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chew on

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chew on someone or something 
1. to gnaw at something. The dog was chewing on my shoe.
2. Go to chew something over.
See also: chew


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Give it to the puppy to chew on when he seems to be experiencing teething pain.
For other children, teaching them to chew on chewy tubes may result in the generalization of this behavior to other nonfood items, such as toys or clothing.
Because your puppy is growing new teeth, it is necessary for him to chew on things to ease the pain which unfortunately is sometimes your furniture.
 
 
 
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