks out of proportion, drooling alongside tooth loss at 19 weeks is just the process doing what it does. If she goes off her food entirely for more than a day or two, that's worth a vet check, but a bit of reluctance with hard kibble is also normal right now — some owners switch briefly to softened food during peak teething. The Nylabone should help take the edge off and you should notice the pawing settle down once she has something appropriate to work on.

Good call. Go for petite or small — anything larger and she won't get the right grip for her jaw size. Freeze it first before the first use and see how she gets on. Most dogs this age take to it immediately once they realise it actually helps. Hope she gets some relief soon.