For dogs with loose teeth, owners need to first identify the specific reasons and then take targeted measures. First of all, if the dog's deciduous teeth become loose when the dog's teeth are changing, the owner does not need to worry. As long as the dog's normal nutritional intake is ensured, the dog will lose its teeth smoothly and grow new teeth. Secondly, if it is due to problems with the dog's teeth themselves, such as loose teeth caused by excessive dental calculus, then you need to go to the pet hospital for treatment in time to avoid more loose teeth. Finally, if the teeth of an elderly dog are loose, consider it a normal aging phenomenon and just don’t feed them soft food.
1. Normal tooth replacement
If a puppy’s teeth are loose, it is generally a normal phenomenon and the owner does not need to worry. Because when a dog is four or five months old, its deciduous teeth need to be replaced. At this time, the teeth will fall out and new teeth will grow back. The owner can appropriately supplement the dog with calcium to prevent the dog from suffering from calcium deficiency. This can lead to poor tooth development or double rows of teeth.
2. Loose teeth caused by oral diseases
If the teeth of adult dogs are loose, it should be considered that they may be caused by oral diseases such as gingivitis, periodontitis, and dental calculus. of. This situation cannot be recovered. The owner can open the dog's mouth and check to see if the dog has severe dental calculus. If the dental calculus is serious, the dog needs to be taken to the pet hospital for treatment in time, and the teeth need to be extracted if necessary. , to avoid larger area of infection due to tooth inflammation.
3. Normal aging phenomenon
If the teeth of an old dog are loose, it is irreversible. This is a normal aging phenomenon. All the owner can do is prepare the dog. Eat foods that are easier to chew and digest.