It is highly recommended to have all retained baby teeth pulled at time of spay/neuter surgery. If not taken out, it can cause food particles to get stuck & that causes faster plaque build-up which leads to peridontal (gum) disease. I've seen pets as young as 3 losing their teeth & has peridontal disease, it's very sad.
My vet recommends playing tug of war, we've had success w/that. Giving hard chews like bully sticks or himalayan chews are good. If it's loose, you can pull it out w/a wash cloth. Don't wiggle it, as that can cause pain. |