Comments on: Management Of Retained Puppy Teeth

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 20:22:11 +0000

In reply to Scarlot. Hi Scarlot. You should definitely get the teeth checked quickly or the decision might be made for you.

By: Scarlot

Scarlot — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:50:22 +0000

So 5 month old labs canoes are doing this. Should I wait to contact vet? This is my first puppy I’m learning as I go‍

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:58:26 +0000

In reply to Amanda McKean. Hi Amanda. It’s not common, and it probably does indicate there is a mismatch between the upper and lower jaws. How much it affects your puppy will be hard to say without getting your own vet to have a look. However, like you say, it’s a good sign that the breeder is open and proactive about it.

By: Amanda McKean

Amanda McKean — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:44:06 +0000

We are currently inquiring about a Maltese puppy from an interstate breeder (having recently lost our beautiful Maltese at age 16) . I have found your articles on selecting a puppy so helpful.- thank you . The breeder informed us that during the puppy’s 2nd vaccination the vet mentioned she may need to have two of her front top puppy teeth removed – “depending on if they fall out first or not , as they are pressing on her bottom gum”. Wondering if this is a relatively common trouble for small breeds or if it is a sign there may be a more concerning bite issue we should ask about or be wary of? We have researched the breeder but cannot visit them as they are interstate. I did feel some assurances that the breeder has been proactive in informing us of the vets concern prior to us committing

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:32:11 +0000

I had to smile when I read the article about dogs’ extra teeth and what to do about it.
I am 77 years old and last week I had to have a ‘baby tooth’, in excellent condition removed! one side of the root had grown into the double tooth next to it. It cause some funny comments about relics etc. All Xrays throughout my life, of my teeth, have shown no second tooth under or near the ‘baby tooth’. My daughter also has a baby tooth in excellent condition.