If you have a dog as a pet, you probably know that, like humans, they also change their teeth. It happens between the ages of 5 and 9 months, although you may not have heard about it, because they don’t usually show any discomfort or pain. And sometimes they even swallow their baby teeth when they fall out, so you may not even see them. Did you know that they almost double the number of teeth they have? You will see a big change in your dog’s mouth once he has his permanent teeth.
How do you know when dogs change their teeth?
Although this process usually goes unnoticed by pet owners, you will certainly be able to appreciate when dogs’ teeth change because they tend to bite more frequently on any object they find. The reason for biting can respond to a sometimes pronounced pain, so if you observe that this behavior goes beyond the normal, go with him to the veterinarian to have the baby tooth extracted.
When will my dog’s baby teeth come in?
The first thing to know is that all puppies are born without teeth, except for a few. The first teeth usually come out between the second or third week, that is, in the first month of life. The first tooth that usually appears is the incisor, followed by the canines and premolars, the latter two usually take several weeks, even the premolar can take up to 8 weeks. The dentition in a puppy has a total of 28 teeth, composed of 6 incisors, 6 premolars and 2 canines, both in the upper and lower part of the jaw. All of these dates may vary, since large dogs may have an earlier ageing period than small dogs.
At what age do dogs lose their teeth?
A puppy begins to shed its milk teeth at around 3 months of age, this process extends until the sixth or ninth month, all this is subject to the type of breed of your puppy. The first teeth to fall out are the first ones to erupt, the incisors, which are replaced by the permanent incisors that will last their whole life. The canines, premolars and the definitive morals appear between the fourth and seventh month of age. Therefore, around the eighth or ninth month, our dog should have its definitive teeth. Veterinarians can determine with relative accuracy the age of your dog by looking at its teeth, but as we have already mentioned, this will depend on the breed of your dog.
How many teeth does a dog have?
As we have already mentioned, at around 8 months of age, our furry friend should already have a definitive set of teeth, which would be composed of 42 pieces. In both the upper and lower part of the jaw we can see 6 incisors, 2 canines and 8 premolars. In addition, in the upper part you will find 4 molars and in the lower part 6 molars. Therefore, 22 pieces in the lower part and 20 in the upper part of the jaw. This number of definitive teeth may vary according to the breed, it is true that the great majority is composed of 42 pieces, but for example, the brachycephalic breed, such as the bulldogs, may lack the last molars, due to the reduced size of their jaw.
How can I help my puppy?
During all this natural process, you can help your puppy to have a little better time, our recommendations are:
- Give them a soft toy to chew on, this will help reduce pain, anxiety and will relieve their gums, besides spending hours and hours entertained with their new toy, we will solve the problem of your dog wanting to chew all the furniture in the house.
- We must maintain a dental hygiene routine since they are puppies, it is true that the milk teeth will fall out, but the sooner we accustom our puppy to maintain a dental routine, it will be better for him, because we will create a habit from an early age.
- To reward the good behavior of our puppies, once they have reached 3 months of age, the best are the Snacks for puppies with semi-moist texture, besides rewarding your dog, they are rich in omega 3, help to take care of their hair and skin.
When teeth change, it’s time for the tooth fairy
Do you want to surprise your doggy pet? Well, what better occasion than the change of teeth to give him something that will amuse him and that, in addition, will be very useful in this process, because the tooth fairy of dogs also exists! The teethers are an excellent choice in this regard, they will delight your pet.
