For the situation of dog tooth loss, the owner first needs to determine the cause of dog tooth loss, which mainly includes physiological, traumatic and pathological reasons, and then take corresponding treatment measures. If the dog is in the teething period or has entered old age, it is likely that the teeth will fall out naturally. The owner does not need to worry. The teeth of puppies will grow back, while the teeth of older dogs will not grow back. If the dog is in its prime, you need to consider that the tooth loss is caused by trauma or oral disease, and it is recommended to take the dog to a pet hospital for treatment immediately.
1. Physiological tooth loss
It is normal for dogs to lose teeth during the teething period, around 2-8 months old, and in the old age, around 10 years old.
1. Generally, dogs will lose their teeth when they are 2-3 months old, and this process may last until about 6-8 months old. The dog's teeth fall out at this time and will grow back later, so owners don't have to worry too much. They can give the dog some teething sticks to ease the discomfort of the teeth during the tooth replacement period.
2. Generally, dogs will start to lose their teeth after they are 10 years old. At this time, the dog’s teeth have fallen out and will not grow back later. All the owner can do is pay attention to the dog’s diet and prepare some easy-to-chew and digestible food for the elderly dog.
2. Traumatic tooth loss
If the dog loses its normal teeth due to trauma, it needs to be taken to the pet hospital in time to clean the wound and stop the bleeding. In this case, the dog The teeth will not grow back, so they will have to be filled.
3. Pathological tooth loss
If the dog loses its teeth due to oral disease, it needs to go to a nearby pet hospital for examination and treatment immediately to avoid damaging other teeth. . In addition, when feeding dogs, you need to pay special attention to their dental health. Do not feed foods with excessive sugar content, or foods that are too hard and sticky. At the same time, you need to rinse your dog's mouth regularly, or use a pet-specific toothpaste and toothbrush to brush your dog's teeth.