Re: teeth

In Reply to: teeth
Category:   Medical
Posted by:  Natalia
Posted on:  November 26, 2002 at 11:36:15

: My puppy is almost 5 month old,and he is missing his teeth,and it doesnt seem that other new teeth are going to grow...When there is a change of a teeth and how? Thank you

Response:

Hi Natalia,

Puppies lose their baby teeth between the ages of 4-6 months. The first ones to go are the incisors, followed by the canines and premolars. Last to go are the molars. There is usually evidence of a permanent tooth in the form of a nub when the baby tooth falls out.

Please take your terrier to a vet for examination if the permanent teeth fail to appear.