Caring for any child is a responsible and very troublesome business, even if this baby is a puppy. For example, a caring owner should know when his pet's teeth will change, because if this does not happen, the animal needs to be shown to the veterinarian.
It is necessary
- - observation and attention to the pet;
- - veal cartilage and bones;
- - special bones for teeth.
Instructions
Step 1
Milk teeth begin to fall out in three-month-old puppies. The incisors are the first to change, and the canines are the last to change. Temporary canines in puppies are saber-shaped, very sharp and developed, but too fragile. The change of teeth occurs as follows: the root bud of a permanent tooth begins to grow under the milk root. Gradually, the milk root dissolves and the tooth falls out.
Step 2
Milk teeth in puppies are completely replaced by molars by six to seven months, in large dog breeds, the change is faster. The puppies have 28 temporary teeth, and 42 permanent ones.
Step 3
Sometimes the process of changing teeth can be delayed due to diseases of the animal or cropping of the ears. In this case, the temporary tooth does not fall out and does not allow the molar to grow. A permanent tooth grows along the path of least resistance - along the cavity in the place of the milk one. Therefore, if the temporary tooth does not fall out in time, the molar may grow into the wrong place or not grow at all. If the temporary ones for some reason do not fall out on time, they must be removed.
Step 4
The change of teeth can be disrupted not only because of diseases, but also because of the natural or breed predisposition, the characteristics of feeding and maintenance. Dental problems are common in small, medium and long-faced breeds. Underdevelopment of the chewing muscles can result from food that is too soft and loose for an older puppy. This leads to a decrease in the volume of the gum tissue, while the teeth remain unchanged in shape and size.
Step 5
Most puppies begin to chew on something during the change of teeth, so to leave the furniture intact, it is necessary to give the puppy calf bones and cartilage. This will not only keep the pet busy, but will also solve the problem of overly soft food, and will help milk teeth to fall out faster. In addition, cartilage and bones contain many nutrients, including calcium, which is essential for the growth of teeth. In addition to calf cartilage, you can offer your puppy special rubber toys and bones formed from dietary fiber.
Step 6
If you suspect that your puppy has a delay in changing teeth, you should not try to pull out the milk ones yourself, you should contact your veterinarian. Inaccurate extraction can lead to even greater dental problems. If there are no serious deviations, the teeth will gradually change, but with a delay, a complete change of teeth can occur only by a year. Milk teeth that do not fall out in time can cause an incorrect number of permanent teeth. Most likely, this will not cause inconvenience to the dog, but if the dog is purebred, it will not be accepted for the show.
