They say that a dog is a man’s best friend. But dogs even have something similar to humans. For example, their teeth fall out. See what else you should know about dog teeth.
A dog is man’s best friend. But he has a lot in common with people. Dogs, like people, have dreams, for example, they have emotions, some of which they can express, some of which they may not. Dogs also have teeth that are very different from human teeth, but they fall out just like humans.
But do you know how dog teeth actually work? If you have a new puppy at home who is just going through teething, or you simply want to learn more about your dog’s teeth, read on.
You can find a YouTube video on how to properly brush your dog’s teeth on the ANIMED Veterinary Clinic channel:
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Dog teeth
Puppies are born, like babies, completely toothless. At three to four weeks of life, their first teeth start to grow. They develop for another three months, so their last teeth should grow in at an older age. In total, puppies have 28 sharp teeth.
So be careful, because the little furry bundles of happiness love to play. And they bite. They do it out of love, but even love can sometimes hurt. At this point it is also very important that you teach your puppy to only bite food and toys, not hands, feet or furniture.
So when do dogs start losing their teeth? Around the fourth to fifth month, their small but sharp teeth begin to fall out and are replaced by permanent teeth. Dogs have exactly 42 of them. The teeth will be significantly larger and sharper.
As soon as the dogs grow adult teeth, they should no longer fall out. Therefore, if you see that your adult dog is losing teeth, take him to the vet immediately. Something might not be right. For example, your four-legged friend could have periodontal disease, which is also the most common cause of tooth loss in adult dogs.
Canine dental disease
So how does periodontal disease develop? This is mostly caused by poor care of the dog’s teeth, such as cleaning at home or veterinary cleaning. When a dog’s teeth are neglected, it can lead to diseased gums and decaying teeth.
Another reason why your dog may be losing teeth is tooth decay. This is not unusual in dogs, as in addition to eating, they also use their mouths and teeth to play or collect things. But if the tooth decay has gone so far that the dog’s teeth are falling out, you need to go to the vet.
Sources: www.anivive.com, www.dogheroes.it
