In almost all mammals, teeth change as they grow older. Moreover, dogs are no exception to this rule. Newborn puppies have no teeth at all, then temporary or so-called milk teeth begin to erupt, which are then replaced by permanent teeth.
Instructions
Step 1
Baby teeth begin to erupt in puppies at about a month or plus / minus one week. There are 32 of them in total. These are four canines, 12 incisors and 16 chewing teeth. It is milk teeth that allow young dogs to switch from mother's milk to more solid food and serve them until further change to permanent ones.
Step 2
Dairy starts to fall out from about the third month of a puppy's life. The very first teeth that change to permanent ones are the incisors. Usually they are literally pushed out of the gums, when a root primordium gradually grows under the root of a temporary tooth, which is absorbed and destroyed. Then the chewing teeth begin to fall out, and the very last four canines. These teeth in puppies, as a rule, are very sharp, developed, but rather fragile in the so-called "milk" or time period.
Step 3
The change of teeth in dogs usually ends completely by 6-7 months of age. However, it all depends on the characteristics of the breed. So, in large dogs, teeth change faster, and in miniature, Chihuahuas or toy terriers, on the contrary, more slowly. It can also seriously slow down this process and outside interference in the animal's body. For example, docking the ears or tail, as well as accidents that provoke illness or surgery.
Step 4
Dog owners should carefully monitor their pet's oral health. For example, if for some reason the baby tooth does not fall out, then the permanent one can begin to grow next to it, causing discomfort and swelling, make it difficult to chew food and lead to other unpleasant sensations. In addition, a permanent tooth may not grow at all. Such problems are a serious difficulty when participating in exhibitions, using a dog in breeding, and can also harm the health of the pet. Therefore, if such a defect is found, you should immediately contact your veterinarian, who will give full advice on this topic, and also advise on how to proceed in the future. It may be necessary to remove the baby tooth by surgery.
Step 5
As mentioned above, representatives of small and dwarf dog breeds weighing up to 3 kilograms are more prone to the appearance of such problems. Usually, such a violation is often seen in long-nosed and medium-nosed pets due to the developed chewing muscles and a reduced gum size. In such a situation, an important role is played by the form of feeding with soft or dry food, which experts strongly recommend to coordinate with a veterinarian.
