Most people get it done at the time of neutering, around 6-8 months; yorkies as a breed have trouble losing all their milk teeth. They will often lose a few on their own, but not all of them. A double row of teeth causes food to build up between the rows of teeth, causing stinky breath and tartar build up. It can also ruin their bite. Yorkies are known for having tartar problems, and many start losing permanent teeth by the age of three, so you want to do everything you can to ensure your baby has a healthy mouth. Gum/tooth problems can lead to heart problems so it's not a frivolous thing. Sorry you don't like your vet, I would find another one that I liked if I were you as you will hopefully have a long relationship with him, and you should be able to feel comfortable talking to your vet.
By the way, baby teeth are really sharp, like needles, adult teeth are much duller. When are you planning on getting him neutered?
Last edited by Nancy1999; 02-04-2010 at 03:58 PM.
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