How many years can a dog live after losing its teeth?

Losing a dog's teeth will not directly affect the dog's lifespan, so owners don't need to worry too much. Teeth loss in dogs is considered to be caused by tooth replacement, trauma, calcium deficiency, gingivitis and other reasons. If your dog is teething, tooth loss is normal. If the tooth loss is abnormal and the dog still has symptoms such as loss of appetite and fatigue, the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time and provide symptomatic treatment according to the examination results to avoid causing other teeth to loosen.

What are the reasons why dogs lose teeth:

1. Teeth replacement

When dogs are 3 to 4 months old, they may lose teeth. It is a normal physiological phenomenon during the tooth replacement period and will not affect your health.

2. Trauma

Consider that the teeth are damaged by external forces, such as falls, bruises, eating too hard food, etc., which may lead to tooth loss. If this happens, you should pay attention to observe whether the dog's teeth are completely lost. If the teeth are not completely lost, you should take the dog to the hospital for tooth extraction in time. If other tissues are not damaged during the tooth extraction process, the teeth will grow back.

3. Calcium deficiency

The main component of teeth is calcium. If the dog does not take in enough calcium, it may cause a lack of calcium in the body, causing the teeth to soften and fall off. If this happens, you should take your dog to the pet hospital in time and choose appropriate calcium tablets or other treatments with the help of a doctor.

4. Gingivitis

When the teeth are impacted by external force, the gums may become red, swollen, and painful. If not treated in time, the gums may undergo an inflammatory reaction, causing gingivitis. Symptoms such as swelling and pain may occur, and in severe cases, tooth loss may occur. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the hospital for examination in time. Symptomatic treatment can be carried out according to the examination results, which can effectively alleviate the symptoms.