Teething of kittens and puppies
Do you know that kittens and puppies are born with no teeth at all? By two to six weeks of age, the deciduous teeth, also known as baby or milk teeth, emerge. Kittens have 26 deciduous teeth while puppies have 28. Within two months, the incisors start to grow for both kittens and puppies. While canine and pre-molars teeth will show within 4 – 6 months then 4 to 7 months the molars. All permanent teeth are present by the age of 7 to 8 months. Kittens have 30 permanent teeth while puppies have 42 in total.
During the time of teething, kittens and puppies face a hard time as it can be a little uncomfortable. They start to bite everything they can see to relieve the uncomfortable feeling. In some cases, the deciduous teeth, mostly canines, remain in place for more than a week and would likely not fall as they should be. If this happens the tooth can crowd the other teeth which can cause a dental problem in the future if it not removed.
We highly advise the pet owner to go to a veterinarian and have his pet checked and the tooth is removed. Tooth extraction in dogs and cats can be done under anesthesia, so if they are planning to Neuter or Spay their pet, tooth extraction can always be done at the same time with one anesthesia. This can save you from paying with two anesthesia and doing medication twice.
Just like humans, pets need regular dental care at home. From a young age, pet owners should be encouraged to handle the face of their pet and “flip the lip” to learn what is healthy and normal for their pet. Toothbrushing can begin in cats and dogs once all their adult teeth have erupted and an oral examination reveals there is no oral pain or abnormalities present. Tooth brushing should be introduced over a number of days to weeks. With lots of praise and a slow approach, many pets will enjoy it and see tooth brushing as a pleasant experience.
It’s all starts from the mouth, so it important to keep it clean and healthy.
A lot of issues can arise like stinky breath, yellow tooth, sore bleeding gums, loss of a tooth, or worst oral cancer. We all don’t want that to happen to our fur babies. Dental care plays a very important role in maintaining good health and maximizing the longevity of life of our fur babies. Like us after this pandemic, when we can finally wear off the mask, we all want to see the beautiful smile of our fur babies, so let not lose them.
To know more about our dental services, you can reach us at 04-3408601.
