At what age do dogs usually lose their teeth?

Dogs usually change their teeth when they are 4-6 months old. Dogs are common pets. They have no teeth when they are born. With the normal development of the body, when they are close to 2 months old, all their deciduous teeth will grow in, appear white, and be thin and pointed. When they reach 4 months old, This will lead to the loss of teeth and replacement of new teeth, and each dog's physical development and nutritional status are different, so the replacement time will also be different. If the dog's teeth have not been replaced after 4 months of age, it is considered that the dog is suffering from a physical disease. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular hospital for treatment in time.

1. Why do dogs change their teeth when they are 4-6 months old?

Under normal circumstances, a dog will not have deciduous teeth for a while after it is born. When it is almost 2 months old, all the deciduous teeth will appear. It is found and appears in white. If the dog's body metabolism is faster and the nutrients are sufficient, the dog's teeth will change when it is about 4 months old. If the dog's body metabolism is slow and lacks a large amount of nutrients in the body to promote the growth of new teeth, the dog's teeth will be replaced when it is about 6 months old.

2. Symptoms of tooth replacement in dogs

During tooth replacement, it will cause itching of the gums. The local itching will be improved by biting the sofa or seat, and it will also cause the gums to itch. The occurrence of redness and swelling, which affects normal eating and leads to loss of appetite, are all normal symptoms during tooth replacement and do not require special treatment.

3. Daily care for dogs during tooth replacement

During tooth replacement, you need to pay attention to oral hygiene. You can use a toothbrush to brush your dog’s teeth, and you can also give your dog some molar sticks to relieve tooth itching. It is mainly made of dog food, which needs to be soaked in warm water until soft, and then fed to the dog, which is conducive to food chewing, supplements nutrients for the body, and promotes tooth growth.