Direct answer
A refrigerated puppy-safe toy or supervised cool damp cloth may soothe tender gums. Avoid rock-hard frozen objects and remove anything that frays, cracks, or releases swallowable pieces.
Cool is different from rock hard
A refrigerated puppy-safe toy or damp cloth can provide gentle cool pressure without becoming dangerously rigid.
Supervision still matters
Fabric can unravel and toys can wear. Watch the first sessions and remove anything that sheds pieces.
Keep sessions short
Offer a cool item for a brief period, then return it to storage and provide another safe texture.
What to avoid
Keep the response gentle.
Avoid ice cubes for hard chewing, fully frozen rigid toys, and numbing gels not prescribed by a veterinarian.
Safety boundary
When to get more help.
Marked pain, swelling, bleeding, or refusal to chew and eat needs veterinary advice.
References
Evidence and professional guidance
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