Sammy's Pet Tip of the Week; Losing Our Baby Teeth

Sammy says "Losing baby teeth is normal for pups!"

Updated: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010, 10:40 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010, 8:35 PM EDT

Jordan Carson

It's perfectly normal for puppies to lose baby teeth. Puppies have 28 sharp little puppy teeth, and they’re usually replaced by 42 permanent ones by the age of 4-6 months.

Don’t be alarmed if you find a lost puppy tooth. Sometimes they’re swallowed; others may land in the grass or somewhere else where they’re hard to spot. Sometimes though, they’re stubborn about leaving, hanging on even when their replacement has erupted. If you observe a double row of teeth, call your veterinarian. The baby teeth have worn out their welcome and may need to be surgically removed.

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