I think Cortana is teething.  She has alot of drool coming from her mouth and when she walks her head hangs lower than normal and she isnt as playful.  I cant find anything else wrong with her, her temp is normal and she's drinking and using the bathroom as usual, but when I ran my finger along her gum she whimpered so I think she's teething.  My question is, is there anything else I can do apart from softening her food and giving her those chilly bone things to chew on that would ease her pain?  Can I put baby oragel on her gums or do they make puppy oragel? 

Thanks in advance!

Rachel

Hmmm....never heard of a pup having teething pain...are you sure she hasn't got into something?

I was home all day and she didnt get into anything.  This just started happening at around 7pm.  Should I go to the evet or does this sound like it can wait till morning.  She did eat her dinner after I mixed it with water and that was at 745.

It's doubtful you need to go to the ER, but you might make a regular appt if she continues. I'd keep an eye out for how she is behaving (less playful, head hanging) more than anything else. I'd probably give them a call at the very least if she is still doing those things.

Generally, how old is a dog when it starts/finishes teething?  Just got a baby puppy, and was considering getting her a teething bone, but it says not to give it to them if they have ANY of their adult teeth.  How do you know??

They normally start losing teeth at about 3 months and get their canines at 6 months, although that is somewhat variable by breed. Aussies get theirs a bit later.