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joannec · 12-21-2006, 04:58 AM

Piper came from the groomers on the 15th, and he had the worst smelling breath he has ever had. I thought she was using salmon treats to groom him. But, I checked in his mouth (as much as he would let me), and he has 2 rows of top teeth (!), two extra on the front bottom, and maybe some molars growing in on the side. The baby teeth don't feel remotely loose. Poor guy is a chewer, he likes dehydrated sweet potato treats, and he threw one down in frustration and cried over the weekend. I have been heating and softening his food, although he seems to be gumming and swallowing.

Questions: Is the gumming and swallowing ok?
Could the baby teeth still get pushed out?
How long does the teething process take?
Can they develop behavior problems due to teething?

Piper has had more accidents in this past week, then the entire time we have had him, and he has been confined back in the laundry room. I scheduled a neuter (the vet wanted to wait for him to get bigger, but he has topped out at 4 pounds, and he is 7 months old--he will get bigger, but I can't wait forever!) and a teeth extraction for Jan. 19. I wanted to make sure to get all the teeth at once. Too long to wait? Is it going to get too uncomfortable for him? He seems to be fine otherwise, just bad breath, innappropriate bathrooms, and a smaller room with less of his favorite treats! Let me know any and all of your experiences with teething please!

JeanieK · 12-21-2006, 05:05 AM

I hope all goes well for him. The teeth will most likely not come out on their own.

Achilles · 12-25-2006, 11:25 AM

My baby has the same problem except that he doesn't have a bad smell. I need to take to the vet to have his double teeth remove but I'm a little be scare. I put Plaque off fresh breath in his water maybe this can help.

Have a merry christmas and a happy new year

Gracie2006 · 12-25-2006, 12:55 PM

At 7 months, if those teeth are not loose, I doubt they ever will be. It sounds like your baby is very uncomfortable. Time to get him to the vet and get those baby teeth removed. He will be so happy then!

yorkieaddict · 12-25-2006, 01:28 PM

It is very common for Yorkies to retain their baby teeth. Most of my Yorkies had to have them removed when they were spayed of neutered.

Because of the smell and affecting his ability to eat I would call the vet and let them decide if the date should be bumped up.

yorkieK9trainer · 12-25-2006, 01:46 PM

Questions: Is the gumming and swallowing ok?
Yes...sounds like it's just fine as long as whatever you give him is soft enough and small enough that his digestive system won't have a fit trying to work harder to do the job that his chewing would've.

Could the baby teeth still get pushed out?
Sure! Realistically though? No. Those disiduous teeth most likely aren't going anywhere and will need to be pulled.

How long does the teething process take?
Varies GREATLY from dog to dog. I'd say he's through that process.
The reason (if I had to guess) that he's in pain is due to the fact that a few of those disiduous teeth have been pushed to the point that they may be pointing towards his cheeks and when he chews on anything, guess what? The inside of his cheeks are getting scraped. Take a look and check for yourself. It's quite common w/ that many retained!

Can they develop behavior problems due to teething?
?? I don't understand what you mean? If anything, not allowing him to chew on things that you give him would only encourage him to take out his need on something else. And I'm quite certain you two won't agree on what he decides to chew on if that choice was left up to him!

yorkieK9trainer · 12-25-2006, 01:50 PM

One last note.....
While it seems like the best idea, having him taken in and those disiduous teeth removed right now may not be the wisest.

The only reason I say this is because one: the appointment is coming up fast anyway, but more importantly two: because many vets will sometimes pull an adult tooth in such a small dog mistaking it for a disiduous tooth.

If you can pull back his gums and YOU can tell a definite difference between the adult teeth (if they've dropped low enough to appear significantly larger than the retained baby teeth) and the disiduous teeth, then I'd get him in sooner. But if even you are having a hard time, I'd think about just accomodating him until then-sounds like he's still eating and whatnot, just uncomfortable-and take him in on the 17th or whenever the appointment is.

When in doubt-call your vet!

12-21-2006, 04:58 AM	#1
joannec Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: IL Posts: 23	Teeth questions... Piper came from the groomers on the 15th, and he had the worst smelling breath he has ever had. I thought she was using salmon treats to groom him. But, I checked in his mouth (as much as he would let me), and he has 2 rows of top teeth (!), two extra on the front bottom, and maybe some molars growing in on the side. The baby teeth don't feel remotely loose. Poor guy is a chewer, he likes dehydrated sweet potato treats, and he threw one down in frustration and cried over the weekend. I have been heating and softening his food, although he seems to be gumming and swallowing. Questions: Is the gumming and swallowing ok? Could the baby teeth still get pushed out? How long does the teething process take? Can they develop behavior problems due to teething? Piper has had more accidents in this past week, then the entire time we have had him, and he has been confined back in the laundry room. I scheduled a neuter (the vet wanted to wait for him to get bigger, but he has topped out at 4 pounds, and he is 7 months old--he will get bigger, but I can't wait forever!) and a teeth extraction for Jan. 19. I wanted to make sure to get all the teeth at once. Too long to wait? Is it going to get too uncomfortable for him? He seems to be fine otherwise, just bad breath, innappropriate bathrooms, and a smaller room with less of his favorite treats! Let me know any and all of your experiences with teething please!

12-21-2006, 05:05 AM	#2
JeanieK Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 7,670	I hope all goes well for him. The teeth will most likely not come out on their own. __________________ Ollie Chachi Hallie Harlie & Me CircleKRanchYorkies.com]

12-25-2006, 12:55 PM	#4
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 3,952	At 7 months, if those teeth are not loose, I doubt they ever will be. It sounds like your baby is very uncomfortable. Time to get him to the vet and get those baby teeth removed. He will be so happy then! __________________ I love my precious girly girls Gracie Mae and Holly Rose! Gracie Wuvs Bailey! Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls!Democrats rule in 2008! Go Obama!

12-25-2006, 01:28 PM	#5
yorkieaddict Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Calif Posts: 792	It is very common for Yorkies to retain their baby teeth. Most of my Yorkies had to have them removed when they were spayed of neutered. Because of the smell and affecting his ability to eat I would call the vet and let them decide if the date should be bumped up. __________________ My belongs to Molly, Princeton and Pinky http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p...edium=text_url

12-25-2006, 01:46 PM	#6
yorkieK9trainer YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glendale, Arizona/Northern, Illinois Posts: 1,549	Questions: Is the gumming and swallowing ok? Yes...sounds like it's just fine as long as whatever you give him is soft enough and small enough that his digestive system won't have a fit trying to work harder to do the job that his chewing would've. Could the baby teeth still get pushed out? Sure! Realistically though? No. Those disiduous teeth most likely aren't going anywhere and will need to be pulled. How long does the teething process take? Varies GREATLY from dog to dog. I'd say he's through that process. The reason (if I had to guess) that he's in pain is due to the fact that a few of those disiduous teeth have been pushed to the point that they may be pointing towards his cheeks and when he chews on anything, guess what? The inside of his cheeks are getting scraped. Take a look and check for yourself. It's quite common w/ that many retained! Can they develop behavior problems due to teething? ?? I don't understand what you mean? If anything, not allowing him to chew on things that you give him would only encourage him to take out his need on something else. And I'm quite certain you two won't agree on what he decides to chew on if that choice was left up to him! __________________ "Big things come in small packages" http://www.myspace.com/yorkiek9trainer

12-25-2006, 11:25 AM	#3
Achilles Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York Posts: 23	My baby has the same problem except that he doesn't have a bad smell. I need to take to the vet to have his double teeth remove but I'm a little be scare. I put Plaque off fresh breath in his water maybe this can help. Have a merry christmas and a happy new year

12-25-2006, 01:50 PM	#7
yorkieK9trainer YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glendale, Arizona/Northern, Illinois Posts: 1,549	One last note..... While it seems like the best idea, having him taken in and those disiduous teeth removed right now may not be the wisest. The only reason I say this is because one: the appointment is coming up fast anyway, but more importantly two: because many vets will sometimes pull an adult tooth in such a small dog mistaking it for a disiduous tooth. If you can pull back his gums and YOU can tell a definite difference between the adult teeth (if they've dropped low enough to appear significantly larger than the retained baby teeth) and the disiduous teeth, then I'd get him in sooner. But if even you are having a hard time, I'd think about just accomodating him until then-sounds like he's still eating and whatnot, just uncomfortable-and take him in on the 17th or whenever the appointment is. When in doubt-call your vet! __________________ "Big things come in small packages" http://www.myspace.com/yorkiek9trainer